The book is a compilation of magazine articles written, as far as i can tell, in the 50s and 60s. Shotgun life is the first online magazine devoted to the great people who participate in the shotgun sports. Rifles, shotguns, and knives in the old west shotdoc home. The worst feature of the shotgun is the buttplate fit. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or simply trench gun, was a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. This years shot shooting, hunting, outdoor trade show served as the launch pad for a variety of shotguns. How to buy your kid the right shotgun for christmas. Only numbers on it g answered by a verified firearms expert. Remington v3 field sport the semiautomatic v3 field sport utilizes remingtons unique versa port gasoperated system first offered in the versa max in 2010, although in a new, upgraded version built on a slimmer, shorter receiver designed for 3inch shells. The barrel will be round, 26 with the stock plain walnut with a modified pistol grip see picture below, and the buttplate will be shotgun style metal early and black hardened plastic later with a winchester logo.
Mar 06, 20 march 6, 20 thank you for your interest in our firearms appraisal service. Jul 28, 2015 i am selling my norinco model 97, clone of a winchester 1897. With more than 520 color photographs and illustrations showing individual models, actions, and close up details of receivers, and factory engraving styles, this is the most lavishly photographed book ever published on winchester shotguns. Its proud all the way around, like it was just screwed on and never fitted further than that. The model 1897 was first listed by winchester in the november 1897 catalog. Shotgun of the year award shooting industry magazine. Exploded view of winchester 1897 cowboy action shooting.
I am selling my norinco model 97, clone of a winchester 1897. The year book of photography and photographic news almanac for 1869 by simpson, g. Got an original factory benelli armi automatic shotgun manual not a reproduction for all models as listed on the picture 1 for sale. Cimarrons 1897 pump shotgun is an authentic clone of the original winchester with its standard blue finish, 20inch barrel with choke tube, that handles 2 34inch, 12 gauge shells, and a walnut stock and forearm. Feb 02, 2008 the buttstock to receiver fit is not bad, but less than steller. Petersens hunting editors choice awards results are. How to buy your kid the right shotgun for christmas field. Shot show 2017 guns of the year shooting sportsman. The gun will be used mainly for dove and upland shooting along with some skeet and sporting clays.
The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. Our goal is to provide you with the best coverage in wing and clays shooting. Dec 27, 2008 what shotgun should a 14 year old get. Shot show 2017 guns of the year shooting sportsman magazine. Everything you need to know about the shotgun sports is a mouseclick. There are several different ones out there, but the best fitting shotgun for youth that i have seen is the mossberg 500 super bantam.
Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchesters 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. Sometimes a slightly boogered screw head can be cleaned up by putting a 14 deep socket in the vise and set the screw in the socket so the head rests on the socket tip and gently tap the screw head with a hammer peening the shape back in place. Hoot learning to shoot cowboy action shooting with an 1897 winchester. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. We are honored and excited to be recognized by such a. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning.
The buttstock to receiver fit is not bad, but less than steller. Its about 28 year old evan winters, who has mostly given up. Ithaca model 37 pump shotgun, another american classic, one of the best shotguns ever made. This kit will work in both original winchester 1897 and chinese made 1897 shotguns the six round conversion kit will allow you to load 6 rounds in the magazine tube for wildread more. Serial numbers were a continuation of the model 1893 and began in the 34150 range, and continued through 1024701. It requires a greater degree of accuracy than any other shotgun, and normally proves to be very frustrating for young shooters. The dave mccracken memorial shotgun forum is there a simple way to mount a sling to a model 37 ithaca. Petersens hunting editors choice awards results are in,, benelli ethos is the shotgun of the. Search americas historic newspaper pages from 17891963 or use the u. Oct 27, 2014 benelli ethos is the shotgun of the year. From the games opening momentswhy kill yourself today when you could masturbate tomorrow. Winchester 1897 shotgun manufacture dates the following. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. Winchester, one of the nineteenth centurys most iconic rifle makers, a company that revolutionized shotguns at the turn of the twentieth century, is still making guns.
Jul 18, 2014 hoot learning to shoot cowboy action shooting with an 1897 winchester. As of the start of 1897, the gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the julian. This book chronicles the entire 127 year history since the first british doubles were imported. Jun 30, 2017 having recently finished the novel shotgun, i must say i miss my evenings with slade, jeff and their crew.
These models were a open hammer, pump operated shotgun. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Its alive and well, and making a play for a bigger part of the market. Jun 27, 2017 this years shot shooting, hunting, outdoor trade show served as the launch pad for a variety of shotguns. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here.
