Home Forum Winchester Shotguns Winchester Model 1897 break down 12 ... Only the Take Down variation had the serial number marked in two locations. What is the serial number? Bert. WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L. Mike Rushing. Guest . WACA Guest. 3. March 5, 2021 - 9:25 pm.Why not just buy a Winchester 1897. They made over 1,000,000 of them. Most Cowboy stores sell used and slicked up '97's all the time. ... When someone says you can't find good deals on original 97's, take a look at the one with over a million serial number that went for $550 on the classifieds yesterday. The most important thing to do when ...WINCHESTER 1897 12 GAUGE PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNImpressed, Model 1897 / Winchester Trade Mark / Reg. in US Pat. Off, additional marking illegible, Serial number E669703. Mahogany stock, grip, 20-inch single barrel, and a piercedsteel heat exchange. Popular with both civilian hunters and military personnel, with more than a million manufactured ...I picked up a very crusty 1897 at a show, (last few hours, seller knocked off 100$ immediately) Standard 30″ field gun, 1911 manufacture by serial number. Takedown model. Seems functional. I need a forearm, gun has …Model 1893 and 1897 serial numbers overlap in 1897-1899. Model 1897 serial numbers begin at serial number 31609, approximately where the 1893 model serials ended. See the note with the model 1893. ... A model 67 with Winchester telescopic sight, introduced in 1937, discontinued in 1942 after production of less than 2,300 guns. MODEL 68 . Not ...Winchester Model 1897 – 12ga. Up for grabs is a Winchester Model 1897 pump-action shotgun in 12ga. Serial number- 264416. This shotgun has a modified choke and a 2 3/4" chamber. This firearm also looks to have been manufactured in 1904. The Model 1897 was a superior slide-action exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the ...Winchester Dates of Manufacture. WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE. Winchester Model 1892:Covering numbers: 1 - 1004583. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.The slide bar was not factory original to the gun. I have been surveying Model 1897/97s for many years now, and I can positively state that Winchester stopped marking the slide bars just before serial number 800,000 was reached. Serial 866,000 is a an early year 1931 vintage gun (the year 1930 ended with serial number 865,591). BertWinchester Model 1897:Covering numbers: 31608 - 1024700. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. Select a different model.capacity offered by the Winchester 1897. This shotgun, with serial number 1,000,000, was owned by John Olin. ... The Winchester 1897 Trench Gun and bayonet was so reliable it was a favorite for close combat and police situations. Photos: Cody Firearms Museum ... Those are impressive numbers, ones which came about from Winchester solving the ...Looking for information on a Winchester 1897. Serial # 415466 with a D above the serial number. Below the serial number are the letters I. P. and below that are the numbers 166. The butt stock has the numbers 11377 on the left side. Thanks for any information. Michael, The serial number identifies it as a 1908 production gun.The serial number is in the 3,900 range. Factory records indicate this gun being received in the warehouse on October 17, 1893. ... Winchester introduced an improved version of the 1893 to handle these new smokeless rounds which it re-designated the Model 1897. Fearing lawsuits, Winchester issued one of the first national product recalls in the ...After using the 1897 for a number of years now, my favorite load has become Winchester’s 16-pellet No. 1 buck 2 ¾-inch load. The .30-caliber pellets penetrate deep enough to meet FBI requirements while providing a denser pattern and more total tissue destruction than a 9-pellet 00 buck load.Second, the Model 1893 is not the only model found with the "WRACO" over stamp. There are a fair number of early production Model 1892, Model 1894, and Model 1897 guns that have been found with the same marking. The primary theory is that one of the retail entities that bought guns from Winchester for resale, was selling them for less $$ than ...I came across a Nickled Winchester 1897 serial number 415171, with a 20in CYL barrel. Below the serial number is LP with the number 86 underneath. Since it is nickle, I am assuming it was a parade shotgun. But I am just guessing. I have no idea what the LP/86 stands for. Anybody have further information? Thanks, Richard [email protected]Desirable World War I Era Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with BayonetManufactured c. 1918, this is a scarce and desirable U.S. Winchester Model 1897 "trench gun" that falls within the World War I accepted serial number range of E613000-E705000. An evolution of the riot shotgun, the trench gun is mainly associated with combat on the Western Front of World War One, where they ...That stated, Winchester did manufacture large batches of Model 1897 Riot Guns for Police, Prison, and Express company contracts, and there was a large batch of Model 1897s converted from Field guns to Riot guns in the 93400 - 101000 serial number range, but they were all Solid frame guns.Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. All Marlins (except lever action) manufactured from 1962-1968. A two letter code was used to designate month and year of manufacture. All Marlins manufactured from 1969 to 1990:Looking for information on a Winchester 1897. Serial # 415466 with a D above the serial number. Below the serial number are the letters I. P. and below that are the numbers 166. The butt stock has the numbers 11377 on the left side. Thanks for any information. Michael, The serial number identifies it as a 1908 production gun.How to determine the differences of first, second, and third model guns. Pictured above is a first model version of an 1890 Winchester rifle. Note the absence of any take down screw, and the two pins in. the lower part of the receiver, to disassemble the gun. This is a second model 1890 Winchester. It has an identical breech bolt.Late U.S. Marked Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with BayonetThis is a fine WWII production Winchester Model 97 Riot shotgun that falls into the noted serial number range (E910000 to E960000), for WWII Winchester shotguns. It has the correct U.S. proof and acceptance marks on the receiver with a correct U.S. cartouched buttstock. The left side of the 20 1/2 inch barrel is ...2. January 8, 2016 - 5:12 am. Mike, Did you read the article that I wrote about the three variations of the Winder Musket? It contains the answer to your question. The serial number range is different for each of the three variations. Bert. WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L. wallyb.How old is 1897 Winchester serial number 514029? With the serial number that you provided your winchester model 1897 shotgun was made by winchester in 1913.February 15, 2017. Offline. 1. February 15, 2017 - 5:47 pm. Looking for information on a Winchester 1897. Serial # 415466 with a D above the serial number. Below the serial number are the letters I. P. and below that are the numbers 166. The butt stock has the numbers 11377 on the left side. Thanks for any information.Jan 13, 2022 · Features of All Winchester 1897 Trench and Riot Guns. If you’re looking for a trench gun, the first and most obvious thing to do is to check the serial numbers. Once you’ve established that your candidate gun falls within the proper range of numbers, you can start looking at other details.Again, Winchester did not deface the serial numbers, the numbers stamped over were unreadable. Consequently, there could not be a notation in the factory ledger, the serial number was not known. ... The Model 1897 shotguns manufactured pre-1899 were nearly all pre "C" series guns and nearly all Solid frames.Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. All Marlins (except lever action) manufactured from 1962-1968. A two letter code was used to designate month and year of manufacture. All Marlins manufactured from 1969 to 1990:1897 serial number location. Hi, I am working on a 1897 12 gauge solid frame and cannot locate the serial number. The serial numbers were stamped on the bottom of the receiver frame just above the loading port.AH, Winchester did not put the "Model 97" marking on the barrel until the mid 1920s. Prior to that, it was marked on the left side of the gun on the slide bar assembly. A 1910 production Model 1897 should have the Type-4 style slide bar marking (there were seven total types used). The picture I have attached is the Type-4 (on S/N 550084 ...The serial number is 694843. I was hoping to learn 1,095.00Winchester 1897 12 gauge shotgun. Riot gun with cylinder 12 gauge shotgun. This is an unusual 26" barrel, cylinder choke model 1897. Rare factory deluxe grade marked Deluxe under the serial number. Winchester 42 .410 I can look up the serial number and tell you when the gun was made.These are stamped with NWMP in the butt stock. Model 1876's were manufactured with deluxe wood in 2X , 3X and 4X and had pistol grip and straight