Winchester Model 97

Little Al

February 23, 2002 15:02

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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  Little Al

  February 23, 2002 15:02

  I received a Winchester Model 97 12 Gauge pump 2 3/4" from my Father.
  Can you tell me what year and what is the value of this gun? It is in good condition.
  SN. E958443xxx
  
  Thanks
  
  
  Rick Messner

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  talon

  February 23, 2002 16:09

  manufacture date=1928. $450 is a high price for a non-collector. You can find a better buy without much trouble.

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  Little Al

  February 24, 2002 04:33

  Thanks I'll keep looking, I thought that was high for one that was not original.

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