Photoguy 202 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Well, I found the shotgun of my teenage dreams over the weekend. 30" barrel; low-900k serial number says that it was built in 1943. I'm thrilled, to be honest. I finally got a piece of American history in my safe. I'll get a picture on here at some point, but I had a question for those who are familiar with these firearms: Can this firearm handle the off-the-shelf buckshot loads available today? I believe it can, but I'd like to know what done of you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EthanM 514 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Well, I found the shotgun of my teenage dreams over the weekend. 30" barrel; low-900k serial number says that it was built in 1943. I'm thrilled, to be honest. I finally got a piece of American history in my safe. I'll get a picture on here at some point, but I had a question for those who are familiar with these firearms: Can this firearm handle the off-the-shelf buckshot loads available today? I believe it can, but I'd like to know what done of you think. There's no pic... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 1943? Definitely. If that date is correct, yours has a 2.75" chamber, and will handle any 2.75" shell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I've had a couple of 97s and would say I'd get it checked by a gunsmith before using it. The 97 has a strong action that in good condition would be fine for use with buckshot but age and wear may have weakened something you can't see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Noted. I was planning on taking it to one that can cut the barrel down to 20" or so. I'll bring that up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) DON'T cut it. Just get another barrel. Is it a takedown or solid frame? Too many people are destroying history. Edited February 17, 2014 by patriot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Here she is. Edited February 17, 2014 by Photoguy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 DON'T CUT IT!!! Additional barrels are out there, if you want a shortened version. Macbeau.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 ************ Don't cut it!!!!! *************** 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Please don't cut that barrel! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well, this just obligates you to buy a couple old GI 1911s and go play in Wild Bunch SASS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yeah if you cut it, then you will have officially killed the value and the desire for others to obtain it should you resell. Its a historical piece just as it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Well, I don't think I'll cut it. I want to go turkey hunting with it. Think this thing can handle current-day turkey loads? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 MIne does. Still, get it looked at. You don't know what it's been through in its lifetime.... Better safe than sorry. You only have one face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinEd 364 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Going to an auction tmrw that has a 97 advertised, 1907 vintage.. Curious to see the gun, and to see if it has any military history.. Don't cut the barrel... Buy A Norinco 97 clone if you want a short barreled cowboy shotgun Edited November 25, 2014 by SmilinEd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Nah! Just buy a spare barrel. Don't trust your life to those Norinco copies. They're rough as an old cob and look like they copied a worn out '97 on the inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'm inclined to side with patriot; wouldn't want to trust a Norinco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinEd 364 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Win 97 Norinco Clone.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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