May 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchester vintage hunting equipment for sale ebay. The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white. It was designed by john browning, but was not the first pump action designed and sold. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates. This is a beautiful example, even the barrel shroud is clean and free of. 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. Winchester 1897 november repeating arms catalog no 60. The shotgun first premiered in winchesters november 1897 calendar in 12 and 16 gauge. Winchester 1897 gun parts antique firearms, winchester, marlin, remington jimenez, bryco jennings, buttplates, barrels, sights, screws description. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and whats beautiful in the duck.
Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. The design of this firearm created the base for the development of modern pumpaction shotguns from both winchester and their competitors. Winchester ga model 1897 cylinder choke barrel gun. There is apparently also a reference in army contracts 30 october 1920 of. Although the book was an immediate bestseller, sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become a success she died on 25 april 1878. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. 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 2 34 in. Jun 15, 2017 the winchester 1897 was more robust to utilize the more powerful smokeless powder that was growing in popularity.
The book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m. Additionally, they have all of the model 189797 serialization records up to the end of production in september of 1957 at serial number 1024701. Browse all new and used winchester shotguns model 97 for sale and buy. The autobiography of a horse, first published november 24, 1877, is anna sewells only novel, composed in the last years of her life between 1871 and 1877 while confined to her house as an invalid. What is the value of a winchester model 97 answers. Up for your consideration is a nice old winchester model 1897 12 ga solid frame shotgun. The winchester 1897 was more robust to utilize the more powerful smokeless powder that was growing in popularity. This takedown model made it possible to quickly remove the barrel of the shotgun. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. Model 1897 winchester steel butt plate with spur, original. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. If it have any markings such as police use, military use, or any other historic use the value would be much higher, for example the u.
Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. This model was marked model 1897 on the slide action rails until circa 1912 approx. Whether brandished by lee marvin in the professionals or wielded by william holden in the wild bunch, the winchester model 97 riot gun is the bad boy of smoothbores. The value is retail, so if you are selling to a dealer, the value will be less. Winchester model 1873, winchester model 73, winchester. Black beauty anna sewell hardcover companion library book.
Black beauty book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. That credit goes to christopher spencer, who put the first pump action on the market in 1882. In the pile was a 32 full solid frame 1897 in 12 ga. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. It was designed utilizing a stronger frame steel than the 1893, the chamber was made longer for the 234 inch shells, the frame top was made solid for side ejection, and the stock was made longer and with less drop. Winchester 12 gauge 1897 12 gauge 16 gauge guntrader. Learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. Wonderful old copy of black beauty dated 1897 with 50 beautiful antique illustrations. This particular example was captured during a raid on a police barracks.
Practical machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly and discuss common challenges with your peers. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The rifle, carbine, and musket, which was only produced in small numbers. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. Winchester produced three variations of the model 1873 lever action. The next year a takedown variant of the win 1897 was produced.
The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a. The 1897 winchester shotgun was an updated successor to the 1893 winchester. The earliest dated inscribed copies are christmas 1877. 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. Today black beauty is one of the bestselling books in history, with over 50 million copies sold in 50 different languages.
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. See more ideas about winchester 1897, guns and ammo and shotgun. Winchester lever action repeating firearms vol 3 1894 and 1895. We maintain a broad inventory of winchester rifles online and in our store. The model 1897 was first listed by winchester in the november 1897 catalog. Winchester 1973 magazine tube spring length relaxed by markmcadoo mon feb 17, 2020 1. Macon gunstocks winchester 1905 winchester 1907 winchester. Office products, pet supplies, premium beauty, prime video, smart home, software. Color frontispiece and other color illustrations throughout book. The winchester model 1887, a black powder lever action shotgun. According to the 27th edition of the blue book of gun values, a winchester 1897 is worth. For those with special features, it is best to consult an expert. Winchester offered its model 1897 as a riot gun takedown versions were added after 1935 with a cylinderchoked 20inch barrel. The 97 winchester continued in production until 1957, and while serials of past one million exist, numbering took up where the 1893 left off.
A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. 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. Crossley johnson, but was definitely inspired by brownings model 1897. You can buy winchester 1897 with confidence from thousands of. Winchester 1897 12 gauge single barrel pump shotgun serial no.
Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Winchester 1973 magazine tube spring length relaxed by markmcadoo. Jan 07, 2014 the book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m.
Pictures of all color and frame options have been prepared. Quality books on this particular firearm are not readily available but from what i have seen available, i personally feel that this is the best text available for the winchester 1897. Jan 01, 2005 12ga winchester model 97 handbook paperback january. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12. Somewhere, and i havent verified this, there are rumours of 2,000 model 1897 shotguns being purchased in 1920. Winchester 1897 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. The winchester 1897 a classic tale ahead by design gat. If anyone could help out it would be much appreciated. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. I have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. Winchesters bad boy smoothbore model 97 riot gun gun. After you have found your model and condition, you can use the following chart to find the approximate value of your gun. Completely updated pricing for winchester firearms with new entries and photos.
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. Whether brandished by lee marvin in the professionals or wielded by william holden in the wild bunch, the winchester model 97 riot gun is the bad boy of smoothbores paradoxically, it was also a favorite of early 20th century law enforcement agencies, including the texas rangers, the. Choose between art print, framed print, or canvas print. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle. Macon gunstocks top quality walnut gun stock made for winchester model 1905 winchester model 1910 winchester model 1907 semi auto rifles.
The rifle and musket variations utilized a 24 barrel while the carbine used a 20 barrel. Get the best deals on winchester vintage hunting equipment. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Winchester introduced the model 1893 that year, made some revisions on the locking, and introduced the improved gun in 1897. Discussion in shotguns started by mookiie, feb 18, 20. How much is the book black beauty book sewell 1890 worth. Book is pulling away from spine and spine is taped. Needs to be redone by a professional book binder, but in the meantime this is a valuable collectible.
Winchester model 1873, winchester model 73, winchester model. This gun is pictured on page 315 of the winchester engraving book by larry wilson. Clear winchester wikipedia page 2 items found page 1 1. The winchester 1897 was the gun that really set the standard for the nowubiquitous pump action shotgun. Shop our collection of winchester rifles, antique winchesters for sale and other winchester products here. About 5 years ago one of our local pawn shops burned down. Dec 03, 2015 when it comes to iconic collectable smoothbores, few hold a candle to the winchester model 97 riot gun. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. The 1876 winchester was produced from 1876 through only 1899, and during that 23year period there were almost 64,000 guns sold. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. He decided it was time to publish a book to help others to figure out what to look for and. Aldens 1954 hunting and gun book catalog remington marlin winchester savage. Cowboy gun works jim mcmahon aka jimmy spurs 3107 head of pond rd island pond, vt 05846 shop phone. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. If you would, please let me know what source you got the quote from. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. 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. How you find the value of an 1897 winchester answers.
Thank you for viewing one of our wall art listings. Determine the condition of firearm you will find many ways of describing the condition of firearms some using percentages and some just descriptive words. There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. Get the best deals on winchester vintage hunting catalogs when you shop the largest. You appear to indicate that it is a take down riot gun, which is the first clue that it is not a military contract gun. Buy black beauty book in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals. Recently aquired this winchester 1897 shotgun, manufactured in 1901.