Kriss defiance lr tb alpine 10 rds for sale online. There is apparently also a reference in army contracts 30 october 1920 of. Nov 07, 20 1908 manufactured winchester model 1897. A coworker of mine is looking to sell a winchester 1897 shotgun and id like to know its value. The firearms appraiser will get you a firearm appraisal. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle. 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. Back in 1991, however, the super black eaglea highpriced gun. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897. I picked up an beat up old winchester model 1897 shotgun, and i was wondering what i should do to restore it.
The cover itself has slight discolorings on it, and the cover is brown. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. On advice of a gunsmith i wrote to winchester asking about rechambering the rifle to. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. Do you guys know of any companies even foreign ones that make quality repros of these still. Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. Discussion in shotguns started by mookiie, feb 18, 20. Winchester model 1897 shotgun, browning, shotgun, hunting decor, duck hunting, police officer gift, pp16.
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. Winchester produced over 720,000 carbines, making them accessible and popular for the frontiersmen. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest. 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. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897 by. Mossberg made its reputation producing a good gun at a low price, people dont give the. Book is pulling away from spine and spine is taped. May 14, 2010 what is the value of my winchester 1897 shotgun.
The model 70 was introduced in 1936 and is currently in production. Buttplate winchester model 1897 flat gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin, remington jimenez, bryco jennings, buttplates, barrels, sights, screws description. 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. 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. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. Winchester 1897 ammunition question gun and game the. Winchester 1912 black diamond trap takedown 12ga 30. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. The graphic novel anna sewell 014240408x 9780142404089 timeless stories are brought to life in the new puffin graphics seriesgraphic novel adaptations of. 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. I purchased it in october of 2000 from a used book store in pa.
May 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Somewhere, and i havent verified this, there are rumours of 2,000 model 1897 shotguns being purchased in 1920. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. My understanding is that the winchester pump actions had something called an inertia lock, where the slide would be locked if it was decocked. See more ideas about winchester 1897, winchester and guns. 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. The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white.
Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12gauge pump action shotgun. Macon gunstocks top quality walnut gun stock made for winchester model 1905 winchester model 1910 winchester model 1907 semi auto rifles. May 02, 2012 who makes the best reproduction 1897 winchester. It seems to be in good working order but most almost all of the bluing is gone. The value will vary greatly depending on the percentage of the original finish remaining. If you need the 1897 buttplate that has the spur you want buttplate number 811. I found a winchester model 1897, i personally love how it looks and feels, but is it worth it. 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.
If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. Meet the owner of patentprints learn more about his shop and process. The book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m. It appears that the very last page of the story is missing which from reading it probably only consisted of a line or two. 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. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun william a. The cover is intact, though worn on the inside, and the cover page is loose.
The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. I have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. How much is the book black beauty book sewell 1890 worth. Feb 15, 2019 explore ronniegorzalkas board winchester 1897 trench gun, followed by 144. Very old book estimated to be 1890s titled black beauty young folks edition published by m. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. I have this old gun ihtog pumpaction rick hacker shotguns winchester model 1897 winchester model 1897 riot shotgun. I have a winchester model 57 that i bought in 1943, chambered for the.
Black beauty, altemus abebooks shop for books, art. Some of the pages appear to have tears but they are all there. Original winchester 1897 tournament take down shotgun. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. Winchester model 1873, winchester model 73, winchester.
I recently purchased and recd a winchester model 1897 shotgun. See more ideas about winchester 1897, guns and ammo and hand guns. Beautiful original october 1898 winchester arms co. Needs to be redone by a professional book binder, but in the meantime this is a valuable collectible. I did some research prior to posting here, so here is what i know so far. It was the first truly successful pumpaction shotgun produced. I have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. It was made in 1906 and its the standard model not a riot or a trench gun. The model 1897 winchester trench gun was a fascinating footnote to the carnage of world war i. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. You can buy winchester 1897 with confidence from thousands of sellers who list every. From 1897 until it was discontinued by winchester in 1957, over a million of these guns were produced in various grades and barrel lengths.
The sn is e669780, which according to one site makes it a 1918. Winchester 1897winchester shotgunblack backgroundscolorful. Up for your consideration is a nice old winchester model 1897 12 ga solid frame shotgun. Winchester model 1897 shotgun browning shotgun hunting etsy. Ultimate proof of the japanese skill at copying, these beautiful. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12. Winchester model 1897 black diamond marked trap gun on the bolt. The model 1897 was first listed by winchester in the november 1897 catalog. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. Free permission to quote churchs articles is granted, as long as proper attribution is given. In appraising your gun, you must initially determine your model configuration. Its in good shape small hair line crack in stock about inch long.
This book also has a note in ink from 1897 by the owner. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. I have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. 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. In no imaginable bizarro universe is the winchester 1200 greater. Tell us what else you do know and the firearms appraiser will be able to better assist you. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first american editions from 1890 have the added title the uncle toms cabin of the horse as promoters of the novel hoped it.
Same was true of tom horns winchester, built on an 1897. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. After selecting the appropriate model, you will be easily guided through the variations and condition, to the value range. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. There are eight distinct model configurations of 1897 winchester shotgun, and they can vary a great deal in value. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high road. And a book or website to tell you how to get it apart and put it all back together. 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. Wonderful old copy of black beauty dated 1897 with 50 beautiful antique illustrations.
The pre64 models include standard grade, carbine, featherweight, alaskan, westerner, and super grade. Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. 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. 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. The following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below from antique firearm network. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Designed by william roemer and introduced in 1933, the. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and whats beautiful in the duck. The winchester model 1897 was an evolution of the earlier model 1893, designed by john browning. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Color frontispiece and other color illustrations throughout book. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning.
Wonderful story that we are all familiar with, and some great illustrations, all are black and white. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a. Interesting, ive never seen a 97 with a prefixed serial number, nor are any listed in the madis book. Buttplate winchester model 1897 flat gun parts antique. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked. Online gun parts for sale, firearms parts, gun accessories. Aug 18, 2012 i have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september. Aug 02, 20 i have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. 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.
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