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 ...The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, Riot Gun, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms …The manufacture date of a Winchester Model 94 (.30-30) can be determined by finding and decoding the serial number. The year of manufacture is indicated by the first two digits of the serial number, which can typically be found on the tang or bottom of the receiver. 1. How do I find the serial number on my Winchester Model 94?Winchester Model 1890: Covering numbers: 1 - 752044. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. ...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 ...In this article, we will explore the significance of knowing the manufacture date, provide an overview of Winchester serial numbers, and share popular links for Winchester serial number lookup. Stay tuned as we delve into the fascinating world of Winchester slide action and lever action rifles, including the iconic Model 1894 and Model 1895.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 481062 11 512632 12 544313 13 575213 14 592132 15 601673 16 624537Marlin 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:Winchester began chambering their Model 1897 shotgun in 16 gauge in 1900. They were chambered for 2-9/16" shells, not 2-3/4" shells. Your serial number places its manufacture in 1900. "Model 1897" should be marked on the action rails. Your shotgun looks to have been refinished at some time during its life. The difference between a Socialist and ...895 posts · Joined 2011. #4 · Nov 11, 2023. I am no expert. From what your photos show, the shotgun appears to be a legitimate example and within the correct serial number range for World War One trench gun production with the hand stamped US near the ejection port. As you might imagine, the missing heatshield substantially detracts from value.What do Winchester Model 1897 serial numbers look like? Winchester Model 1897 serial numbers consist of multiple digits, commonly engraved or stamped into the metal receiver. 4. How can I check the manufacturing date of a Winchester Model 1897? Serial number records can be cross-referenced with production dates to determine the manufacturing ...CRUFFLER.COM. presents. Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 1894. Total Production: Still in ProductionThis firearm is from the collection of Lt. Col. Thomas D. Smith, gold medal and record holder while a member of the US Internationa Pistol team in 1963. SOLD. Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge. Manufacturer: Winchester. Model: 1897 Takedown. Serial Number: 729354. Barrel Length: 20 Inch. Condition: Good.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 …Find the full list of available Winchester models and serial number ranges here. Detail of a page from a Winchester ledger. Early Winchesters mfg. 1873 - 1906. Configuration records are available for most firearms manufactured between 1873 and approximately 1906 depending on the model. Configuration information may include caliber, barrel ...There is no difference between an E series Model 1897 and a Model 97 (other than the specific date of manufacture). In April of 1919, Winchester changed all of their model designations to a 2-digit number versus the older 4-digit number... e.g. the Model 1894 became the Model 94, the Model 1897 became the Model 97, etc.Recently with the new grandson being born i purchased an 1890 winchester 22cal pump that takes shorts, longs and long rifle 22's. Now i gots the old turn of the century bug for sure. I got a 1906 remington model 12 22cal pump also that takes s/l/lr 22's too. 1898 Allen & Hopkins 922 falling block single shot 22.Winchester Model 1897 Trenchgun "E' series serial number Winchester 1897 12g 28" barrel full choke Hello, I have a 1910 Winchester Model 1897 16 gauge with a 28" barrel.Winchester Model 1897: Covering numbers: 31608 - 1024700. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. ...Model 1897 shtguns were avilable with 26 to 32 inch barrels in even inch lengths. Does it have two serial numbers on the bottom of the gun that should match. If so, that tells me it is a takedown configuration. If it only has one serial number then it is a solid frame. I hope this helps a bit. Try to get some photo help and I'll be glad to help ...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 ...