Col Del Rio Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Aloha, I am tired of repairing my ancient (110+YO) Winchester 1897. I want something better. AND my wife want's one too!!!! I know that the good replica are hard to get but I open to suggestions. Col. Del Rio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Col Del Rio said: Aloha, I am tired of repairing my ancient (110+YO) Winchester 1897. I want something better. AND my wife want's one too!!!! I know that the good replica are hard to get but I open to suggestions. Col. Del Rio So you have a bad 97...there are many good Win 97's out there...like...a ton of them. Parts are plentiful... Get a good Win 97 and be done with it. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Contact Outlaw Gambler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: So you have a bad 97...there are many good Win 97's out there...like...a ton of them. Parts are plentiful... Get a good Win 97 and be done with it. Phantom This! get a good gun and send it to one of the many gunsmiths that can overhaul it completely. Well fitted guns are less apt to break. Also ask around about the common things to wear out/break. See to these on a regular basis. Do maintenance rather than repairs. Have a regularly scheduled maintenance procedure that you follow to prevent surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 A BIG plus to Phantom, Shootin Fox and Goody. All three are great suggestions. If you got with an IAC brand, try to find the 'CB' model prefix (CowBoy). But as Phantom also stated, there should be a ton of original 97's somewhere. Don't be leary of spending a few $$$ when getting a quality piece. And definitely don't overlook having a top notch 97 smith check it out for you and keeping it in good shape. EDIT: and don't forget to put a 'WTB' (want to buy) in the classified section of the wire. Someone may have one for sell that does not read this section. ..........Widder (what shoots a 97 a little) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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