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Ribs on Model 1897 shotguns

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May 21, 2021 - 1:33 pm

How common are they? Was there more than one style?

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Steve,

Winchester did not install (or offer) Ribs on any of the Model 1897 shotguns. Any gun you might find with a Rib, it was installed aftermarket. Undoubtedly, Simmons installed a few Vent Ribs on them over the years.

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Thanks Bert. I’ve seen very few ribs on M1897’s over the years. Good to know they were all aftermarket.

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