The take down action is tight, smooth and mechanically sound. Winchesters bad boy smoothbore model 97 riot gun gun. Winchester model 94 mfg 1897 questions the firearms. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. Another piece of the old school collection, a winchester 1897. You can find a blue book of gun values in a large gun store or major book store where you can pick it up and look at it in the front there is a photo grading section that will help you to evaluate the condition of the gun. In late 1963 the, pre64 1894 rifle ended at serial number 2,586,000. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates and screws, grips stocks and more.
American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. Andrew lang fba 31 march 1844 20 july 1912 was a scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. Dave dwonch serves as the coauthor of the vamplets. Clear winchester wikipedia page 1 items found page 1 1. May 14, 2010 what is the value of my winchester 1897 shotgun. Jan 22, 20 just showing off a beautiful shotgun that i finally got my hands on to buy, and restore.
Most of the individual parts listed on this site are for replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels. Winchester model 94 mfg 1897 questions discussion in the. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. Rossetti published two more books of childrens verses which combined traditional juvenile forms with religious and feminine allegoriesthe princes progress and other poems 1866 and singsong. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. It has a low antique serial number in the 53,000 range and was built and shipped during the summer of 1898. School pictures book making mini books nursery rhymes vintage. What is the approximate value of winchester 1897 in fair to. You can buy winchester 1897 with confidence from thousands of. Winchester 1894 parts pre64 the winchester model 1894 was introduced in october of 1894 starting at serial number 1. I believe that there is a comment or 2 in the poor mans james bond that speaks of the winchester 1897 shotgun. Most traditional frenchenglish although some are from other countries. Model 189797 slidebar markings winchester shotguns forum.
Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. Winchester repeating arms company established itself as one of the worlds leading firearms manufacturers of the world, and the subsequent rifles produced by winchester are highly prized by collectors today. This copy listed in worldcat under 1897, but 1892 and 1896 henneberry and donahue versions of mother goose with similar titles and these illustrators exist as well as a 1932 donahue reprint which mentions 1892,1896. As you say, the gun was made in 1897, by winchester, at new haven, ct. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. I already have a riot length 1897 from 1911, but im kicking.
It is missing the title pages and first page of the contents. The nursery rhyme book 1897 by andrew lang editor visit amazons andrew lang page. It is a 16 gauge and although the bluing is fading its action is tight and the wood has no cracks or gouges and this gun is original with no refinishing. A comment from the book of noise lord, what a noise. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high road. Im replacing the magazine tube and boy when you see the old one youll see why. Winchester model 94 mfg 1897 questions the firearms forum. The nursery rhyme book 1897 the nursery rhymes of england 1886 the old story books of england the original mother gooses melody 1889 the parents assistant, or, stories for children 1800 vol 1 the parents assistant, or, stories for children 1800 vol 2 the parents assistant, or, stories for children 1800 vol 3. Antique book mother gooses complete rhymes jingles 1904 antique book mother gooses complete rhymes jingles 1904. Tall vg no jacket as issued 34 green cloth and pictorial boards nursery rhyme illsutrations.
Historical, literal and scholastic, tales, proverbs, songs, riddles and paradoxes, charms and lullabies, gaffers and gammers, games, jingles, love and matrimony, natural history, accumulative stories, and relics. A nursery rhyme book based on the 1893 edition, by christina georgina rossetti html at celebration of women writers the song of sixpence picture book. After selecting the appropriate model, you will be easily guided through the variations and condition, to the value range. Mother goose new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. It became clear to the united states just how brutal trench warfare was, and the winchester model 1897 trench grade was their response.
Browse all new and used winchester shotguns model 97 for sale and buy with. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Up for your consideration is a nice old winchester model 1897 12 ga solid frame shotgun. Jan, 2016 mammoth book, stories, fairy tales, mother goose three books in one, with mother goose and nursery rhymes as book i. Winchester model 1897 info needed gun and game the. Winchester model 1897 info needed discussion in the powder keg started by buckaroo01, nov, 2008. If anyone knows where i can get one in canada, feel free to. Andrew langs nursery rhymes langs nursery rhyme book, first published in 1897, collects more than 300 rhymes and presents them in categories. Mar 12, 2010 winchester model 94 mfg 1897 questions discussion in the.
I have been surveying model 1897 97s for many years now, and i can positively state that winchester stopped marking the slide bars just before serial number 800,000 was reached. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. The nursery rhyme book by editor andrew lang 1st edition. Winchester 1897 shotgun manufacture dates the following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below from antique firearm network. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. There is brown paper stitched and taped in the inside front and back covers. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. Just showing off a beautiful shotgun that i finally got my hands on to buy, and restore. Gayle middleton is the authorcocreator of the vamplets.
