Gun value

SLEDDER · 06-02-2005, 08:49 PM

Winchester model 97 12 ga. exposed hammer original wood, 85-87%. Any ideas as to value?

baltz526 · 06-02-2005, 09:16 PM

need more info to grade it

baltz526 · 06-02-2005, 09:22 PM

features, black diamond inlay in grip,or engraved pigeon behind hammer on frame,the standard is between $250.00 and $850.00 depending on condition. if it has a pigeon engraved on it with the condition excellent it could be worth up to $7000.00 plus

SLEDDER · 06-03-2005, 05:48 AM

Thanks Baltz! You gave me a starting point. It currently is not in my possesion. It was mine at one point, may be again. I do not remember a pigeon. I do remember a full choke and a 30" barrel. Probably catered to waterfowlers back in its day. Using it for waterfowl now is not an option now due to steel shot and weather conditions. Thanks again.

baltz526 · 06-03-2005, 06:01 AM

there are 5 different models in my book and all have a different value. when you get it give a good discription and one of us will look it up.

SLEDDER · 06-03-2005, 06:07 AM

I need to quit being cheap and by the gun value book.

Hunt'nFish · 06-03-2005, 10:33 AM

The Model 97's typically have pretty thick barrels and depending on mfg date it may or may not be ok to use Hevi-Shot in it. I've shot Hevi-shot in my old belgium Auto-5's w/ full choke w/o issue. In fact it patterns nicely.

Also the 97 w/ the thier hammer are popular w/ the cowboy action guys and can command higher prices than the books show. Many of the damaged 97's get shortened a bit and used for cowboy action.

Mike
Walleye Tracker

Mike Knifong Gunsmithing
Beaverton, OR
338ultramag@yahoo.com

SLEDDER · 06-04-2005, 03:43 AM

Thanks WT. If I come in possesion of this gun. I may contact you.