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 481062I have an 1897 which was made in 1918 and the action slide is without any of the "Winchester Model 1897" stampings on it. ... The serial number of 1004427 falls into the area of the list where they say the records are not complete, but they listed this serial number as manufacture date of 1954.The pictures you posted also indicate that the butt stock has been replaced with a newer item. Winchester did not begin using the that style (shape) butt stock until the mid 1920s. If you can do so, take the gun outdoors (in natural light), and take new pictures. Include all of the factory markings on the barrel, and the serial number marked on ...BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY 82414 307-587-4771 Contact Us. The Cody Firearms Records Office has rare access to the select serial number records from Winchester, Marlin, and L.C. Smith.BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY 82414 307-587-4771 Contact Us. The Cody Firearms Records Office has rare access to the select serial number records from Winchester, …Serial # 226331 Starts @1903 And Serial #258664 Starts @1904. So I Think Maybe A Late 1903. Many Models Available Check Out The Model 1897 Pigeon High Grade WooHaaa. Around $10,000. That Model Should Have An Engraved Pigeon Behind Hammer And Some Models A Black Diamond Stock Inlay.Find the full list of available Winchester models and serial number ranges here. Winchester Model 21. Model 21 shotguns are the exception to the above Winchester records information. Model 21s were first manufactured in the early 1930s and we have final inspection records for the majority of Model 21s produced by Winchester.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.there is alot of dates and years listed. It got the Serial Number too offcourse. I surfed Winchesters pages for a good time and after a while i found out that the shotgun is a Model 12 (My fault, it's a 1897). After some more surfing i found a page showing the serial numbers/years of production and what I've got is a 1929 model.Model 1866. Model 1873. Model 1876. Model 1885 Single Shot. Model 1886. Model 1892. Model 1894 (Mod 94) Model 1895. Model 53.Winchester Dates of Manufacture. WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE. Winchester Model 1912:Covering numbers: 1 - 2023672. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button.WINCHESTER MODEL 1890. First Serial Number of Each Year. 1932–Serial numbers were picked at random and large blocks were skipped so serial numbers will be found as high as 849,110. Total guns produced is from 1890 to 1941 is 764,365. These were manfactured in the following Calibers –22 Short ,22 Long Rifle, 22 Short ,Long and Long rifle and ...Winchester did not introduce the Take Down variation of the Model 1897 until serial number 48866 & 48870 (April 1898). All of the early production Model 1897 shotguns were Solid frame (just like the predecessor Model 1893). Serial number 44779 was manufactured in December of 1897. You can send pictures to me at - [email protected] BertDec 14, 2023 · All serial numbers above 1903 are estimates and amounts manufactured each year are estimates. All guns above serial number 82256 are modern and all Federal laws apply to their transfers . For more on this subject we recommend the following book: The Winchester Book by George MadisHello everyone I recently bought a Winchester model 1897 16ga at a gun show and I have two questions, the first is what year my particular shotgun was made, I was told at the gun show that it was 1906 but I want to make sure. The serial number is D 260322. My second question is will it fire the normal 2 3/4 shells?The slide bar is roll-stamped with the legend: "MODEl 1897/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG, IN U.S.PAT.OFF." in three lines. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the elongated, two-line, New Haven address and patent dates followed by "12 GA.". "CYL." ... The serial number "E/686668" is roll-stamped on the underside of the receiver.PARTS CAN BE HARD TO FIND. Due to the over 150 year history of Winchester Repeating Arms, many parts for a great number of older, out-of-production Winchester brand firearms are sold only through independent specialty parts dealers and service providers which may or may not be listed below.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).In this article, we will explore the significance of knowing the manufacture date, provide an overview of Winchester serial numbers, and share popular links for Winchester serial number lookup. Stay tuned as we delve into the fascinating world of Winchester slide action and lever action rifles, including the iconic Model 1894 and Model 1895.In this article, we will explore the significance of knowing the manufacture date, provide an overview of Winchester serial numbers, and share popular links for Winchester serial number lookup. Stay tuned as we delve into the fascinating world of Winchester slide action and lever action rifles, including the iconic Model 1894 and Model 1895.3. Bolt Action Rifles. Winchester’s bolt action rifles are designed to provide excellent accuracy and performance, with features such as: Smooth bolt operation, Crisp triggers, Ergonomic stocks for comfortable shooting. They included models 54, 52, 70, and model 75, which have the following serial numbers.Dec 20, 2022 ... Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.If you own a Whirlpool appliance, whether it’s a washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher, you may come across the need to find its serial number. Other Whirlpool appliances ma...Serial Number – 486520 mfg. circa 1911. Additional Information – improved Model 1893 action, visible hammer, various chokes, takedown or solid frame, plain pistol grip stock. Over 1,024,700 mfg. …The Winchester 1894 was the first commercial American repeating rifle built that used a smokeless powder. It was originally chambered to fire two metallic black powder cartridges, .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester. In 1895 Winchester began manufacturing rifles with a different steel composition that could handle higher pressure rounds and ...Fiveshot, just about every Winchester serial number table out there is incorrect. As I already mentioned, I have Model 1897 riot gun serial number 737737 which the Winchester Polishing Room records date to 1920. Also, several years ago a dealer acquired over 70 Model 1897 trench guns from the Richmond, VA Police Dept.WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE. WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE. Winchester Model 1897:Covering numbers: 31608 - 1024700. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. Select a different model.Jul 22, 2005 · 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!).The Winchester Model 1893 Slide Action Shotgun was designed and patented by the Browning Brothers, and was the first successful slide-action shotgun. It was introduced in May of 1893, and was manufactured until July of 1897. It was made in 12 Gauge only, and with a 2-5/8" chamber only, with 30" and 32" rolled steel Full choke barrels as ...PARTS CAN BE HARD TO FIND. Due to the over 150 year history of Winchester Repeating Arms, many parts for a great number of older, out-of-production Winchester brand firearms are sold only through independent specialty parts dealers and service providers which may or may not be listed below.The demand of new WINCHESTER 1897 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. The demand of used WINCHESTER 1897 shotgun's has not changed over the past 12 months. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. *Caliber, Barrel Length, Generations, Sub Models may all affect item price. Make sure your search is specific ...When my father passed away I ended up with his (or his father's) Winchester 1897 gun with the serial number D 833940. ... Additionally, an "E" series gun in the 800,000 serial number range is a Model "97" versus an "1897". The serial number itself (833940) tells us that it was manufactured in April of the year 1928.The 1894 looks like it is at least that old, but only because of the discoloring of the steel, otherwise it doesn't look like a gun that has been used hard. As I mentioned in that post, it is a 30-30 wcf saddle ring carbine with the 20" round barrel, with a 5 digit serial number of 79019. It doesn't have any altered or added sights.Apr 1, 2011 · Gender:Male. Location:LAWNDALE CALIF. SASS# 13488. the cowboys, cajon cowboys. Posted April 1, 2011. I know that the first 2 numbers stand for the year. But what does the letter before the serial number stand for? Is it like a model letter and if so what is the latest.Additionally, an "E" series gun in the 800,000 serial number range is a Model "97" versus an "1897". The serial number itself (833940) tells us that it was manufactured in April of the year 1928. If it is actually "333940", it was manufactured in July of 1906. ... Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge with serial number 852542. Can you tell me w...The Model 1887 was replaced in June of 1901 by the modernized Model 1901. The Model 1887 shotgun is a lever-action rolling block design, chambered in 12-gauge 2 ⅝" and 10-ga 2 ⅞" black powder shells only. All Model 1887 shotguns have an elegant "WRA Co." monogram engraved on the left side of the receiver frame, and were case color ...1897 winchester. Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 5 replies 5 participants last post by grizcty Dec 12, 2011. T. topdog53711 Discussion starter 1 post ...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. ...The Winchester Model 1893/1897 was essentially a work in progress in the early years. They eventually went through the D View attachment 38771 and finally E versions. View attachment 38772 Stadt explains a number of the changes in his book Winchester Shotguns and Shotshells. I have never seen a gun marked A or B.