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Winchester model 1897 Tournament Grade?
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October 2, 2020 - 1:17 am
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I have a model 97  12ga. with rib matting on top of the receiver. The barrel is a plain 30″  modified choke.Pistol grip stock with a Winchester buttplate and an 18 ring round forend. Serial # E 871016. Is this a tournament grade and how many were made?,Value?

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Sounds more like a standard grade, some pics would help with your final question. 

 

Mike

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Can you post clear pictures of it? Or, send pictures of it to me at [email protected]

Based on your limited description, I doubt that it is a Tournament grade gun. The serial number tells me that it was manufactured late in the year 1931.

Bert

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