I will scan a copy of the instructions from one of my winchester catalogs and post it shortly. The more common of the two are the takedown versions. I picked one up a few months ago and finally got it out to the range a couple of weeks ago. Is it something that should be left to a professional. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as movies, shows, and even games centered around the old west, but also for its notable use by us soldiers in both world wars and even the vietnam war, the m1897 can be seen both as a military and police. The spring under the upper tang is really a carrier stop and is there to hold the cartridge carrier up when the lever is down. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. Home cowboy links cowboy email new shooter information monthly match results cowboycowgirl pictures westmatch renton gun club map to the range rucas schedule washington.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. This spiralbound manual contains instructions on how to successfully take down your 1890 winchester pump. This manual presents instructions on how to successfully disassemble your 1895 leveraction winchester rifle. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. Is there an online takedowndisassembly guide out there for me to just click on. Elementary gunsmithing a manual of instruction for amateurs in the alteration and.
I am thinking of getting a winchester model 1897 just for the fun of owning it and shooting it occasionally. Winchester model 97 trench gun winchester model 1897 % similar models vj 45 rg ii banel 2 magazine bmd bushing 3 magazine band bushing scrcws 4 magazine band 5 barrel extension 6 adjusting sleeve. Also, did the wood on these have lacquer or schellac applied from the factory. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the winchester model 1897 shotgun. Oct 07, 2016 winchester model 1897 full disassembly and operation nobleempire. Your winchester model 1895 is designed to shoot modern factory cartridges only. Also repairreplacement of small parts except as noted below. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. I have been searching online for a guide for a complete disassembly of this shotgun with no luck.
Review of the winchester model 97 6round conversion kit in the cowboy chronicle. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. You may find this model in the program world of guns. As one of the classic traditions models you can expect the same quality and satisfaction as with the original historic model 1892 introduced over 100 years ago. Ive followed every instruction i can find to see what the problem is but to no avail. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12 gauge solid frame. The model 1897 was the first winchester shotgun chambered for 234 smokeless shellsjust before producing the 1897, the model 1893 was for black powder in 258 and my book says that mechanical weaknesses occurred when people shot the new smokeless cartridges, so winchester offered them a brand new shotgun of choice when they returned. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by phone during office hours.
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. Winchester 97 additional disssembly procedures homestead. Designed to fit the winchester model 12, this forend cap nut wrench from. 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. This manual presents instructions on how to successfully disassemble your 1873 leveraction winchester rifle. All 1890 and 1906 rifles are disassembled in a similar manner, with only minor differences between the early and late models. What is involved in disassembling the action and magazine for cleaning. A manual on the disassembly of winchester 69, 69a and 697 bolt. If there are no special instructions or photos with a particular gun, you may as. Model 1893 disassembly help restoration, repair and. These are easily taken apart so the the barrel and slide assembly are removed from the frame. This manua replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes.
I picked up an 1897 takedown made in 1908 last week, that was cheap due to the action being incredibly stiff to work. It w replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Wood has been to combine his mechanical talents with writing ahou them. Winchester model 70 bolt reassembly if you have set of the firing pin fix how to. I finally got around to making a simple stripdown video for this shotgun. Antique firearms assemblydisassembly by david chicoine book. Winchester model 1895 lever action rifle owners owners. Using a longshanked screwdriver, remove the buttstock bolt 47 and buttstock washer 48. Winchester model 1895 lever action rifle owners owners manual. Winchester 97 hkedown guide madeeasy clean your own gun with confidence. Winchester 1897 shotgun feeding problems does anyone out there know of a good site for researching winchester 1897 shotgun troubleshooting or have some pointers.
Im just starting to get in to sass and picked up and old winchester 1897 shot that i would like to blue due to an great deal of rust. No difference in pushing over the safety on my m12s or pulling the hammer from safety to full cock. Coach winchester model 12 winchester model 37 winchester model 97 winchester. Actually havent really tried yet im in no rush so thought i would ask around first. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the winchester model 1897 shotgun you get step by step pictures packed along with all the written information and a schematic legend to correctly take this winchester 1897 shotgun completely apart. Winchester 1897 takedown guide classic old west arms. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. We like to shoot the guns we collect at least once as we enjoy being a part of the history. Winchester 100 semiautomatic rifle full disassembly service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals, printed, download or cd field. By taking the approach of combining exploded firearms drawings and.
You get step by step pictures packed along with all the written information and a schematic legend to correctly take this winchester 1897 shotgun completely apart. This centerfire rifles assembly disassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. I want to remove the pitted barrel and replace it with after market and having some trouble. I originally claimed this was not a takedown version of the winchester 1897. This centerfire rifles assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. The 12 gauge takedown was added in october 1898, and the 16 gauge takedown in february 1900. The model 97 does have some operating peculiarities that are good to keep in mind. Cutaway view shows action slide arm just prior to engaging the groove.
Apparently the cylinderbored 1893s had no choke markings, so this could explain why the 1897 i am interested in has no choke designation stamped into the barrel. I think its a little under appreciated considering it is. Full text of the gun digest book of firearms assembly. Detailed instructions, with specifics regarding tools, techniques, and tips to prevent damage although the video showcases a solidframe 97, the. I downloaded a copy of tm 9285 and have been doing some reading. Use the space below to record information about your new firearm. Unlock magazine assembly into receiver by pressing on the magazine locking pin as. Read every insffuction carefully using the picture only as a reference. Home cowboy links cowboy email new shooter information monthly match results cowboycowgirl pictures westmatch renton gun club map to. Winchester repeating arms customer service department united states 275 winchester avenue morgan, utah 840509333 phone. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube. Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. Marlin model 1897 22lr diagramspatent drawingshand drawings.