stocks. Model 1876's came in the following barrel lengths : 23 3/4 -24-26-27-28-30-32-33-34-36 inches. They came in standard weight and 2 size of heavy and extra heavy barrels ...Bert H. 763 posts · Joined 2004. #3 · Feb 20, 2011. Winchester used letters on the end of the seriual number to denote mechanical design changes that were made to the receiver group or action. For the Model 1897, the letters "C" , "D", and "E" were used (the letters "A" and "B" were previously used on the predecesor Model 1893).Hunting a serial killer is, according to experts, a fundamentally different type of detective work than any other type of homicide investigation. For decades the top investigators ...This improved shotgun was dubbed the Model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and long-time success for Winchester. In continuous manufacture for 60 years, the Model '97—as ...Winchester Model 1895 (serial # below 19,872) Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun (serial # below 63,633) Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Rifles, all are pre-1899 Winchester-Lee (U.S. Navy) Straight-Pull 6 mm (serial # below 20,000) Edited information The information above in strikeout is out of date, and it is not completely accurate.May 17, 2024 · I found a couple pages that listed serial numbers but none of them matched this gun. Serial number LL79xx with a capital C over the serial number on the receiver. Pump is marked "Winchester Model 1897" no trademark stamp. Barrel marked "12 CYL" with a bunch of patent dates ending in Oct 16 1900. Any info would be great!One of which is a Winchester 1897, 16 gauge, full choke, barrel and receiver match that was manufactured in 1949. ... In fact, one of them had been reblued and didn't have matching serial numbers (barrel and receiver). Is there something special about a '97 in 16 gauge or are all these guys way out of line with their pricing?The pre-64 Model 12 Winchester was designed in 1912, with production from 1914 to 1963, during which over 1.9 million guns were sold, with milestone serial numbers set aside for presentation to notable individuals. Production continued until serial number 2,027,500 in 1980, but this appraisal course only provides values for pre-64 Model 12 ...WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE: Select a different model.I'd like to find out when my Winchester 1897. Serial # E641134 made and value. I thank you for any help in advance. winchester. answer share #2. Bert H. 4 months ago. ... Winchester 1897 serial number 35184. Manufactured in 1897. Winchester 1897 Serial number 351950 12GA Looking to aquire an 1897. I saw ...Model/configuration - MODEL 1897 SLIDE ACTION shotgun, 12 ga., with 26-32 inch bbl., and blue finish. Serial Number - 442557 mfg. circa 1910. Additional Information - improved Model 1893 action, visible hammer, various chokes, takedown or solid frame, plain pistol grip stock. Over 1,024,700 mfg. between 1897-1957.The serial number (469XXX) indicates it was made in 1911. The numbers on the receiver and barrel assembly match. This is a series "E" as indicated by an "E" stamped above the serial number. ... Here is a pic of a 1907 Winchester 1897 Black Diamond Trap shotgun that I currently have. It has a pistol grip stock as well as a very nicely ...1807 posts · Joined 2005. #1 · Jul 22, 2005. My 1897 has no serial number...only the letters WRACO (which I assume stand for Winchester Repeating Arms Company) on the receiver where the serial number is usually found. It also has a steel butt plate (really soaks up recoil!).Big Larry said . jolly bill said . For the subject gun on Guns Intl with serial number 89 and Austin's serial number 398 above, the serial number is placed on the bottom of the frame.. I have a 1st model 1890 with SN 784 as pictured below and the SN is on the lower tang.. Note also that it has the broken "D" in MANUFACTURED.In June 1897, after about 34,000 shotguns Model 1893 had been made, the following changes were made. (Evidently, A and B versions referred to the 1893) Then the gun was called the Model 1897, the serial numbers of the guns continuing. 1st. Top of cartridge ejecting opening in frame made straight. 