I’ve been looking for a set like this, after seeing one a couple years ago. Serial 472xxx puts it at 1909 I believe? It’s a two barrel set, 26in CYL and 30in Full. Both break down barrels serials match the receiver. I was told it was possibly done as a special order back in the day. Don’t have it in hand yet but excited to get it.
ahedgpe said
I’ve been looking for a set like this, after seeing one a couple years ago. Serial 472xxx puts it at 1909 I believe? It’s a two barrel set, 26in CYL and 30in Full. Both break down barrels serials match the receiver. I was told it was possibly done as a special order back in the day. Don’t have it in hand yet but excited to get it.
A complete serial number would pin down the date of manufacture.
Winchester manufactured a fair number of 2-barrel Model 1897 sets. The configuration you mention is (or was) one of the more common. In my research survey, I list them as a “Field/Brush” gun.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
ahedgpe said
I’ve been looking for a set like this, after seeing one a couple years ago. Serial 472xxx puts it at 1909 I believe? It’s a two barrel set, 26in CYL and 30in Full. Both break down barrels serials match the receiver. I was told it was possibly done as a special order back in the day. Don’t have it in hand yet but excited to get it.
A complete serial number would pin down the date of manufacture.
Winchester manufactured a fair number of 2-barrel Model 1897 sets. The configuration you mention is (or was) one of the more common. In my research survey, I list them as a “Field/Brush” gun.
Bert
Thanks Bert, Is your survey available for viewing on the site? 472999
S/N 472999 was manufactured in mid December 1909.
In answer to your question about my research survey, No it is not available for viewing. It is a rather large Excel spreadsheet and does not lend itself to upload and display on the internet. If you are looking for specific information, simply ask the question and I will endeavor to answer it if possible.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
S/N 472999 was manufactured in mid December 1909.In answer to your question about my research survey, No it is not available for viewing. It is a rather large Excel spreadsheet and does not lend itself to upload and display on the internet. If you are looking for specific information, simply ask the question and I will endeavor to answer it if possible.
Bert
No problem. I have heard that approximately 3% of 1897s were true Brush models with the 26in CYL barrels, is that accurate? Also, is there an approximation of how many field/brush combos were sold?
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