Mar 31, 2010 winchester 1897 shotgun clone disassembly instructions. I wiped off the excess on the outside but need to get the gun apart. Other disassembly of the model 1897 may be accomplished by first removing the 2 buttplate screws 79 and the buttplate 80 not shown. You really have to force the slide handle to unlock the action however it does free off once its moving. My friend knowing the gun nut i am is asking me to do him a favor and do a complete takedown on his old win 1897 and clean her up for him. Winchester 1897 shotgun clone disassembly instructions. Captain george baylor, dispatches from camp baylor minitests. Jul 23, 2011 i finally got around to making a simple stripdown video for this shotgun. Important instructions for winchester model 1895 lever action rifle. Winchester model 1895 lever action rifle owners owners manual licensee.
Gun disassembly is a crossgenre simulation and puzzle video game that. Jun 19, 20 im just starting to get in to sass and picked up and old winchester 1897 shot that i would like to blue due to an great deal of rust. Make sure the gun is entirely unloaded before starting the disassembly. To place the model 97 at half cock over a loaded chamber, point the firearm in a safe direction, and place the shooting hand thumb so that the thumb is pressed into the space between the hammer and the firing pin. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. When reassembling trigger 43 and trigger spring 46, use a piece of smooth nail a as a temporary trigger pin. I am trying to replace the left extractor and i cant get the extractor pin out.
Here are the instructions as published by winchester in the 1897 catalog. The game is the latest iteration of noble empires disassembly series, first released in. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchester has done well enough in the pump shotgun market with their john browning derived designs. My problem is the carrier will not come out for disassembly.
I did not carefully note the position of the mainspring tension screw. State warning according to state law, california requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in. May 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Seek knowledgeable instruction before attempting to use the gun if you are unsure. Winchester model 97 winchester model 97 solid frame winchester model 97 trench gun winchester model 1897 % similar models vj 45 rg ii banel 2 magazine bmd bushing 3 magazine band bushing scrcws 4 magazine band 5 barrel extension 6 adjusting sleeve 7 barrel charnber ring 8 adjusting sleeve iock sqew 9 adjusting sleeve iock l0 magazine plug.
You must read this manual carefully and thoroughly in its entirety and fully understand all aspects before you can safely use your shotgun. The winchester model 1897 was designed by american firearms inventor john moses browning. Odds are that the gun i buy will not have had a good cleaning of its internals in a long time. The ultimate disassembly project would now be used to merge all of their disassembly. Winchester model 1897 % similar models vj 45 rg ii banel 2 magazine bmd bushing 3 magazine band bushing scrcws 4 magazine band 5 barrel extension. Winchester model 1873 assemblydisassembly instructions download. When assembling or disassembling a model 97 takedown version, hold the firearm muzzle down to keep the slide forward so that the slide arm doesnt scratch up the left side of the receiver.
Cartridge merged with its subsidiary to form winchesterwestern company. This winchester model 94 disassembly tutorial is not a tothelastnutandbolt procedure. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model 1895. Exploded view of winchester 1897 cowboy action shooting. Winchester 1897 shotgun feeding problems cmp forums.
When this assembly is replaced in receiver and trigger pin reinserted, it will drive out nail. To me the 1897 is a thing of beauty thats full of character and charm. The gun is drenched in some sort of protective greaseoil. Rather, it takes a model 94 down to its major assemblies using tools a normal reloadergun tinkerer would have on hand. Winchester 97 takedown procedures disassembly instructions. Cornell publications llc links to winchester arms catalog reprints. This aligns actuating groove on left side of carrier with corresponding notch on arm of action slide 17. The caliber of your new model 1895 is inscribed on the top of the barrel, above the. Strip it down to the frame with these manuals and put it back right. Winchester 1897 ammunition question gun and game the. All 1873 rifles are dissembled in a similar manner, with only minor differences between sporting rifles and carbines and between the early a replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Then with a flatnosed punch, drift out trigger pin 24. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model 1873.
Mar 30, 2011 winchester 1897 disassembly posted in u. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester models. Winchester model 1873 assemblydisassembly instructions. 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. Jun 16, 2011 clean and maintain your winchester model 1873.
Hello greg, there are different disassembly instructions for the later b series guns. All 1895 rifles are dissembled in a similar manner, with only minor differences between sporting rifles and carbines and between the early a replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. It is of wwii vintage, with a serial number in the 953000 range. A winchester authority advises that the factory mated some unusedleftover 1893 barrels with 1897 receivers during this early period for the 1897. How tough is it to disassemble win mdl 1897 for cleaning. Winchester model 1897 full disassembly and operation youtube. Its here that we merge back into the story of our gun today.
Click here to read the takedown frame version is shown in the photo. Today i picked up a cimarron arms 1897 pump shotgun for cowboy action shooting. Winchester 1897 service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals. Browning to replace the model 1873, the 1892 winchester rifle became one of the most popular lever actions of all time. I disassembled it and gave it a well needed cleaning. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. Winchester model 1897 full disassembly and operation nobleempire.