Oct 16, 2007 what is the approximate value of winchester 1897 in fair to good condition. In appraising your gun, you must initially determine your model configuration. Nightmare nursery and is also the creative director of action lab entertainment. The nursery rhyme murders collection includes mary, mary quite contrary a prequel short story, humpty dumpty and old woman in a shoe the bridge short story. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. Keep in mind that the serial number ranges i have listed below are not exact, and are estimates based on my personal observations while surveying the model 189797. The nursery rhyme book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Antique book mother gooses complete rhymes jingles 1904.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This gun is pictured on page 315 of the winchester engraving book by larry wilson. Oct 06, 20 what is the value of a 1916 winchester model 97 shotgun in decent condition. This beautifully illustrated book of nursery rhymes, selected by folklorist andrew lang, is published in series with the enormously popular folio editions of langs rainbow fairy books. Winchester 1894 winchester 1894 parts pre64 the winchester. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. Mother gooses nursery rhymes mother goose complete. With the help of your publication the red book of winchester values and this forum i have. Jun 02, 2008 the nursery rhyme book 1897 lang, andrew, brooke, l. Just looking in a blue book of gun values i bought a few days ago by s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A collection of 332 nursery rhymes grouped under such categories as historical, tales, proverbs, songs, games, and jingles.
Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12gauge pump action shotgun. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. About 1897 winchester shotgun the 1897 winchester shotgun was an updated successor to the 1893 winchester. The model 1897 was first listed by winchester in the november 1897 catalog. The winchester model 1897 takedown pump action shotgun. Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest. Containing sing a song of sixpence, princess belle etoile, an alphabet of old friends london. It is an essential companion volume to a collection that celebrates childhood literature.
Antique book nursery rhymes for good boys and girls 1800s illus by h. You can find a blue book of gun values in a large gun store or major book store where you can pick it up and look at it. The andrew lang lectures at the university of st andrews are named after him. Jan 14, 2014 the nursery rhyme murders collection includes mary, mary quite contrary a prequel short story, humpty dumpty and old woman in a shoe the bridge short story. Type1, used on pre c and the early production c series guns, serial range 34151 93000. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12 gauge solid. The complete disassembly of the front end of an 1897 shotgun takedown version. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Whitman publishing company, racine, wisconsin, 1934. Andrew lang, animal stories 1899, published by longmans. Buy it now when the united states entered world war i, there was a need for more service weapons to be issued to the troops. I use the blue book of gun values like most gun dealers use and it has the list from winchester as to the dates.
His skillful and witty illustrations in andrew langs nursery rhyme book 1897 established his reputation as a leading childrens book. Rossetti, christina georgina 18301894 worldcat identities. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Whether brandished by lee marvin in the professionals or wielded by william holden in the wild bunch, the winchester model 97 riot gun is the bad boy of smoothbores. It was made in 1906 and its the standard model not a riot or a trench gun. Gilt title on spine square, tight and clean new endpapers 6, 7288 including index of first lines of rhymes. Model 189797 slidebar markings winchester shotguns. Winchester 97 pump shotgun sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new grid view list view. Many, many rhymes, reminiscent of nursery rhymes, but gentler, and quite well done. Winchester 1897 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. What is the value of a 1916 winchester model 97 shotgun in. Dec 03, 2015 when it comes to iconic collectable smoothbores, few hold a candle to the winchester model 97 riot gun.
The finish rates at 70% plus original blue with only a few minor spots of light pitting mostly at the carry points. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. The barrel will be round, 26 with the stock plain walnut with a modified pistol grip see picture below, and the buttplate will be shotgunstyle metal early and black hardened plastic later with a winchester logo. There are eight distinct model configurations of 1897 winchester shotgun, and they can vary a great deal in value. A pump action shotgun is the first choice for many in law enforcement, corrections, certain military applications, and home defense. The model 1897 was originally offered in solid frame until april of 1898 when the take down was introduced. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. To assess a value would require some good pictures.
The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. What is the value of a 1916 winchester model 97 shotgun in decent condition. The following serial numbers were assigned at the end of the years shown below from antique firearm network. The nursery rhyme book by andrew lang hardcover 1897. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. Conkey company 1897 may 26, 2015 little ones abc book published by w. After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. When it comes to iconic collectable smoothbores, few hold a candle to the winchester model 97 riot gun. Winchester model 1897 sn 3392831907 winchester model 1897 sn 6069331917 the winchester proof mark consists of the superimposed wp within a small vertical oval and usually with some exceptions found on the top of the barrel. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every. Type2, used on c series guns only, serial range 93000 249000. I have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. Cimarrons 1897 pump shotgun is an authentic clone of the original winchester with its standard blue finish, 20inch barrel with choke tube, that handles 2 34inch, 12 gauge shells, and a walnut stock and forearm.
Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high. The barrel is 32, full chok, 12 gauge with a bright very good to excellent bore. Six classic nursery rhymes come to life in this musical book. The nursery rhyme book edited by andrew lang illustrated by l. The nursery rhyme book 1897 lang, andrew, brooke, l. Mother gooses nursery rhymes mother goose complete melodies on boards and spine an unusual mother goose. The 1897 edition of andrew langs superb collection of nursery rhymes, this edition is enhanced by l leslie brookes wonderful line drawings. Six singalong nursery rhyme songs make this a real pageturner. Mammoth book, stories, fairy tales, mother goose three. Fisherprice m064826 laugh and learn story, rhymes, electronic. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rossettis poetic production diminished as she grew older and increasingly committed to writing religious prose.
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