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). BertIn some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office. 801-333-3288. Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711. For Parts and Service call: 800.322.4626.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.Jul 22, 2005 · 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!).Winchester revamped the shotgun and relaunched the solid-frame product as the 1897. A little more than a year later, the company added a 12-gauge takedown version of the 1897. The 1897 was officially discontinued in 1957, when the series's serial numbers climbed above 1 million.Aug 24, 2020 · Winchester Model 1897 “C”. 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 innovation.Additionally, an "E" series gun in the 800,000 serial number range is a Model "97" versus an "1897". The serial number itself (833940) tells us that it was manufactured in April of the year 1928. If it is actually "333940", it was manufactured in July of 1906. ... Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge with serial number 852542. Can you tell me w...Know what your Winchester firearms are worth with this up-to-date 64-page .PDF download from the Standard Catalog of Firearms. Learn pricing and values for these Winchester firearms: Download a PDF with pricing, value and reference information for Winchester Arms, courtesy of the Standard Catalog of Firearms.Jul 22, 2005 · 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!).Model: 1897 Trench Gun, 97. Serial Number: E693554. Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1919. Gauge: 12 Ga. 2 3/4? Shells. ... The pre-existing Winchester Model 1897 was modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel which protected the hand of the user from the barrel when it became over-heated, and an adapter with bayonet lug for ...We ask that complete serial numbers be provided. A model “97” in the 875000 – 875999 range is a December 1931 or a January 1932 production gun (depending on what the last three digits of the serial number are). Bert. WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L. [email protected] serial number is 883971 for this Winchester. The Tournament grade is a lower grade than the Trap grade. Most buyers opted to pat a few dollars more and buy the Trap grade. ... Model: 1897 Tournament Grade Serial Number: 883971 Condition: 97% Condition Bore Condition: Very Fine Barrels: 28 Inch Barrel Type: Round Action: Pump Gauge Info: 12 ...Serial number range for World War I era trench and riot guns: E613000-E705000; Serial number range for World War II era trench and riot guns: E921300 …Winchester 1897, SN 871xxx, take down model with matching serial numbers, born in 1940, 22″ barrel with choke tube installed, smooth shiny bore, forcing cone has been opened, ejects very well. Excellent condition on metal and wood, has thin butt pad installed, action work is done and it is ready to ship. Price of gun is $950 plus shipping of $45.Yes, Winchester shotguns manufactured before 1969 can be dated using the serial number. 4. How do I determine the manufacturing date of a Winchester shotgun with a three-letter serial number prefix? Shotguns with a three-letter prefix were produced between 1969 and 1975. The letter positioning in the prefix indicates the year of production.Aug 1, 2022 · A complete serial number would pin down the date of manufacture. Winchester manufactured a fair number of 2-barrel Model 1897 sets. The configuration you mention is (or was) one of the more common. In my research survey, I list them as a “Field/Brush” gun. BertWinchester manufactured just shy of one million Model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from July 1897 to September 1957. The Model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older Model 1893. Serial numbers were a continuation of the Model 1893 and began in the 34150 range, and continued through 1024701.BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY 82414 307-587-4771 Contact Us. The Cody Firearms Records Office has rare access to the select serial number records from Winchester, Marlin, and L.C. Smith.May 20, 2024 · Examples of Reading Dates of Manufacture. The alphabetical position determines the year of manufacture. For instance, the letter ‘S’ is the ID date for the year 1959. Other examples include: Two-letter code: AA-1975. Number combination: 24- 1976. It is important to note that the letters’ I’, ‘O’, and ‘Q’ aren’t used as serial ...Hi, The Winchester Model 1897 replaced the Model 1893. It has a stronger frame, The chamber was made