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Old June 9, 2013, 11:58 PM   #10
Mike Irwin
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The Winchester 1897 was developed from the Model 1893 specifically to allow for use of modern smokeless powders.

Depending on when it was made, however, it could also also have 2 1/2" chambers.
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