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Winchester Model 1897 12ga – 1951, 28” BARREL, MIRROR BORE, 97%
$1,395.00
| General Specs: Winchester, 1951, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 11oz. Chokes IC, LOP 13 13/16″ Serial Number: 961704
The Winchester Model 1897 stands as one of the most important shotguns in American history. Designed by John Browning and produced from 1897 to 1957, it was the first truly successful exposed-hammer pump shotgun. Built by the millions, the 1897 saw use on farms, game land, and world wars alike, proving that slide-action shotguns belonged in the field alongside any double gun. This example, serial number 961704, was produced by Winchester in 1951 and functions exactly as it should – the action runs smooth, with the added fun slam-fire capability for those who run their guns fast. The 28″ barrel retains 98% factory finish, has 2 3/4″ chambers, 5+1 shell capacity, and a mirror bore. The receiver retains 97% factory finish, with some honest field marks on the stock and receiver that only add character and speak to a gun that was carried and used the way it was meant to be. The barrel is stamped MOD, though it actually measures Improved Cylinder – likely opened up at some point to make it a quicker-handling gun on pheasant, grouse, and quail. Overall, this is an honest, working Winchester that will get the job done in the field and make a great addition to any Winchester collection. Details and specifications are below. Thanks for looking!
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 28″ Chokes: .010 IC Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .733 Wall Thickness: .062 % Blue: 98% Chambers: 2 3/4″ Capacity: 5+1 Sights: front silver |
| Action |
| Action: pump Receiver Condition: 97% Screws: very good Trigger Type: single-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 99% |
| Stock |
| Type: pistol-grip/pump LOP: 13 13/16″ LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: Butt Treatment: Winchester plate |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA, TN Shipping & Insurance: Ground $70.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
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