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Are 12 and 16 Gauge Model 1897 Stocks and Forends Interchangeable?
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Peter Brigham
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August 10, 2024 - 2:07 am
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This may be a silly question, but can anyone advise whether stock and forend on a “C” era Model 1897 are interchangeable between a 12 gauge and a 16 gauge gun?

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Bert H.
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The April 1900 Winchester catalog does not list or mention a different stock set for the 16-ga guns.

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Peter Brigham
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Thank you, Bert.  (Quick off the mark as usual!)

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