Winchester model 1897 shotgun browning shotgun hunting etsy. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12gauge pump action shotgun. Meet the owner of patentprints learn more about his shop and process. Back in 1991, however, the super black eaglea highpriced gun. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. Wonderful story that we are all familiar with, and some great illustrations, all are black and white. Nov 07, 20 1908 manufactured winchester model 1897. Interesting, ive never seen a 97 with a prefixed serial number, nor are any listed in the madis book.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Translated from the equine, by jarrold and sons london in 1877, the novel now known as simply black beauty was written by english author anna sewell. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. If you need the 1897 buttplate that has the spur you want buttplate number 811. Winchester model 1897 shotgun, browning, shotgun, hunting decor, duck hunting, police officer gift, pp16. There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. The pre64 models include standard grade, carbine, featherweight, alaskan, westerner, and super grade. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were.
The value will vary greatly depending on the percentage of the original finish remaining. Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. Book is pulling away from spine and spine is taped. Ultimate proof of the japanese skill at copying, these beautiful.
The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white. Winchester produced over 720,000 carbines, making them accessible and popular for the frontiersmen. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database. Free permission to quote churchs articles is granted, as long as proper attribution is given.
It appears that the very last page of the story is missing which from reading it probably only consisted of a line or two. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Kriss defiance lr tb alpine 10 rds for sale online. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun william a.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. Winchester model 1873, winchester model 73, 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. I have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. I have a winchester model 57 that i bought in 1943, chambered for the. I recently purchased and recd a winchester model 1897 shotgun. Aug 02, 20 i have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. There seems to be a lot of different opinions on what length chambers winchester actually used on the 1897 and when, especially with the 16 or 20 gauges. After selecting the appropriate model, you will be easily guided through the variations and condition, to the value range. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning.
Let me start off by saying that i am new to shotguns, so if at any time i sound like i do not know what i am talking about, it is because i do not. Very old book estimated to be 1890s titled black beauty young folks edition published by m. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897. Macon gunstocks top quality walnut gun stock made for winchester model 1905 winchester model 1910 winchester model 1907 semi auto rifles. The springfield armory had to design a special bayonet mounting for winchester shotguns as the bayonets in use relied on a ring fitted over a. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. And a book or website to tell you how to get it apart and put it all back together. May 02, 2012 who makes the best reproduction 1897 winchester. I have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discussion in shotguns started by mookiie, feb 18, 20. In appraising your gun, you must initially determine your model configuration. I have this old gun ihtog pumpaction rick hacker shotguns winchester model 1897 winchester model 1897 riot shotgun. The model 1897 was the first winchester shotgun chambered for 234 smokeless shellsjust before producing the 1897, the model 1893 was for black powder in 258 and my book says that mechanical weaknesses occurred when people shot the new smokeless cartridges, so winchester offered them a brand new shotgun of choice when they returned.
May 14, 2010 what is the value of my winchester 1897 shotgun. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. 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. In no imaginable bizarro universe is the winchester 1200 greater. It was made in 1906 and its the standard model not a riot or a trench gun. May 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897.
Do you guys know of any companies even foreign ones that make quality repros of these still. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle. The winchester model 1897 was an evolution of the earlier model 1893, designed by john browning. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897 by. The model 70 was introduced in 1936 and is currently in production. Same was true of tom horns winchester, built on an 1897.
Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest. Buttplate winchester model 1897 flat gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin, remington jimenez, bryco jennings, buttplates, barrels, sights, screws description. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. From 1897 until it was discontinued by winchester in 1957, over a million of these guns were produced in various grades and barrel lengths. Winchester 1912 black diamond trap takedown 12ga 30. Black beauty, altemus abebooks shop for books, art. Up for your consideration is a nice old winchester model 1897 12 ga solid frame shotgun.
The firearms appraiser will get you a firearm appraisal. There is apparently also a reference in army contracts 30 october 1920 of. Online gun parts for sale, firearms parts, gun accessories. My understanding is that the winchester pump actions had something called an inertia lock, where the slide would be locked if it was decocked. Multicolor illustration on front board and ornament on spine. After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. Beautiful original october 1898 winchester arms co.
I picked up an beat up old winchester model 1897 shotgun, and i was wondering what i should do to restore it. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september. Some of the pages appear to have tears but they are all there. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high road. The cover itself has slight discolorings on it, and the cover is brown. The book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m. Color frontispiece and other color illustrations throughout book. See more ideas about winchester 1897, winchester and guns. The following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below from antique firearm network. I found a winchester model 1897, i personally love how it looks and feels, but is it worth it. Wonderful old copy of black beauty dated 1897 with 50 beautiful antique illustrations. Winchester model 1897 black diamond marked trap gun on the bolt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. I did some research prior to posting here, so here is what i know so far. Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. See more ideas about winchester 1897, guns and ammo and hand guns. The cover is intact, though worn on the inside, and the cover page is loose. The model 1897 winchester trench gun was a fascinating footnote to the carnage of world war i. This book also has a note in ink from 1897 by the owner. Original winchester 1897 tournament take down shotgun. 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.
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. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. Somewhere, and i havent verified this, there are rumours of 2,000 model 1897 shotguns being purchased in 1920. I have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. I purchased it in october of 2000 from a used book store in pa. How much is the book black beauty book sewell 1890 worth. The sn is e669780, which according to one site makes it a 1918. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and whats beautiful in the duck. You can buy winchester 1897 with confidence from thousands of sellers who list every. Designed by william roemer and introduced in 1933, the.
It seems to be in good working order but most almost all of the bluing is gone. Feb 15, 2019 explore ronniegorzalkas board winchester 1897 trench gun, followed by 144. Tell us what else you do know and the firearms appraiser will be able to better assist you. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. You can find a blue book of gun values in a large gun store or major book store where you can pick it up and look at it in the front there is a photo grading section that will help you to evaluate. 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. The first american editions from 1890 have the added title the uncle toms cabin of the horse as promoters of the novel hoped it. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked. Winchester 1897winchester shotgunblack backgroundscolorful. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high.
The winchester model 1897 fought alongside another drafted winchester product the model 1912 m12 which served the same form and function as the model 1897. A coworker of mine is looking to sell a winchester 1897 shotgun and id like to know its value. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Winchester 1897 ammunition question gun and game the. There are eight distinct model configurations of 1897 winchester shotgun, and they can vary a great deal in value. Ray bradbury books rare books for sale the scarlet letter beauty first book jacket book cover design beauty book black beauty book worms ebony beauty book cover art cover design book lovers. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. On advice of a gunsmith i wrote to winchester asking about rechambering the rifle to. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12.
A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Mossberg made its reputation producing a good gun at a low price, people dont give the. Reading levels i love books black beauty book lists beauty book children books book covers ebony beauty books for kids childrens books cover books book jacket childrens books black beauty. Needs to be redone by a professional book binder, but in the meantime this is a valuable collectible. Buttplate winchester model 1897 flat gun parts antique. Its in good shape small hair line crack in stock about inch long. The graphic novel anna sewell 014240408x 9780142404089 timeless stories are brought to life in the new puffin graphics seriesgraphic novel adaptations of. It was the first truly successful pumpaction shotgun produced. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The model 1897 was first listed by winchester in the november 1897 catalog.
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