2nd.Here's a classic: Winchester 1897, 12 ga, 2 barrel set with old hard case. Both barrels have matching serial numbers to the receiver. This shotgun was made in 1908.May 5, 2019 · Winchester 97 hkedown Guide MADEEASY Clean your own gun with confidence. Saves you money on repairs! ililililruililililruil. ... Winchester Model 1897 Year & Serial Number 1897 r-32335 98 64668 99 96999 1900 129332 01 161665 02 193998 03 22633r 04 258664 05 296037 06 3340s9 07 377999 08 413618 09 446888 10 481062May 5, 2019 · Winchester 97 hkedown Guide MADEEASY Clean your own gun with confidence. Saves you money on repairs! ililililruililililruil. ... Winchester Model 1897 Year & Serial Number 1897 r-32335 98 64668 99 96999 1900 129332 01 161665 02 193998 03 22633r 04 258664 05 296037 06 3340s9 07 377999 08 413618 09 446888 10 481062For a Winchester that can not be lettered, there is a decent chance that a SNA date can be provided. For the Model 1894 (94), a factory lettter can be provided for just serial numbers 1 - 353,999 (through early 1907). The SNA date can be provided for serial numbers up to 1352066 (December 29th, 1945).If you use the serial number look-up tool here on the WACA website, or chapter 8 in The Red Book of Winchester values you will find that they agree with the Polishing Room records at Cody. Serial number 927132 was made in late October 1941, pre War. Bert. WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L. Accumulator.Serial number: C93760 or C98760(Second number is hard to determine) Barrel length: 32 inches. Markings on barrel: "Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A. Model 1893 Pat. Nov. 25, 1890 and Dec. 6, 1892." Markings on pump slide: "Model 1897 Winchester Trade Mark Reg.in U.S. Pat. Off." The shotgun is in good ...The vast majority of the date of manufacture lists found on the internet for the Winchester Model 1897/97 are grossly inaccurate. Model 97 S/N 865796 was manufactured in March 1931 per the original Winchester factory records. ... Open the drop down list and you will then select 1893 & 1897. Then add the serial number. ...Winchester shotgun model 1897. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by Road Rat Mar 27, 2013. C. Codeman ...Winchester SERIAL NUMBERS. Please be aware, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided blow. Data is based on the best available information from the time but there is no guarantee that all serial number and year combinations are 100% accurate. Slide Action Rifles Model 1890. Year Serial Number Range. 1890 1 - 113The new IAC Cowboy 1897's are in stock and are ready to ship. These are the best 97 replica's to date. They are smooth, cycle, feed, extract, and eject extremely well. Interstate Arms Corp has outdone themselves with this gun. A second manufacturing plant came on line and a new line of 97's was introduced by Interstate Arms Co.Your Model 1897 has an illegally altered/defaced serial number. When production of the Model 1897 began on May 24th, 1897, the very first serial number was 34151 (the Model 1897 serialization was a continuation of the predecessor Model 1893). Winchester never used the letter "A" on the Model 1897 (stamped above the serial number).Winchester Model 1897 Black Diamond Trap Gun. Description: This Winchester was produced in 1906. The shotgun's serial number is 302662. This gun is Trap Gun marked on bolt face. This is a early model 1897 that has the screw retained cartridge stops. The stock is the English style straight grip with the black diamonds on each side of the wrist.Aug 24, 2020 · Winchester Model 1897 “C”. August 23, 2020 Othais. While marketed, and widely recognized as an entirely new firearm, the Winchester 1897 is actually an evolution of the previous Model 1893, albeit a strong one. Essentially, the slide action shotgun was new technology and required the usual problem solving period of rapid competition and ...Jan 12, 2023 ... In this video we'll be looking at Winchester 1897 and what made it into the shotgun that's so well known. Music: Flatback Ford by Jeremy ...The serial number for the Winchester Model 70 is located on the receiver, usually on the right side, near the magazine well and the bolt handle. The Model 70 series features a seri...Aug 3, 2020 · The Model 1897 was a great seller for Winchester: During its 60-year production span, 1,025,000 guns were sold. The Model 1897 adapter allowed the attachment of the M1917 bayonet. The Model 1897 could be ordered in several different configurations: Standard Gun. 12- or 16-gauge: 30-inch barrel (12-gauge) and 28-inch barrel (16-gauge); plain ...Aug 13, 2022 · The earliest Take Down Model 1897 I have found thus far is serial number 48866 & 48870 and both were marked on the receiver and take down extension. The hard rubber butt plate was standard for the Brush Gun variation from day one of their production.Using online references or contacting Winchester directly can help in decoding the serial number. 