WTS OR 12Ga Win 97

Charger · Nov 19, 2017

Cowboy action shooters.
This model 97 is in good shape from the 40s E-series
Asking 400.00$
Transfer done in place of my choice in Canby I pay.
Transfer done at your place you pay.

Cart and also holster also for sale.
Court is in very nice shape large tires $200.00$

Holsters 75. 00$
Also have other items for cowboy action shooting clothing etc.

djharteloo · Nov 19, 2017

Pm sent.

fordf1004x4 · Nov 21, 2017

What is the waist size on the holsters? And what caliber is the belt for?

Charger · Nov 21, 2017

Caliber is 45
Waist is 38 I think have to measure it and let you know for sure tomorrow.

Charger · Nov 25, 2017

fordf1004x4 said:
What is the waist size on the holsters? And what caliber is the belt for?

I have a 38 waist and I'm in the third hole of 5
If interested I can send more pics

jbett98 · Nov 25, 2017

Is the model '97 a solid receiver, or the take down style?

Charger · Nov 25, 2017

jbett98 said:
Is the model '97 a solid receiver, or the take down style?

Sorry I'm not sure the difference I will take some pics of the receiver maybe you can tell me post them this evening.

fordf1004x4 · Nov 25, 2017

It is a take down. The picture is a little dark but you can tell by the magazine cap.

JohnnyHammersticks · Nov 30, 2017

Has the chamber been reamed to accept modern 2 3/4 ammo?

M_59 · Nov 30, 2017

Why would it need to be "reamed for modern ammo"? They made the 97 clear up into the 50's.

JohnnyHammersticks · Nov 30, 2017

Paper shotgun hulls are an 1/8th of an inch shorter than current plastic hulls. Winchester 1897's have been known to crack receivers when used with plastic hulled ammunition over time, due to the pressure spikes created by the oversized ammunition. Most cowboy action guns have been modified with correct sizes chambers and forcing cones. This is a known issue that is discussed on plenty of forums where cowboy action shooting (and these shotguns) are popular.

Charger · Nov 30, 2017

I have no idea.
How can I tell.

JohnnyHammersticks · Nov 30, 2017

If this information wasn't disclosed when you purchased it, it probably has the original chamber. To verify you would need a chamber gauge or a gunsmith who has one. Using plastic hulled rounds won't rupture a barrel or cause an immediate catastrophic failure, but will cause greatly accelerated wear on the ejector and receiver.

jordanka16 · Dec 2, 2017

From the 40s the throat is probably reamed for plastic shells, mine is. A paper shell throat looks like a rifle chamber, with a sharp shoulder to the barrel, plastic shell throats have a very gradual taper.