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big_ed · March 19, 2011, 06:53 PM

While checking out the local gun shops today I stumbled onto a Winchester
1897. It looked just too good, possibly an older restoration??
S/N 92XXX ??
30" full choke barrel-blueing not to bad
Forearm very good condition
Normal wear on the bottom of the reciever from carry
Action solid, but could have used some lube.

Now,about the stock, Everything looked normal/correct according to the rest of the gun scratches,dents,wear,etc. BUT.. The Butt Plate was Plastic?? with the Winchester logo and was perfectly fitted to the gun.

Any info would be helpful.

March 19, 2011, 06:53 PM	#1
big_ed Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Posts: 34	Winchester 1897 ??? While checking out the local gun shops today I stumbled onto a Winchester 1897. It looked just too good, possibly an older restoration?? S/N 92XXX ?? 30" full choke barrel-blueing not to bad Forearm very good condition Normal wear on the bottom of the reciever from carry Action solid, but could have used some lube. Now,about the stock, Everything looked normal/correct according to the rest of the gun scratches,dents,wear,etc. BUT.. The Butt Plate was Plastic?? with the Winchester logo and was perfectly fitted to the gun. Any info would be helpful.