5. Is a Winchester Model 97 still functional? Many Winchester Model 97 shotguns are still functional, especially if they have been properly maintained and serviced. However, it is always recommended to have any used firearm inspected by a gunsmith ...These were posted so potential buyers can see that it too was an original WW1 Winchester 1897 Trench Gun.SOLDCurio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 Trench Gun Serial Number: E669021 Barrel Length: 20 inches Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Excellent Action ...1890 Winchester Serial Info. ... 1897 55855 1898 64748 1899 80268 1900 100554 1901 127181 1902 154985 1903 186724 1904 228104 ... From February 6th, 1933 through early June of 1933, serial numbers reached 846524... these were the first true Model 90 parts clean-up rifles assembled, but the receiver frames were newly manufactured. Some of these ...Where is the serial number on a Winchester Model 1897? May 15, 2024 by Gary McCloud. The serial number on a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun can typically …If you own a Kenmore appliance and are curious about its age, you can easily find out by using the serial number. The serial number on a Kenmore appliance contains important inform...The following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below 1897 32335* 1898 64668* 1899 96999* 1900 129332* 1901 161665* 1902 193998* 1903 226331* ... Over one million Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns were produced before they were discontinued in 1957. Most of them were produced before 1925.My brother has a later 69A sporting rifle. Some differences as to age are the way the magazines are marked on the bottom, and front sights. My magazine has, "Made in USA-Winchester-Trade Mark" stamped on it, his simply "Winchester". My front sight is a dovetail with a blade pinned in, his is one piece, like a typical 50's .22 rifle.May 6, 2017 · Phil, All of the U.S. Government purchased Model 1897 Riot Guns and Trench Guns for WW I were solid frames. The WW II Riot & Trench Guns were all Take Downs. Any ordnance marked Riot & Trench guns found outside of the serial number ranges discussed in the references you mention are more than likely fakes (though there are a few that are …Model/configuration - MODEL 1897 SLIDE ACTION shotgun, 12 ga., with 26-32 inch bbl., and blue finish. Serial Number - 442557 mfg. circa 1910. Additional Information - improved Model 1893 action, visible hammer, various chokes, takedown or solid frame, plain pistol grip stock. Over 1,024,700 mfg. between 1897-1957.Serial number 3770 would have been manufactured in 1897 and the earliest 405's weren't produced until the fall of 1903. According to George Madis in The Winchester Book, "Letters A or B by serial numbers denote basic changes in magazine springs and firing pin retractors as well as other minor changes."Exceptional World War I Era U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with BayonetThis is an exceptional World War I era Winchester Model 1897 trench shotgun that falls into the known serial number range of approximately 620000-730000. Enlisted American soldiers skilled at trap shooting were issued these shotguns with 00 Buckshot ammunition and typically positioned to be able to fire at enemy ...Late U.S. Marked Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with BayonetThis is a fine WWII production Winchester Model 97 Riot shotgun that falls into the noted serial number range (E910000 to E960000), for WWII Winchester shotguns. It has the correct U.S. proof and acceptance marks on the receiver with a correct U.S. cartouched buttstock. The left side of the 20 1/2 inch barrel is .... The Model 1897 was a great seller for Winchester: During its 60-yearBig Larry said . jolly bill said . For the subject gun on Guns Intl wi Jul 22, 2005 · found this in ronald Stadts book, "Winchester Shotguns and Shotshells" Pg 46 under the Model 1893 the predecessor to the 1897. "Some Model 1893s had serial numbers obliterated and "W.R.A. Co." stamped in their place This likely was done by chain stores that violated fair trade price stipulations made by Winchester and did not want … I found a couple pages that listed serial numbers but none SOLD FOR: $1,375.00 Make: Winchester Model: Model 1893 Serial Number: B 24644 Year of Manufacture: 1897 Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 5/8” Black Powder Shells ONLY Action Type: Slide (Pump) Action Tubular Magazine Shotgun Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./ NEW … Jan 9, 2002 · Winchester revamped the shotgun and relau...
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