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1897 What grade do I have?
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December 14, 2020 - 9:49 pm
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I bought a model 97 at an auction and it has knurling on top of the reciever.I have never seen that on a 97 except on a trap or pigeon. The barrel is 30″ Modified. Serial # 87101X.Could this be a Tournament grade?DSC05997.JPGDSC05998.JPGDSC05999.JPGDSC06000.JPGDSC06001.JPGDSC06002.JPGDSC06003.JPGDSC06004.JPG

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No, it is not a Tournament grade Model 97.  It is a Standard (Field) grade gun with a special ordered matted receiver.

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Thank You Bert

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I wonder how many people ordered matting on their receiver?

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I wonder how many people ordered matting on their receiver?  

Not very many.

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