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< 16ga. Guns ~ Winchester 1897 w/20" Barrel |
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Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:26 pm
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Joined: 08 Jun 2009
Posts: 321
Location: So Cal
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I have a 16ga Winchester 1897 that was made in 1905. It is a takedown model and not a riot gun. From what I've read the normal barrel length for a 16ga gun of this vintage was 28 or 30", only riot guns came with a 20" barrel.
Does anyone know "for sure" if Winchester ever made a 16ga, non-riot gun in 1905 with a 20" barrel, or were they all made with the longer barrels. It's possible that what I have was cut down professionally. |
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Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:42 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:25 pm
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
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Might have been done due to usage.
Start searching the auction site for a replacement, if you want to??
Use it as is, it will be sweet of flushing grouse and rabbits. |
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Posted:
Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:26 pm
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 367
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Might have been done due to usage.
Start searching the auction site for a replacement, if you want to??
Use it as is, it will be sweet of flushing grouse and rabbits. |
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Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:13 pm
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Joined: 20 Jan 2015
Posts: 43
Location: Victoria BC & Peoria AZ
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It was likely cut down by a Cowboy Action Shooter.
20 inches is the preferred length for this type of competition.
12 out of 14 of my 16 ga 97 are 20 to 22 inches. |
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Posted:
Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:14 pm
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Joined: 20 Jan 2015
Posts: 43
Location: Victoria BC & Peoria AZ
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It was likely cut down by a Cowboy Action Shooter.
20 inches is the preferred length for this type of competition.
12 out of 14 of my 16 ga 97 are 20 to 22 inches. |
_________________ Howdy |
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