longer for the 2 3/4" shells and the top of the frame was covered to force side ejection. It was available in 12 or 16 gauge in a solid or takedown version. ... The caliber is .44-40 and the serial number is ***** The bluing is about 90%, ...741 posts · Joined 2004. #2 · Sep 22, 2007. according to my book your 1897 winchester was made in 1919 however my book may be off a bit. it looks to be a solid frame. Gun Parts Corp. has parts for others on this forum can help much more than myself. Disabled US Marine Retired Semper Fi.Apr 6, 2021 · How big is the barrel on a Model 1897 Winchester shotgun? Model 1897 serial number 91000 was manufactured in January, 1900. The standard barrel length for a Model 1897 Standard (Field grade) gun was 30-inches, but a 28-inch and a 32-inch barrel were optional lengths.April 15, 2005. Offline. 4. November 25, 2020 - 9:58 pm. I agree with Tom. That stated, nearly all of the Trench Guns I have documented in the 924000 serial number range had a 6-row (holes) heat shield, and a "WB" marked butt stock. S/N 924925, 924928, and 924954 all have 6-row heat shields and "WB" on the butt stock.Authenticating an 1897 Trench Gun. September 19, 2023 Ian McCollum Shotgun 3. Authentic World War One 1897 trench guns will have: Serial number between E613,000 and E705,000. High quality rust blue finish. Solid frame. 20-inch cylinder bore barrel (with no bead) Muzzle in lone with bayonet lug. Handguard with six rows of holes. These were posted so potential buyers can see that it too was an original WW1 Winchest
I have a Winchester model 1897 Riot gun, C series serial number dating it between 1900 and 1901. Under the butt plate, it is stamped "57" on the stock. The butt plate is also stamped "57" on the back side of it. The numbers 57 do not appear in the serial number. What does this tell?May 15, 2024 · The Winchester Model 97, a popular pump-action shotgun, was manufactured from 1897 to 1957. To determine the exact year your Model 97 was made, you can check the gun’s serial number against available records or consult a firearm expert.1897 Winchester. I have a 1897 Winchester Pump 12 gauge shotgun. I believe it is a standard. 30 inch barrel. It has extensive engravings on the stock and receiver. Both sides of each. Very good working condition. Serial # is 4830xx. When was it made and how much might it be worth. Thanks. winchester. answer #2. 2bit. 13 years ago.Nov 9, 2023 · 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.A complete serial number would pin down the date of manufacture. Winchester manufactured a fair number of 2-barrel Model 1897 sets. The configuration you mention is (or was) one of the more common. In my research survey, I list them as a "Field/Brush" gun. Bert Thanks Bert, Is your survey available for viewing on the site? 472999The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were ...By using this serial number, you can consult Winchester's records to identify the year of manufacture and other details about your particular Model 97. Contents. FAQs about Winchester Model 97: 1. How can I identify if my Winchester Model 97 is original? ... What is the history of the Winchester Model 97? Introduced in 1897, the Winchester ...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...Serial number reflects date of manufacture to be 1895. The Winchester Model 1893 Slide Action Shotgun was designed and patented by the Browning Brothers, and was the first successful slide-action shotgun. ... John Browning design, serial 93792; Winchester model 1897 Parts gun, 12 gauge, 30" barrel, serial #627479. Both have walnut stock, blued ...The Model 1897 came in 6 configurations: Standard, Trap, Black Diamond Trap, Pigeon, Riot, and Trench. Based on the serial number provided, your gun was made in 1915. Blue Book values (what a dealer would offer you, add around 20% for retail) for the Standard configuration (plain walnut modified pistol grip stock): Excellent: $650-$1,000.Model: 1897 Trench Gun, 97. Serial Number: E679215. Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1919. Gauge: 12 Ga. 2 3/4? Shells. ... The pre-existing Winchester Model 1897 was modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel which protected the hand of the user from the barrel when it became over-heated, and an adapter with bayonet lug for ...WINCHESTER DATES OF MANUFACTURE: Select a different model.7,283. Winchester 1897 12 gauge riot. 20 inch barrel. Serial Number. C. 74372. Can you tell me when this gun was manufactured and is it a factory riot gun. I found this gun in a bank around 1937. winchester. answer share.