American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. The first part is about the art of guns and gun making, and the second section is devoted to the art of shooting. The model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. This gun has been completely reblued with virtually all of the finish remaining. 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. Winchester 1897 16ga pump 28 barrel fixed full choke needs a new forend. To view larger image of photos just click on the image.
They are nothing more than ttn imports made in china. I want to try and save up to buy a replica 1897 trench gun and i. One nickname for this gun was the cornshucker the model 1893 was the predecessor to the 1897, with about 33,000 being made. Ive shot it several times, and both barrels work fine. These are easily taken apart so the the barrel and slide assembly are removed from the frame. The model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, this one has the 20 inch barrel the same as the trenchgun version with heatshieldbayonet lug this model is so real it will accept the real 1897 heatshield if required. 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. I want to know if this particular firearms producer iac. Treasure hunting for fine old shotguns pays rich dividends. We can also improve any side by side shotgun for use in the western shooting disciplines. Many 1897s are cut down and fitted with rubber butt pads to increase the length of.
I agree, old original in good shape, used not abused, is just the way i like them. There is a lot of original colour and contemporary checkering on the butt with an original steel butt plate. Specialists in winchester 1897 pump action shotguns and their clones. Winchester model 1897 shotgun 12 gauge 30 full very nicely restored. Over one million winchester model 1897 pump shotguns were produced before they were discontinued in 1957. 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. 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. 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. 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. Shotguns have their advantages in jungle combat where its often likely you wouldnt.
Full round barrel in 30 12 gauge or 28 16 gauge length. According to the many books ive read about the vietnam war, the m 16 rifles. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. Most hammerless shotguns have much better dropsafety than hammer guns, since the only real dropsafety on a hammer gun is the halfcock notch, and even then the firing pins are exposed on the outside of the gun. It was ordered from winchester with 2 barrels, a 30 and a 26 cyl. 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.
Condition is fair with plenty of bluing wear and a little surface rust in places. You can still get parts for these guns,so fixing the firing at half cock can be done. It includes the original illustrations which introduced the imagination of kipling to a generation of readers. I want to know if this particular firearms producer iac shotguns is a good place to buy from. If you want a good 1897, buy an 1897 made by winchester. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book is a childhood classic that has seen many adaptations since it was first published. I was unable to find one at any wholesale distributors.
All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 18945, often under different titles. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. American rifleman combat shotguns of the vietnam war. The iac model 97 is faithful to the original design except for added enhancements that improve the. Brands specials our company about us class calendar firearm purchasing. First published in 1895, it features five stories about mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in india, most of which kipling wrote while living in vermont. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a.
I repaired it as good as possible, which wasnt very, and sold it at my cost. I dont think the 97s ever had a short chamber in 12 ga,maybe the 16s and for sure the 20s and. Shotguns are chiefly sporting arms, useful for hunting birds or other small. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. The 16gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 inches, while 12gauge guns were furnished with 30inch length barrels. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun. Winchester 1897 for sale buy winchester 1897 online at. Pearson, firearms, wolverhampton, west midlands new and used guns for sale for sale is a winchester model 1897 pump action shotgun with a 26inch barrel including a lyman compensator, the gun is in overall excellent condition and good working order.
After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. The second jungle book is a sequel to the jungle book by rudyard kipling. Winchester, 1897, 12 gauge, pump action, used very. The ww i trench gun winchester 1897 with a bayonet was the first shotgun. Rare books by rudyard kipling, including first edition, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the jungle book, justso stories, and kim, and handsome sets of his collected works. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. The chinese guns being made for cas are reproductions of the winchester model 1897s pump shotguns, repros of the winchester 1887 lever action shotguns and the norinco model 1887 which is the exposed hammer sxs shotgun not a repro of any particular gun that we were discussing in. In all probability you can square up the hammer and sear surfaces and get it going. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. Does have a couple of small cracks in the stock and one in the forend.
Iac 97 reproduction 1897 cowboy 12 gauge pump shotgun new. The gun does show some very minor pitting beneath the blue but markings. Sutra is printed in china, making it the oldest known dated printed book. Winchester, 1897, 12 gauge, pump action, used very good condition, shotgun from k.
The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchesters 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by jack oconnor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A celebration of the gun michael mcintosh, et al this book captures the gun as a complex, fascinating combination of form and function told, as always, in mcintoshs relaxed, conversational style. The winchester book george madis complete guide to united states military combat shotguns bruce n. The gun is restricted so can be owned on a shotgun certificate. Original winchester 97s were designed to hold six 258. Hammerless shotguns are considered safer than hammer shotguns for many reasons. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. Doctor, 1988, brewer pipkin publications edition, in. The cimarron 1897 shotgun is the only reproduction winchester 1897 shotgun currently for sale new. This is the original 1894 edition that started it all.
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. In the movie platoon, why was bunny using a shotgun, instead of. A model 1897 black diamond trap shotgun given to w. Rudyard kipling jungle book first edition sellersupplied.
The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. Reviewed in the united states on december 30, 2007. I would stop just so i would have more the read the next night. I love classic shotguns, their workmanship, engineering, and art. Over a million model 97 shotguns in various configurations, barrel lengths and. The more common of the two are the takedown versions. These models were a open hammer, pump operated shotgun. Ttn is a company that imported norinco shotguns for sometime, and may have folded recently. This book chronicles the entire 127 year history since the first british doubles were imported. Complete book of shooting complete book of rifles and. George of the jungle internet movie firearms database.
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