It is a 16 gauge and although the bluing is fading its action is tight and the wood has no cracks or gouges and this gun is original with no refinishing. Used it for hunting until last year.
2007-10-16 07:27:37 · 10 answers · asked by steve e 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It is 28 inch barrel, full choke, 2 3/4 in chamber and 1897 on the rails
2007-10-16 07:55:24 · update #1
1897 Winchester Slide Action Shotgun 16 Gauge 28"Plain Barrel,Exposed Hammer,Manufactured in 26",28",30" Barreled Versions. Take-down or Solid Versions,Plain Pistol Grip Stock.Manufactured Between 1897-1957 with Total Manufacture of over 1,000,000 Shotguns. (The 1897 is the Improved/Updated Version of the 1893 Winchester Shotgun)
Since the 1897 is embossed on the slide rail that marks your shotgun as being manufactured before 1912. It was also Winchesters first of the 2 3/4" Chamber guns Produced/Manufactured in history......
Below listed values are based on a percentage of Original Finish and Overall condition of the Firearm listed. Normal age and wear is considered in these reflected values.
90% Condition $525
80% " $455
70% " $355
60% " $300
Above listed values are current for October 2007, and are based on current market values on this firearm.
Please Note* With the sale of Winchester Repeating Arms Company, an automatic increase in value of all Winchester Firearms is anticipated and already being reflected in values. Despite the fact that your Shotgun has little of the Original finish, and it's value is reduced somewhat, this gun is still a highly prized Collectors item and will only increase in value. Do not attempt to refinish this Shotgun, as it will only negatively affect it's worth. If this is a family heirloom I would suggest you keep it and not sell it.
2007-10-16 07:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Winchester Model 1897 Value
2016-11-07 04:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a Winchester 1897 16ga. that I am looking to sell. The 1897 has quite a history!
Anyway, you can check the serial number on the internet to see what year it was manufactured. The one I have is a take down model and has a lot of the original finish worn away. It's probably at about 40%. The serial numbers are different on the receiver and barrel, so the barrel is from a different gun. However, both were manufactured in 1907. It looks like mine is worth aroung $475 to $500, but I am not an appraiser.
2007-10-17 03:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by Staveros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the approximate value of Winchester 1897 in fair to good condition?
It is a 16 gauge and although the bluing is fading its action is tight and the wood has no cracks or gouges and this gun is original with no refinishing. Used it for hunting until last year.
2015-08-10 23:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"100% condition could be worth around $850. Values drop off drastically as the per-cent condition drops. For example, the same
'97 in 80% condition has a value of about $450. Add 25% for 16 gauge."
2007-10-16 07:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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No one can do anything but guess without knowing what model number and barrel length it is. Finish also needs to be known, Blue? Nickel? Stainless Steel? Overall conditiom? Model 36? Model 60 ??? Airweight?
2016-04-11 03:47:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About $400.
2007-10-16 08:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you sell it to an FFL dealer or pawn shop, about $ 125- 150, and they in turn will sell it for about $250.
2016-03-18 22:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jeanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gunbroker.com, AuctionArms.com, gunsamerica.com >> Check out these sites for prices & value.*
2007-10-16 13:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The price could be anywhere from 400.00 to 1200.00. I would go to GunBroker.com for some comparison pricing.
2007-10-17 06:36:14 · answer #10 · answered by Buckhunter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