dannyvp Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 My son shot a Winchester pump gun this weekend at a shoot. I can’t remeber the exact details of the gun but he did really well with it over a coach gun. what are some options for that? I’ve read a lot of the Chinese stuff is junk on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You're going to get a lot opinions on this... But through the years I've always had no problems with Winchester 97's. There are a lot of good ones so available. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Just now, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: You're going to get a lot opinions on this... But through the years I've always had no problems with Winchester 97's. There are a lot of good ones so available. Phantom THIS..... ^ AND... there are some good IAC model 97's also. If you find an IAC model, try to make sure the first two digits of the serial number begin with 06 or higher. Preferably, the CB prefix models are the latest and better quality of the IAC 97's. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 The Winchester 1897 is the only legal pump gun in SASS cowboy matches. It, along with some chinese copies are good choices... I have 3 '97s, two work, the 2nd original Winchester works for cowboy, as long as it's fed thru the port. My chinese copy is a TTN trench gun, which isn't legal for cowboy, but is for Wild Bunch. In the 4 or 5 years I've had it, it's ran just fine. It'll run thru 6 shots as fast as anyone can pump it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: You're going to get a lot opinions on this... But through the years I've always had no problems with Winchester 97's. There are a lot of good ones so available. Phantom Hey Ol-man, clean out your PM box. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 56 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Hey Ol-man, clean out your PM box. OLG "....... Ol-man, ......." ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyvp Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 What kind of price range should I be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, dannyvp said: What kind of price range should I be looking for? $450-550 for good stock 97 Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyvp Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I guess I’ll start looking for one. A original will probably be worn in by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Outlaw Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 The 97s come in both 12 gauge and 16 gauge. Either is legal for SASS, but you'll be better off with the 12 gauge. Shells for a 16 gauge are hard to find and more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Outrider Outlaw said: The 97s come in both 12 gauge and 16 gauge. Either is legal for SASS, but you'll be better off with the 12 gauge. Shells for a 16 gauge are hard to find and more expensive. And, should you have a opportunity to shoot Wild Bunch, the rules of that game don’t allow the 16 gauge. A twelve gauge 1897 is the only shotgun that is legal for cowboy action and for Wild Bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 said: And, should you have a opportunity to shoot Wild Bunch, the rules of that game don’t allow the 16 gauge. A twelve gauge 1897 is the only shotgun that is legal for cowboy action and for Wild Bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Well technically there is another gun pump allowed in SASS, Winchester Lightening rifle. Just putting a fine point on it. Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Well technically there is another gun pump allowed in SASS, Winchester Lightening rifle. Just putting a fine point on it. Ike What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Well... Maybe Colt? Maybe... Lightning??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Well technically there is another gun pump allowed in SASS, Winchester Lightening rifle. Just putting a fine point on it. Ike It was made by Colt- NOT Winny....... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ The Red Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I love the 97. It was what I had as a kid on a farm in Oklahoma. Walked the hills around Apache (Wichita Mountain Range) shooting rabbits for the dogs and keeping coyotes away. I only have trouble with the left-hand extractor. I've snapped two of them. Other shooters have a couple '97s just to keep spares. I paid $450 for mine, so Phantom is spot on for price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Bill, SASS #4942 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 A Norinco has provided me with many joyous moments and is pretty darn slick if I do say so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Sorry, Colt is the correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Sorry, Colt is the correct answer. And "Lightning" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: Sorry, Colt is the correct answer. Then Uberti, AWA, Taurus Thunderbolt, Pedersoli, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 i do enjoy the fine points of these threads , gotta read the whole thing to get the total picture but all of the answers originally requested have been provided for one that cares to learn , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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