Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 This is an E model 1897 takedown version. I'm pretty sure the stock is not original, it seems to have a pretty good finish on it, but the wrist is smaller than my stock 97. Makes for a great 97 for a person with smaller hands (ladies?) but it's not a youth stock and doesn't appear to be cut down. Has a plastic butt stock cover by Nikko (whomever that is!). Serial number 517617 has manufacturer date of 1912. action is in great condition for its age, cycles as it should and is smooth. has a new extractor that is properly tuned. trigger Has not been lightened for cowboy use as I never got a chance to tweak it. It was meant to be my backup, but it's only been shot in a couple of matches to verify function. The front half of it has been re-blued and the mag tube has been polished as can be seen in the photos. The bluing isn't so great and could probably be re-done at some point but it functions very well. There is a small crack in the butt stock that has been repaired. I've done my best to photograph it. It's a takedown version, and the recevier to barrel fit is tight, no slop and is in the middle of the adjustment range (if I remember right) Barrel has been cut down to legal length (plus 1 inch I think) as you can see and a large brass bead has been installed by a pro. I'd have zero issues bringing this to a match and using it all day. Price is $700 (which is what I'm told it's worth) - but I'm open to reasonable offers AND TRADES OF OTHER FIREARMS. Prefer Face to Face in Oklahoma City Metro , but willing to ship to an FFL as well. If my price is way out of line, KINDLY let me know. I've been out of the game for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildphilhickup Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 NIKKO made shotguns for Olin / Winchester. Factory closed in 1987. They were of excellent quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 52 minutes ago, wildphilhickup said: NIKKO made shotguns for Olin / Winchester. Factory closed in 1987. They were of excellent quality. thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitthumb Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 The stock on your 97' is probably original stock , they were smaller in the wrist until 30's . Splitthumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brazos John Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 With prices being the way they are, your asking price isn't way too high, but it's kind of approaching the upper limits. I like the stock, but I have to get my 3 other '97's running first. Good luck with your sale, and have a Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Jack Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Is this still FS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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