1897 shotgun help/ advice

[Cool Hand Joe]

Looking to invest in a starter 1897 12 guage for my son and I to use at matches and practice with. Seeing alot on gun broker , hoping for some seasoned input on what to look for and consider as I look for one to purchase. Appreciate you all. Cool Hand Joe 

[The Surgeon]

Is there any reason you're set on an 1897? 

[Santa Fe River Stan,36999L]

1 hour ago, Cool Hand Joe said:

Looking to invest in a starter 1897 12 guage for my son and I to use at matches and practice with. Seeing alot on gun broker , hoping for some seasoned input on what to look for and consider as I look for one to purchase. Appreciate you all. Cool Hand Joe 

Hey Joe....contact Delta Glen......send me a PM if you don't have his info

 

Stan

[Hells Comin]

1 hour ago, The Surgeon said:

Is there any reason you're set on an 1897? 

Doubles and 87's are for sissies. 

[Widder, SASS #59054]

54 minutes ago, Santa Fe River Stan,36999L said:

Hey Joe....contact Delta Glen......send me a PM if you don't have his info

 

Stan

 

I would do THIS ^^^. first.

 

..........Widder

 

[Jackrabbit Joe #414]

38 minutes ago, Hells Comin said:

Doubles and 87's are for sissies. 

Yep. Drive safely Hells.

[The Surgeon]

On 6/7/2024 at 9:50 AM, Hells Comin said:

Doubles and 87's are for sissies. 

You mean I've been a sissy this whole time an no one told me?

[Hells Comin]

8 hours ago, The Surgeon said:

You mean I've been a sissy this whole time an no one told me?

Be well.

[Waimea]

On 6/7/2024 at 2:16 PM, Cool Hand Joe said:

Looking to invest in a starter 1897 12 guage for my son and I to use at matches and practice with. Seeing alot on gun broker , hoping for some seasoned input on what to look for and consider as I look for one to purchase. Appreciate you all. Cool Hand Joe 

 

GunBroker is a crap shoot.

I've gotten good ones and not so good.

You got the best advise from Stan.

Call Delta Glen.

In a world of fine Cowboys they are two of the finest.