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. Winchester 1897 Serial Number List; Winchester 1897 Serial NumbersIf you are a guitar enthusiast or looking to buy or sell a guitar, understanding the value of a guitar is crucial. One important factor that determines the value of a guitar is its...May 30, 2015 · 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 mechanism as the first model, with the addition of a take down screw.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 …When the mdl 1893 is still for sale, and it is an winchester 1893 ( not a 1897 ). I will like to buy it. It has to be shipped to the Netherlands. The Winchester 1893 is antique in the US and in teh Netherlands, so it won't be a problem shipping by USPS. Pls mail some photo's to <email> Kind regards. BartII. Model 1900. The Model 42 shotguns began production in 1933 up to 1965, when they ceased production. Model 21s were first manufactured in the early 1930s . receiver from where the bolt opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate x]6?+0-CE>vEN2I&v~m.9Y 3z$\__|^}7)w.~CC^q 7t vj>K+e~\/{x3+8~2oe>>q~K+g4e_WM~|8w?_q1t+3Dw_w]q}Tq}n.uB P~?sRJ{7_ }mpy] W-y_O{]yy_??>0M 7{ qW)O1^m\ke:oS+z s g ...Your Model 1897 is most definitely not 116-years old. The marking on the slide bar indicates that it is an "E" series gun (the letter above the serial number), and that it was not manufactured any earlier than March of 1909. The serial number will tell me exactly when it was manufactured.1 post · Joined 2005. #1 · Jul 10, 2005. I have a Winchester 1897 pump shotgun with a 30" full choke barrel. The serial number is 1011XX with a large case "C" over the top of the number. The blueing is completely gone-just a nice brown patina finish, no rust or pits. The wood is in good shape-no cracks and one small gouge on the buttstock.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 ...Again based on my survey results, just 2.78% of all 990,524 Model 1897s are Brush Guns, which comes out to a total of 27,561. 3. If you apply the 14.2% 16-gauge production number to the 27,561 Brush Gun total, that would indicate that just 3,914 16-ga Brush Guns were made, or just 0.395% of the total Model 1897 production.In today’s fast-paced world, businesses and consumers alike rely heavily on technology. From smartphones to appliances, almost everything we use has a unique identification code kn...3. Bolt Action Rifles. Winchester's bolt action rifles are designed to provide excellent accuracy and performance, with features such as: Smooth bolt operation, Crisp triggers, Ergonomic stocks for comfortable shooting. They included models 54, 52, 70, and model 75, which have the following serial numbers.The serial number identifies it as a January 1900 production gun. I have never found or seen a Model 1897 Riot Gun in 16-ga, all of them were 12-ga guns. Therefore, tt is extremely likely that the barrel has been cut down. ... My Nephew has an 1897 Winchester 16 ga. Cylinder choke, that his is selling, if you're still interested ...Feb 19, 2020 ... They're just some slight differences in the materials and the workmanship and you cannot change parts for these. The weight is the same.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!).Winchester Model 1897; WINCHESTER MODEL 1897. ... The Model 1897 was designed by John Browning and was one of the first mass-produced shotguns. ... Serial number 664848. UPC: GDC0000022258: Gauge ...Model 1866. Model 1873. Model 1876. Model 1885 Single Shot. Model 1886. Model 1892. Model 1894 (Mod 94) Model 1895. Model 53.Winchester Model 1897, 12ga. Description: Added to our pre-owned shotgun inventory today is this Winchester Model 1897 with 20-inch barrel. The John M. Browning-penned 12 gauge shotgun wears serial number 689955, dating it from 1918. 40% condition, honest wear. Contact us for more information and additional photographs.Winchester 1894 Serial number: 4860. Caliber: 30 WCF. Date in: 7-9-1895. Barrel: round. Trigger: Plain. Shipped: 7-9-1895 Condition: All original except for rear site elevator, Blueing turning brown at about 20%, receiver silvered. One of my favorite 1894s. Paid $ 1000 for it at least 12 years ago. ...Mar 12, 2021 · The John Browning designed Winchester Model 1897 shotgun was first adopted by the U.S. military circa 1900. ... The serial number range of World War I military Model 10 trench guns was 128000 ...When the first change was made, the letter "A" was added above the serial number. When the second change was made, the letter "B" was used. Several years into the production run, Winchester made a large number of changes all at once and decided to give it a new model name (1897), but continued the serial number sequence.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. D. DJBadfish Discussion starter. 29 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Nov 26, 2005. I was recently given an old Winchester 1897