I have a winchester model 97 ser. no. E828037 it has a 30in. full choke stainless steel barrel with all winche

Question

I have a winchester model 97 ser. no. E828037 has 30in. full choke stainless steel barrel with all winchester patent. nos. and proof marks. in good condt. can anybody tell me about this gun. yr. mfg. possible value, ive never seen another with a stainless barrel. i would app. any info.

Answer 1

I would contact the factory directly.
Try this link:

http://www.winchesterguns.com/services/index.asp

On the left hand side, in red, is both a link for Winchester Firearms Value Book Listing, and Contact Information

Answer 2

Your 97 was probably mfg in late 60s or early 70s.Pretty common gun except for the stainless barrel.Somebody added an after market barrel.Worth about 100.00 to 150.00.Might even bring 200.00 with stainless barrel.