Winchester Model 97' shotgun

Rosedog · February 16, 2002, 07:58 PM

The Model 97' is a great old gun! I understand that with the growth of Cowboy Action Shooting that the 97's value has increased.

Blue Book on a 12 ga. 80% gun is quoted at $450, and 90% brings $500. I don't know if these are valid numbers in light of increased interest in the Model 97 due to CAS.

Does anybody have a fair guess as to current value on a 80% or 90% gun?

Just for info: Winchester M97's were made from 1897 until 1955

Ranger Grant · February 16, 2002, 09:56 PM

Can't give you any info on current fair value, but I can tell you that when you can find a W'97 at a gun show (SF Cow Palace in my area) the "Dealers" want way more than I would pay.

IIRC, Norinco(?) is importing a copy of the W'97. I briefly looked at one. It was retailing for around $300. It was a little rough in operation, but not bad.

Best, RG

redneck · February 19, 2002, 12:15 PM

Can't give you specific details on price. however there were two production runs. First one ended in 1915 IIRC. It was a one peice gun, didn't break in two where the barrel and magazine meet the action. The second production run went on through 55' and could break down. The one peice guns are worth a lot more.

February 16, 2002, 07:58 PM	#1
Rosedog Junior Member Join Date: January 1, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 11	Winchester Model 97' shotgun The Model 97' is a great old gun! I understand that with the growth of Cowboy Action Shooting that the 97's value has increased. Blue Book on a 12 ga. 80% gun is quoted at $450, and 90% brings $500. I don't know if these are valid numbers in light of increased interest in the Model 97 due to CAS. Does anybody have a fair guess as to current value on a 80% or 90% gun? Just for info: Winchester M97's were made from 1897 until 1955

February 16, 2002, 09:56 PM	#2
Ranger Grant Member Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 56	Can't give you any info on current fair value, but I can tell you that when you can find a W'97 at a gun show (SF Cow Palace in my area) the "Dealers" want way more than I would pay. IIRC, Norinco(?) is importing a copy of the W'97. I briefly looked at one. It was retailing for around $300. It was a little rough in operation, but not bad. Best, RG __________________ "An armed society is a polite society"

February 19, 2002, 12:15 PM	#3
redneck Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 364	Can't give you specific details on price. however there were two production runs. First one ended in 1915 IIRC. It was a one peice gun, didn't break in two where the barrel and magazine meet the action. The second production run went on through 55' and could break down. The one peice guns are worth a lot more. __________________ Fix it right the first time... Use Baling Wire !