When did Winchester make the first Model 1897 shotgun?

When did Winchester make the first Model 1897 shotgun?

Winchester manufactured just shy of one million Model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from July 1897 to September 1957.

What’s the serial number on a Winchester rifle?

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Where can I find the year of manufacture of a Winchester?

AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR “YEAR OF MANUFACTURE” IS AVAILABLE ON THE WINCHESTER ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE. CLICK HERE. Click below to download a PDF overview of Cody Museum serial number resources.

When was the Winchester Repeating Arms brand made?

Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times. Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify. In general, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided in this document.

What’s the serial number on a Winchester Model 12?

The Winchester Model 12 serial numbers are sequential starting at 1. Also Known as the M12 or Model 12. *introduced in 1912 with only the 20 gauge available, 12 ga. and 16 ga.

What was the price of a Winchester rifle in 1916?

According to a 1916 catalogue, the plain-finish example sold for $25, while an engraved receiver with checkered and finer wood sold for $100. Original Winchester factory records are available for this model from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 377999.

What was the Winchester Model 1897 bayonet made for?

The pre-existing Winchester Model 1897 was modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel which kept the soldier’s hands off a hot barrel, and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing an M1917 bayonet. This model was ideal for close combat and was efficient in trench warfare due to its 20-inch cylinder bore barrel.

Is the Norinco 97 a copy of the Winchester 1897?

The Norinco 97 is an almost exact copy of the Winchester 1897, produced in both Trench and Riot grades, yet lacking in the fit and finish of the originals. When the Model 1897 was first introduced, the price depended upon what grade was being purchased and what features were being added to that specific shotgun.

How did the Winchester Model 1897 Trench grade change?

The Model 1897 Trench grade was an evolution of this idea. The pre-existing Winchester Model 1897 was modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel which kept the soldier’s hands off a hot barrel, and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing an M1917 bayonet. Model 1897 adapter that allowed the attachment of the M1917 bayonet

Where can I find the serial number of a Winchester shotgun?

Original Winchester factory records are available for this model from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 377999. Polishing Room serialization records are available for all serial numbers.

When did Winchester stop using two digit model numbers?

In 1919 Winchester abandoned numbering models by the year of introduction and assigned two-digit numbers, sequential beginning with 51 for rifles. Older guns still in production had their model numbers truncated, e.g. the Model 1912 shotgun became the Model 12.

When did the Winchester Model 1894 / 94 come out?

Winchester Model 1894/94. by Arthur Pirkle. Buy now. Component part diagrams are available for many Winchester models. Click here. *Fine Print: Savage99 is not responsible for errors!