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Post by jimh on Sept 26, 2013 18:35:08 GMT -5
So I have always wanted one of these old classics. I also want a model 12 to go along with it but the 97 popped up for a decent price especially for one that is all intact, not modified and still looks good. Should have it next week. Can't wait until my son rips the skin off his knuckles trying to catch a second squirrel real quick!
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 26, 2013 21:21:45 GMT -5
Very cool
How's the stock and bluing (or probably lack there of)?
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 7:41:44 GMT -5
blueing is 50% in my book maybe a tad less but no pits or rust. wood is solid with no cracks but a few dents or scratches as one might come to expect from a firearm that has been in service for almost 100 yrs now (1921 date). original butt plate looks great and thats a bonus. i am thinking about maybe getting it reblued and refinishing the stock but i will wait a while before i make that decission. for now it's just gonna be a tree rat nightmare.
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 8:02:53 GMT -5
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 8:03:48 GMT -5
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 8:04:22 GMT -5
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Post by Jack on Sept 27, 2013 8:51:42 GMT -5
Nice find! That looks to be in very good shape for a working gun of that age.
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Post by twomoons on Sept 27, 2013 8:58:10 GMT -5
Have shot one of these since I was a kid and have never lost any skin from one. They are a great gun. Just make sure the action is clean as dirt can build up under the sear spring and cause a premature hammer fall. Practice letting the hammer down as they get slippery when wet or cold. Lead loads only and they choke is fuller than full can be so let them get out there a ways.
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 9:35:59 GMT -5
Lead loads only and they choke is fuller than full can be so let them get out there a ways. will also take this to the local Turkey Shoot this fall! btw what would you say would be a good fair price for this one as pictured. |
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Post by jmarriott on Sept 27, 2013 16:07:40 GMT -5
I love that hammer on the 1897. I do not see many for sale and most that are for sale seem to be 16 gauge not 12.not that there is anything wrong with a 16 at all. The hammer must be about the same as the later non pig tail model 37,
I (well dad) has his fathers model 12 16 gauge shotgun. First time he used it to duck hunt the firing pin broke. The first time I used it to duck hunt the firing pin broke. Other that that it has been rock solid since my grandmother bought it for grandpa in 1927. I ordered 2 firing pins when I replaced the last one so my grand kids can replace it when they go duck hunting with it. There are two things I love about the model 12:the gun is so thin from barrel to action you can wrap one hand around and the fingers touch. Second you can pull the trigger once and pump it empty.
I see model 12's often. Many with the cuts compensator on them. With the 1897 in the bank the model 12 should be an easier find.
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Post by jimh on Sept 27, 2013 17:15:54 GMT -5
Can't you do the same with the 97? Hold trigger down and pump the gun to shoot?
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Sept 28, 2013 8:27:27 GMT -5
Wow, that is in nice shape! Much better than my dad's. I wouldn't touch it.
What are they going for? 400-600???
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Post by jimh on Sept 28, 2013 8:35:34 GMT -5
I'll have 450.00 in it. I thought was very fair on both parties in it.
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Post by jmarriott on Sept 28, 2013 14:31:28 GMT -5
Can't you do the same with the 97? Hold trigger down and pump the gun to shoot? With it being a john Moses browning design I would think that it will fire just pumping I have never fired one to be sure. |
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Post by jimh on Sept 29, 2013 8:41:30 GMT -5
Can't you do the same with the 97? Hold trigger down and pump the gun to shoot? With it being a john Moses browning design I would think that it will fire just pumping I have never fired one to be sure. I'll let you know next week, it should be in by we'd or thurs. Now can Red figure out what I traded away for it? |
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