Bert H.
Kingston, WA
Admin
Forum Posts: 14307
Member Since:
April 15, 2005
April 15, 2005
Offlinejamned said
I have an 1897 12 ga Serial #40545. Barrel length is 28 3/8″ long. Cyl bore. Is this correct or cut? The sight is original & looks correctly placed. Made in 1908 according to the blue book of gun values, it is a solid frame. Thanks for any help, Jim.
Jim,
Model 1897 serial number “40545” was manufactured in 1897 versus 1908. If the serial number is 405xxx, it was made in 1908. As mentioned, measure the barrel length from the bolt face to the muzzle face (using a cleaning rod).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L

Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 21294
Currently Online: Rick Hill, steve004, Chuck, tim tomlinson, Anthony, Henry Mero, 86Win, chief1966, DQL5150
Guest(s) 384
Top Posters:
TXGunNut: 7348
clarence: 7119
Chuck: 6703
steve004: 5657
1873man: 4897
deerhunter: 2974
twobit: 2693
Big Larry: 2578
mrcvs: 2441
Maverick: 2186
Newest Members:
Cra5115
Tbarnes8
Barry Peret
Kailuastyle808
tmiller62
jpa
Duckman1975
cstar
Billyru
Hrahav
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 15879
Posts: 144634
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10688
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
© Simple:Press —
Log In
