DOM 1897
Looking for real DOM for 1897 16 gauge serial #477402. Thanks
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Short chambers. (2 9/16") 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ambrose
Short chambers. (2 9/16")
Yes... if that was a question.0 -
Would it be safe to shoot 2 3/4 shells through it? Thanks 0 -
No. And getting the chamber re-cut won't help because the ejection port is too short--the longer shells will hang up on the port. You can, however, buy short shells. A member here put me on to a Co. called Polywad. I bought a case of 10 boxes for my old model 12. The price is the same or a little better than regular 2 3/4" shells. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by cornbean
Would it be safe to shoot 2 3/4 shells through it? Thanks
No. 2 3/4" = 2 12/16", too long for a 2 9/16" chamber.0 -
How can you tell if the chamber is 2 9/16 or 2 3/4. The ejection port length is the same on all my 97's, even the one that has 2 3/4 stamped on the side of barrel. 0 -
There are two specific things that will help identify what the chamber length is for the 16-Ga Model 1897s...
1. The serial number. If the gun was manufactured prior to 1931, it has the 2-9/16" chamber.
2. Unless the barrel is marked "2_ CHAM" (on the left side just above the choke marking), it is a 2-9/16" chamber. See the picture below.
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Bert Does this same thing apply to the 12 gauge model 1897's also? Thanks 0 -
quote:Originally posted by cornbean
Bert Does this same thing apply to the 12 gauge model 1897's also? Thanks
No... All 12-gauge Model 1897s were 2-3/4" (that was the only chamber length made).0
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