1897

gunjunkie · 08-18-2015, 06:20 PM

I finally scored a Winchester 1897, made in 1911. I've been watching for the right one for better than 5 years, but the Cowboy Action Shooters tend to keep the prices up. I didn't need one, since I have other shotguns for huntin and self defense, but I'm just a sucker for exposed hammers.

Dennis H · 08-18-2015, 06:22 PM

Congrats junkie! Looks like a goodin!

tx gun runner · 08-18-2015, 07:09 PM

Nice find ..............I sold mine to 303 and it was a take down and in near new condition and super tight . I hope he has a better pic of it .

RetiredSeabee · 08-18-2015, 07:43 PM

Sweeeeet!

daytime dave · 08-18-2015, 08:46 PM

Two nice looking 1897's. Wow.

TGR, that is a really nice one.

Happy Pappy · 08-19-2015, 03:46 AM

Nice find, GJ. I have always liked the looks of the '97.

Enjoy it.

Terry_P · 08-19-2015, 04:28 AM

If they could just talk what an interesting story they could tell. Congrats GJ that a fine looking old gun.

303Lithgow · 08-21-2015, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx gun runner

Nice find ..............I sold mine to 303 and it was a take down and in near new condition and super tight . I hope he has a better pic of it .

I have a picture of it somewhere. I'll try to post a recent one of it in a few days.

Terry_P · 08-21-2015, 03:05 PM

Wasn't that the model that was used as a trench gun in WW I?

north country gal · 08-21-2015, 03:58 PM

Always liked exposed hammer pumps of any kind, rifle or shotgun.

There was a time before CASS became popular that you'd see a lot of 97s for sale. Wish I had bought a couple back then, but guess we could all say that about a lot of guns.

gunjunkie · 08-21-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry_P

Wasn't that the model that was used as a trench gun in WW I?

Same model. The trench guns usually had a shorter barrel, a heat shield and a bayonet lug. You can hold the trigger, and keep on pumpin.

303Lithgow · 08-21-2015, 06:19 PM

Here is John's 1897 and a newer Norinco trenchgun replica. The bayonet is dated 1917.

tx gun runner · 08-22-2015, 05:05 AM

I cut the 1897 down for CAS/ SASS matches . The Trench gun are not legal in matches . All the 1897 Winc will slam fire .

Terry_P · 08-22-2015, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by north country gal

Always liked exposed hammer pumps of any kind, rifle or shotgun.

There was a time before CASS became popular that you'd see a lot of 97s for sale. Wish I had bought a couple back then, but guess we could all say that about a lot of guns.

Like the new stainless Detective Special I could have bought in the late 90's for $300 and said no. That's another story and a painful one for me.

44s Rock · 08-22-2015, 06:17 AM

Timing is everything!

303Lithgow · 08-22-2015, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx gun runner

I cut the 1897 down for CAS/ SASS matches . The Trench gun are not legal in matches . All the 1897 Winc will slam fire .

Yours sure operates a lot easier but its had a few rounds shot through it. The Norinco has only been shot a few dozen times and is still a tad stiff.

daytime dave · 08-23-2015, 06:56 AM

303

What would you say of the quality of the Norinco. That's one model I've been thinking of.

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Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,644	Congrats junkie! Looks like a goodin!

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tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	Nice find ..............I sold mine to 303 and it was a take down and in near new condition and super tight . I hope he has a better pic of it .

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RetiredSeabee Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,267	Sweeeeet!

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daytime dave Senior Member Joined: Mar 2015 From: Upstate NY Posts: 462	Two nice looking 1897's. Wow. TGR, that is a really nice one.

08-19-2015, 03:46 AM	#6
Happy Pappy Senior Member Joined: May 2014 From: SE PA Posts: 463	Nice find, GJ. I have always liked the looks of the '97. Enjoy it.

08-19-2015, 04:28 AM	#7
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,448	If they could just talk what an interesting story they could tell. Congrats GJ that a fine looking old gun.

08-21-2015, 03:05 PM	#9
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,448	Wasn't that the model that was used as a trench gun in WW I?

08-21-2015, 03:58 PM	#10
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 5,999	Always liked exposed hammer pumps of any kind, rifle or shotgun. There was a time before CASS became popular that you'd see a lot of 97s for sale. Wish I had bought a couple back then, but guess we could all say that about a lot of guns.

08-21-2015, 06:19 PM	#12
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	Here is John's 1897 and a newer Norinco trenchgun replica. The bayonet is dated 1917.

08-22-2015, 05:05 AM	#13
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	I cut the 1897 down for CAS/ SASS matches . The Trench gun are not legal in matches . All the 1897 Winc will slam fire .

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44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Far Western WA. Posts: 10,879	Timing is everything!

08-23-2015, 06:56 AM	#17
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