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Winchester Model 97

jaf4040
I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with some information on a Winchester model 97. My Dad received the gun from a friend, and I primarily use it for whitetail hunting. The thing works like a champ where I hunt in the thick woods.

We have no intention on selling it, so dollar value is not very important. My Dad and I just thought it would be interesting to try dig up some info on it.

The barrel measures 19" from the end to where it goes into the receiver, so I am guessing it is a 20" barrel? The barrel appears to be original on the gun, but it may not be. It would be interesting if we could find out the built configuration for this gun.

The serial number is 777898, which I have found should have been made some time in 1927. There is also an E above the serial number. Because of the year of manufacture I am guessing that is why it says model 97 on it and not model 1897?

The gun shoots very well, but it will sometimes jam up after 3 or more rounds. It kind of lets go of the round in the chamber and another tries to cycle in. I have found when this happens I can just dump the round trying to get in the chamber out and cycle the next one in.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer me!
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  • jaf4040
    I am trying to date a Winchester Model 97. Any suggestions as to how I might be able to date this gun or where to look? Thanks!
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  • tgw
    For what its worth, I have a Model 97 with serial number 173565 and found it was manufactured in either 1902 or 1903. So yours obviously pre dates mine.
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  • GuvamintCheese
    quote:Originally posted by jaf4040
    Hi, I'm looking for information on a Winchester model 97, serial number 128192. Thanks!
    Its a thumb smasher!
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by jaf4040
    Hi, I'm looking for information on a Winchester model 97, serial number 128192. Thanks!


    Your Model 1897 was manufactured in early 1901. The exact date & configuration can be obtained from the Cody Firearms Museum.
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  • tsr1965
    jaf4040,

    Hello, and welcome to our forums here on Gunbroker. As you can see we have a great wealth of information on here. Bert H., is our resident Winchester expert. Actually he is one of the top two in the world from my point of view. Get all you can from him and consider it a blessing.

    Best
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by tgw
    For what its worth, I have a Model 97 with serial number 173565 and found it was manufactured in either 1902 or 1903. So yours obviously pre dates mine.


    According to the Polishing Room Serialization Record Books, it was manufactured in 1902. The warehouse ledger books most likely show it being received in late 1902 or early 1903.
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