Winchester model 1897 book

Though the winchester model 1897 shotgun is perhaps bestknown for its use during world war i as the trench gun, this reliable, pumpaction shotgun saw use in military, lawenforcement and. The springfield armory had to design a special bayonet mounting for winchester shotguns as the bayonets in use relied on a ring fitted over a. The trench gun, the winchester model 1897, was an immensely popular shotgun. The following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact. This gun was manufactured in 1923 and has retained 9798% of its. You need to buy a copy of my reference book the red book of winchester values, 3rd edition. Though this particular version of the gun appeared in november of its namesake year, it had been conceived, at least in part, seven years earlier when winchester repeating arms bought a patent from john browning. The winchester model 1893 shotgun winchester arms collectors. Gun is marked denver police department behind hammer.

This gun is pictured on page 315 of the winchester engraving book by larry wilson. Winchester introduced the model 1893 that year, made some revisions on the locking, and introduced the improved gun in 1897. The patent was for an exposedhammer slideaction firearm that first became the winchester. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2012 by blue book publications, inc. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. Winchester model 1897 military wiki fandom military wikia. The winchester model 1897, with sn 36779 was manufactured in 1899. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as movies, shows, and even games centered around the old west, but also for its notable use by us soldiers in both world wars and even the vietnam war, the m1897 can be seen both as a military and police. Us winchester trench and riot guns and other us combat. Winchester model 1897 sn 36779 what year manufactured and. Like earlier winchester lever actions, the 1895 ejected spent brass out the top of the receiver. The initial birthing of the winchester model 1897 shotgun proved to be a difficult delivery.

Have it checked by a good gun smith before you try to shoot it. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. Because the winchester model 1897 and 1912 were the most commonly used combat shotguns up to the vietnam war period, the book concentrates heavily on. One other point of interest concerning the military purchased model 189797 riot and trench guns, is that the ww i guns were all solid frames and were marked model 1897 on the slide bar. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun william a. Winchester model 1897 page 2 the firearms forum the. Winchester model 97 winchester model 97 solid frame winchester model 97 trench gun winchester model 1897 % similar models vj 45 rg ii banel 2 magazine bmd bushing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. There are a number of good reasons that the model 94 winchester is still a solid choice for big game hunting.

Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. The winchester model 1895 rifle was the last rifle designed for winchester by john browning. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked.

After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. An atypical hero emerged, the militarized winchester model 97 riot gun, a 20barrel, 12ga. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. Winchester 1897 for sale buy winchester 1897 online at. And shoot only standard, not magnum 2 34 lead shot shells or trap loads. Comes complete with cody firearms form that specifies that it has a 14 lop with 278 drop. During this period, the higher grade guns were usually equipped with a black hard rubber butt plate with the winchester logo. Winchester model 1897 firearms talk the community for.

Winchester model 1897 slideaction shotgun exploded gun. Book winchester model 1897 shotgun owners manual winchester model 1897 shotgun owners model 1897 pump shotgun cimarron firearms model 1897 pump shotgun instruction manual warning. In continuous manufacture for 60 years, the model 97as it. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. The value is retail, so if you are selling to a dealer, the value will be less. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. Excellent shotgun to shoot or add to your collection. How to disassemble and assemble the winchester model 1897 in world of guns. You must read this manual carefully and thoroughly in its entirety and fully understand all aspects before you can safely use your shotgun seek knowledgeable. Home cowboy links cowboy email new shooter information monthly match results cowboycowgirl pictures westmatch renton gun club map to. The barrel will be round, 26 with the stock plain walnut with a modified pistol grip see picture below, and the buttplate will be shotgunstyle metal early and black hardened plastic later with a winchester logo. Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest.

This winchester model 1897 with a manufacture year of 1905 nearly qualifies to be an antique. American soldiers, police, and hunters all loved and used the trench gun which is the reason it remained in production for 59 years. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a. Winchester 97 hkedown guide madeeasy clean your own gun with confidence.

To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. Shotgun barrel antique vintage part up for auction is this antiquevintage model 1897 winchester 12 gauge barrel. For additional colt serialization on most colt models through 1998, please refer to blue book pocket guide for colt dates of manufacture by r. Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. Comes complete with cody firearms form that specifies that it has a 14 lop. Dubbed the trench broom, these slideaction shotguns were issued with buckshot cartridges. Then, in 1893 he presented to winchester a model that was a perfect match for the new 3030 smokeless cartridge, ushering in a new era in firearms development. New listing winchester model 1897 shell stops, 12 ga. Model 1897 slide action the model 1897 replaced the model 1893, and while similar to the model 1893, the new model had several improvements such as a stronger frame, chamber made longer to handle 234 shells, frame top was covered to force complete side ejection, the stock.

Total guns produced is from 1890 to 1941 is 764,365. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Everything you ever wanted to know about the by william a. The model 1897 was the first winchester shotgun chambered for 2 34 smokeless ammunition not saying they dont exist, but ive seen a few hundred 97s from pre 1900 through the mid 50s and ive never seen one marked 2 12. Home 1897 32335 1898 64668 1899 96999 1900 129332 1901 161665 1902 193998 1903 226331 1904 258664. Up for grabs is by far the cleanest and most stunning example of a winchester model 1897 shotgun we have ever seen. However, after encountering some mechanical difficulties and the fact that it was unable to handle the thennew smokeless powder ammunition, a similar looking, but redesigned and improved modelthe famed 1897 pump shotgunwas brought out. Determine the book value of firearm after you have found your model and condition, you can use the following chart to find the approximate value of your gun. The winchester model 1897 or m97 12 gauge shotgun is the original. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchesters 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells.

This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. The model 1897 was originally offered in solid frame until april of 1898 when the take down was introduced. Just looking in a blue book of gun values i bought a few days ago by s. The model 1897 was the precurser to the the model 12. Between 1897 and 1956 more than a million were produced by winchester repeating arms. Winchester model 1897 the firearms forum the buying. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. It is totally original from the front sight bead to butt. Excerpted from the gun digest book of exploded gun drawings, this pdf download offers an exploded view of winchester model 1897. The earliest model 1897 shotguns were equipped with a smooth steel butt plate with a widows peak at the top.

Also stamped on barrel is mod, circled vp 235 x k, and a couple other numbersletters that are a little harder to make out. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893.