Liberty Jack Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Hi all: I have a new to me Winchester 97 solid frame. It’s an original 1900 model. Looking for advice on a full “service” and inspection. Also tuning for CAS. Any experiences with folks that work on these? Liberty Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Lassiter he's in New Lebanon, Ohio. Phone 937-623-4224 Ask around there's no better gunsmith than him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Even if someone tells you to contact Palo Verde Gunworks in Arizona, don't because he is retired and no longer taking in new work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putnam Under Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Cowboys and Indian store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attica Jack #23953 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Yes, these old shotguns need to be safety inspected before shooting them and having someone slick them up is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major E A Sterner #12916 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Of the 97's I've owned, a good cleaning is the first step to getting them to run, since that last ones were made in 1957, They'll have 60 + years of build up in them since not many people want to attempt a full strip down to clean. As suggested, have Lasiter look it over and recommend what needs to be done to make sure it's safe and then modify it to meet your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I know a few people who has Squibber work on theirs, they are very happy with the work, and showed me the work. Very nice indeed. http://www.dustybunch.org/repair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I just got my 1887 back from the smith at Ahlman's (507) 685-4244 that took over for Coyote Cap. I think his name is either John or Jake, anyways he took a real turd of a Chinese 87 and turned it into a slick drop two SASS gun. Goatneck Clem 817-247-9982 here in TX also does nice work on shotguns. Johnny Meadows 928-300-6684 does really nice shotgun work too, but I'm not sure if he works on 97s. Those are the three SASS smiths I have had personal experience with when it comes to shotguns and I would recommend any one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken George* Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Outlaw Gambler is also very good and a great guy! http://classicoldwestarms.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Jack Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks for the ideas. I joined to club that Lassiter is a member. Have not met anyone yet. I'll get his take since he is local to start, Liberty Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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