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markrsims · June 16, 2012, 02:07 PM

Picked up an 1897 on Gunbroker a couple of weeks ago. Nice old non-takedown gun from 1907, it had been nicely parkerized a while back (evidently due to some rust, it has light pitting on the triggerguard) and the wood has been replaced with nice, modern, but original shape stuff. I've not fired it, and everything seems tight, but when I cycle the slide, the bolt locks, but then I can wiggle the forearm (twisting back and forth) and the bolt unlocks.

Just wanted to see if this was common with these old girls, or If I should get it in to a 'smith. Don't want to end up eating a bolt.

June 16, 2012, 02:07 PM	#1
markrsims Junior Member Join Date: September 19, 2009 Posts: 8	Winchester 1897 concern Picked up an 1897 on Gunbroker a couple of weeks ago. Nice old non-takedown gun from 1907, it had been nicely parkerized a while back (evidently due to some rust, it has light pitting on the triggerguard) and the wood has been replaced with nice, modern, but original shape stuff. I've not fired it, and everything seems tight, but when I cycle the slide, the bolt locks, but then I can wiggle the forearm (twisting back and forth) and the bolt unlocks. Just wanted to see if this was common with these old girls, or If I should get it in to a 'smith. Don't want to end up eating a bolt.