What brand is my shotgun?
Shotguns usually have the brand symbol on the rear barrel and the model number on the back of the gun handle stock. Taking your shotgun to an experienced gunsmith or a gun trade show is the best bet to find the brand and make of any gun. But also can try to find the brand symbol and model number yourself.
What year is my Winchester Model 70?
The Model 70 was originally manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company between 1936 and 1980….
| Winchester Model 70 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1936–1963 (pre-1964, controlled feed) 1964–2006 (post-1964 push feed/Classic) 2008– |
| Variants | see article |
| Specifications |
When was my Winchester Model 97 made?
The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced….Winchester Model 1897.
| Winchester Model 1897 shotgun | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winchester Repeating Arms Company Norinco |
| Produced | 1897–1957 |
| No. built | 1,024,700 |
| Variants | See text |
Where is the model number on a shotgun?
Look on both sides of the gun, directly under the trigger. This is where almost every shotgun manufacturer places the shotgun brand seal. Turn the butt of the shotgun handle stock toward you. Look for a thin steel plate tacked to the rear of the handle with the shotgun brand name and the model number on it.
What kind of shotgun is this?
How old is a Winchester Model 97?
The Winchester Model 1897 was in production from 1897 until 1957. It was in this time frame that the “modern” hammerless designs became common, like the Winchester Model 1912 and the Remington 870. The Model 1897 was superseded by the Winchester Model 1912. However, the gun can still be found today in regular use.
Where is the serial number on a Winchester Model 97?
Please provide the complete serial number. Additionally, look for the 2-digit year number stamped on the bottom of the barrel near the receiver… it will be marked “41” or “42” (depending on what the serial number on your Model 97 actually is). The heat shield should be the 6-row style.