Sep 09, 2017 a teenager who hid a shotgun in his uniform and took it into school after plotting a usstyle mass shooting was seconds away from launching a horrific attack, a court heard. Winchester 1897 shotgun manufacture dates the following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below 1899 96999 1929 807321 1900 129332 1930 812729 1901 161665 1931 830721 1902 193998 1932 833926 1903 226331 1933 835637 1904 258664 1934 837364 1905 296037 1935 839728 1906 334059. My 1897 shotgun has a fancy walnut checkered stock and the word trap is stamped on the bottom of the frame. If you are looking for a new scatter gun, and youre working on a budget, winchester has a gun for you. I have heard of riots in the 800,000 range with the rs cartouche. Up for your consideration is a nice old winchester model 1897 12 ga solid frame shotgun. Although there is a fair amount of material available on handguns used by the texas rangers in the old west a major story interest of mine, information on the other weapons they used is more scarce.
Winchester model 1897 rare tournament grade trap gun 12 gauge. One nickname for this gun was the cornshucker the model 1893 was the predecessor to the 1897, with about 33,000 being made. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. After much work and dedicated modification to the original version of this semiautomatic ar style shotgun, we are proud to announce that our mka 1919 match shotgun has been selected as this year s recipient of the 2016 shooting illustrated golden bullseye shotgun of the year award.
Dec 11, 2019 how to buy your kid the right shotgun for christmas. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. May 15, 2008 with more than 520 color photographs and illustrations showing individual models, actions, and close up details of receivers, and factory engraving styles, this is the most lavishly photographed book ever published on winchester shotguns. Manufacturertrademark browning modelconfiguration model auto5 light 12, 12 ga. Its about his misery, his depth of depression, voiced through his talented writing. Dont put a lifetime of shotgunning mistakes under that tree. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. With so many new models to choose from, theres something to suit every shooting interest and budget. The information you provided was used to properly identify the information below. I agree, old original in good shape, used not abused, is just the way i like them. 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 shotgun was brought out.
The book, guns of the nra national sporting arms museum covers the firearms on display at the nra museum at bass pro shops in springfield, mo. This kit will work in both original winchester 1897 and chinese made 1897 shotguns the six round conversion kit will allow you to load 6 rounds in the magazine tube for wild bunch competitions. Here is the information you requested about your firearm firearm taken from. The identification of all of the models of the ross rifle that. Sell your winchester 1897 shotgun for free today on gunsamerica. 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. The best shotguns for a 10 year old are going to be 20 gauge guns designed to fit youth. That includes places to shoot, ways to improve your shooting and the latest new products. Hard to find a brandnew, all steel and walnut shotgun for the price. Original winchester 97s were designed to hold six 258. The model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. Wts or norinco model 97 winchester 1897 clone northwest. The model 12,19121964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Home cowboy links cowboy email new shooter information monthly match results cowboycowgirl pictures westmatch renton gun club map to.
So im armed with the book, right here and am ready to take any and all questions. No two works have had a greater influence on the monster genre of popular culture than mary shelleys frankenstein 1818 and bram stokers dracula 1897. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Winchester 1897 shotgun magazine spring and follower 6 round. The year book of photography and photographic news almanac. Ill be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun feeling like a someone south of the equator navigator gotta hit the road gotta hit the road deep sea diving round the clock bikini bottoms, lager tops. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. 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. There were evolutions of existing products as well as fresh offerings of new design.
After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. It is all original and in excellent shape with a couple of light scratches on the factory walnut stock. The double barrel shotgun maybe prettier, but for my money, this is a gun you could live off the land with, super reliable and more versatile. I believe i am the second owner of this fine piece i bought it at a local gun shop and i have put about 30 rounds through it.
One of them was a first edition of oconnors the shotgun book and ive been reading it for the past few days. I really like the short barrels for hunting, but have noticed that most people now are shooting 30. 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. 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. American tactical ati omni ar 410 shotgun good for. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. The library of congress chronicling america the sun. A teenager who hid a shotgun in his uniform and took it into school after plotting a usstyle mass shooting was seconds away from launching a horrific attack, a court heard. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long.
Winchester 1897 shotgun magazine spring and follower 6. It was the lowest ww2 us winchester shotgun i ever seen. A very basic book,did not tell anything that you could not get from adds in magazines. Having recently finished the novel shotgun, i must say i miss my evenings with slade, jeff and their crew. If the gun is 12 gauge the barrel is 30 long and if a 16 gauge it has a 28 barrel. Each character in the book, whether small or large, was carefully crafted and well developed. This beautifully crafted story follows two young men as they traverse life in a small massachusetts mill town in the late 1960s. This shotgun has the 30 inch 12 gauge full choke barrel. After much work and dedicated modification to the original version of this semiautomatic ar style shotgun, we are proud to announce that our mka 1919 match shotgun has been selected as this years recipient of the 2016 shooting illustrated golden bullseye shotgun of the year award.