Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 '97 Winchester set up for CAS. Barrel is 22 1/4" with Colonial Mod choke. And no, I didn't cut a pristine '97 to make a CAS gun, it was cut when I got it. I did get a good smith to install a Colonial choke tube and a .8" Decelerator Sporting Clays brown pad. The wood shows minor use marks, appears to have been finished, looks good, no cracks. IIRC, it's a 1936 vintage, is the take down model. Bore is slick with no pits. It shows some streaks from having been fired, would probably polish mirror smooth, I just never did. Action is tight, trigger is crisp, no sign of wear. Gun doesn't appear to have been used a lot, for sure it wasn't abused. Bluing is probably 95% or so, no rusting, browning, flaking, etc. Metal finish appears original, no evidence of polish or reblue. It's solid, slick and fast, ready for CAS. I'll ship to your FFL for $725. Not looking for trades, but most gun nuts will consider an interesting offer. If I was still in CAS, it wouldn't be listed. Local club folded, I'm two hours away from a viable club and just don't have the time. It was fun while it lasted. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 According to this link, it's a 1940 gun. Not sure where I got 1936. https://marauder.homestead.com/Model97sn.html DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Very nice. Either it was refinished or sat in someone's safe for 50 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 I think the wood has had some finish added, the metal looks original, no evidence of polish or re-blue. It obviously sat around more than being hunted or used. It's as tight and solid as it looks. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferly Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 PM sent Ferly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Was asked about a modification for 6 in the mag. I'm not familiar with that, so probably not. At least not by me, not sure about previous owner. I'll check tonight to see how many it'll hold, I'm guessing 5. Any info on the 6 mod, what it is and why it's done? DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 said: Was asked about a modification for 6 in the mag. I'm not familiar with that, so probably not. At least not by me, not sure about previous owner. I'll check tonight to see how many it'll hold, I'm guessing 5. Any info on the 6 mod, what it is and why it's done? DF Because in Wild Bunch most scenarios call for a 6 round string, and you are allowed to load the shotgun at the loading table. I beleive the mod consists of an altered follower and spring, simple parts to replace. My late model (1957) 97 would hold 6 with no alteration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 said: Was asked about a modification for 6 in the mag. I'm not familiar with that, so probably not. At least not by me, not sure about previous owner. I'll check tonight to see how many it'll hold, I'm guessing 5. Any info on the 6 mod, what it is and why it's done? DF It's a mod for shooting Wild Bunch. That way it'll hold 6 in the mag. Just a cut off mag spring and shorter follower. I guess "someone" thought that it would be more like the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Gotcha. Thanks for that info, never shot Wild Bunch. I'm gonna check it out tonight and report. Sounds like it wouldn't be much of a deal to make it six if it only holds 5. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 I had two Coyote Cap Chinese '97's back in the day. They were slick, but eventually went down the road. I kept this one, as it's original and the real deal. It's about as slick as those were and hasn't been "slicked up" per se. 80 years will tend to slick one up, naturally Being original increases the "cool factor", at least in my mind. This one is in really great shape, considering it's age. Lots of vintage '97's are sloppy and loose. Not this one. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Burrows Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Beautiful shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny snake eyes pickins Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Man I want this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Pretty gun...isn't it unusual to have screw in chokes in a 97? LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 59 minutes ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Pretty gun...isn't it unusual to have screw in chokes in a 97? LL Real unusual unless you install them. There were no screw in chokes back in 1940. I wasn't actually around then, just my understanding.... I didn't want cylinder, so this was the best option. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Ok, I WILL TAKE IT. Let me know where to send funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Replying from iPhone. Will get back with you from home computer. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 SPF, Outlaw Gambler. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Spade Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Whew!! I am glad someone grabbed this! I was so tempted and if I hadn't just ordered a new sxs from longhunter I would have jumped on this one and was thinking about it anyway. Thanks for removing the temptation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Action Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Me Too!!! my trigger finger was itching something fierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Outlaw Gambler gets a good one. Checked his web site; he knows a thing or two about '97's. Check it out. http://classicoldwestarms.com/ Regarding questions on mag capacity, I forgot I had installed a plug for hunting, was gonna squirrel hunt with it, just never did. So, it holds 2 rounds. Outlaw Gambler will have to remove the plug, do what he needs to do with the follower and spring to make it a six round mag, if it won't hold six already. It is in great shape for 80 yrs. ; hope it brings someone lots of pleasure. Thanks to everyone for your interest and comments. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 funds on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Why don't you include your business web address in your SASS info? I found it impressive. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Dirt Farmer, to answer your question. I am assigned a "vendor or merchant" status and rightfully so. Along with the vendor status comes a stigma and loss of normal membership benefits associated with selling on the SASS Classifieds. In the simplest terms, Vendors are not allowed to offer for sale items on the classifieds. "The SASS Wire is for NON-COMMERCIAL POSTINGS ONLY. Commercial Posts, Pile On Infomercials or links from merchants or dealers will be deleted and repeat offenders will be suspended from using the SASS Wire." However, at an additional cost over the normal annual membership, vendors can use the "Merchant Corner", so aptly named, to advertise items for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Hope I didn't mess up, posting your business link. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 said: Hope I didn't mess up, posting your business link. DF You can edit you post and remove it, but since you did it and not Outlaw Gambler, I don't see an issue. A mod can just remove that comment if not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, Cholla said: You can edit you post and remove it, but since you did it and not Outlaw Gambler, I don't see an issue. A mod can just remove that comment if not allowed. If asked, I will edit and delete. Fresh from the debate, I guess I could deny any misdeed and move on. Seemed to work last night. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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