Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Was visiting with my brother in law (he's 71 years old) yesterday.. He mentioned he had his Dad's original '97 pump 12 gauge shotgun I don't know much about the original Winchester '97's.. He said he'd like to get it fixed back up to pass along to his grandkids.. He knew I shot SASS and he knew they were used by CA Shooters and asked my if I knew of a reputable gunsmith in Central Illinois area that might fix it up... He said it needed some some stock work... Had some big gouges in it that somebody had filled with wood putty and stopped at that point.. Didn't refinish any of it at all.. He said when he shot it the last time the barrel came off in his hand.. So I'm assuming it's a take down model and the threads are worn .. if not worn out.. I told him the threads might be able to be reworked/built back up.. I don't really know.. He'd like to have it reblued... He said it had some pitting on the barrel and receiver.. I asked how is the bore inside the barrel.. He said he hasn't really looked yet.. I told him it's probably not worth the money he's gonna have to spend on it.. but he said "It was my Dad's.. I want to keep it and pass it down the family line." I also asked him how much do you want to spend? He said "I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on it .. but would spend some hundreds on it to bring it back to life as a serviceable safe shotgun as a keepsake." Can I get some recommendations for a gunsmith in the Central States area that might attempt this type of work that I could put him in touch with?? Rance Thinkin' I put it in the search window and couldn't find anything.. Thanks
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Classic Old West Arms Outlaw Gambler is a member here. http://classicoldwestarms.com/ He specializes in '97 work OLG
Korupt Karl Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Around northern Indiana we use Rusty Finger. Paradise Pass. If you need contact info....pm me and I'll give you a phone number KK
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 the barrel may have come off because it wasn't locked into the threads with the magazine tube thigamajig
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Lonnie at Run-N-Iron in Neb. is magic on original '97's. The best kept secret in CAS. He built a 20 gauge for the Queen before SASS outlawed them.
Chili Ron Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Howdy, I had Coyote Cap work on two of mine and they just run and run. Check with him before you ship it anywhere. If you can hand it to a local guy, fine. IF it gets fixed right. Talk with Cap tho, I think you will be glad you did. Best CR
Rootin Tootin Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Rance........Jim Knapp in Colona, IL can do all the repairs as well as the blueing......... 309 441 5838.. He does all my stuff since Doug died. Need to call for an appt.. See you at Shady next week.........RT
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 I know Coyote Cap.. I also know his work is great..and he's a great gunsmith on '97's.. I also know he's known Nation wide.. but... he's probably (because he's so darn good) got a waiting list a mile long.. My brother in law is not wanting a race gun.. just a keepsake rebuilt.. Rance Thinkin' Thanks fellers for all yer responses
Grouchy Spike Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Talk to Mr Wright at http://www.wrightsgunsmiths.com/index.html He does repair and alteration.
Goldsmith SASS #29116 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Classic Old West Arms Outlaw Gambler is a member here. http://classicoldwestarms.com/ He specializes in '97 work OLG +1
Red Cent Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I would think there would be somebody at your club to look at the shotgun.
Blackey Cole Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I had both my original 97s were worked on by big Lou from the new. I think he was from Oregon but I'm not sure as I've not seen him in a few years.
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