Winchester 1897

dodge69

October 22, 2015 04:21

Hello, I am new to the forum and hope someone can help. I just picked up another model 97 take down and the top of the reciever on this one is matted. Haven't seen this. The slide is marked model 97 the serial # dates it 1940. From what i have read matted recievers where on trap models but the bolt is not marked trap thank's Gary

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  dodge69

  October 22, 2015 04:21

  I own an 1897 Black Diamond trap,
  It has straight checked stock, small old style checked foreend, 12 ga, 30" bbl,solid ribbed, with matted receiver. The breech bolt is marked "Trap Gun".
  
  My question is: Do all 1897 trap guns include the matted receiver?
  
  
  Thanks

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  fordsix

  October 22, 2015 04:49

  1957

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  Bert H.

  October 22, 2015 09:43

  May 24th, 1897 - September 30th, 1957, with a total production of 990,524 made in 12 & 16 gauge.
  
  The U.S. Army ordered approximately 35,000 Model 97 Riot and Trench Guns for use in WW II, and they were kept in service well into the Vietnam conflict.

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  Spider7115

  October 22, 2015 12:08

  quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
  May 24th, 1897 - September 30th, 1857 1957, with a total production of 990,524 made in 12 & 16 gauge.
  
  The U.S. Army ordered approximately 35,000 Model 97 Riot and Trench Guns for use in WW II, and they were kept in service well into the Vietnam conflict.
  
  [;)]

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