Winchester Model 97 for sale

Discussion in 'For Sale-Wanted to Buy' started by Sam Runkle, Oct 2, 2025.

  1. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

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  2. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Winchester Model 97 for sale! Has aftermarket rib and aftermarket trap wood with adjustable comb! Blueing and wood are in great shape! Pull trigger with 30" full choke barrel! Shoots bout 70/30-80/20 range!12 gauge! Made in 1949!
     
  3. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

  4. I like the Model 97 I shot one growing up my dad has a black diamond trap
     
  5. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Thanks! It is definitely one of a kind! Shoots very nice! Lot of work putting one together like this!
     
  6. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    Will a model 12 trigger fit in it
    Don
     
  7. Mark Estrop

    Mark Estrop Well-Known Member

    That is unique and beautiful - what kind of rib is it?
     
  8. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    No model 12 trigger will not fit in it! The rib was made by an old designer mechanist! Posts are on on barrel and has set screws in the side to remove the rib!
     
  9. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Very professional job done on this gun!
     
  10. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    It is very unique. Would be interested but I shoot a release trigger.
    Don
     
  11. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Yes not familiar with the trigger whether you can make it a release or not?
     
  12. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    I am not familiar with it either
    Don
     
  13. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Says online that you can not make it a release! It designed for slamfire by holding it down!
     
  14. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    That is like a model 12, I always thought the triggers would interchange but I am not sure
    Don
     
  15. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Me neither!
     
  16. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    Do u happen to have a m12
    Don
     
  17. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Yes have few on here ! One with white hydocoil and a high rib with reverse pickets and a standard one! Standard has a Simmons style rib that was put on at Winchester! Both 30" full choke! Check page 2 on this site
     
  18. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    I was thinking of seeing if the trigger would fit that m97
    Don
     
  19. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    There is no plate in the bottom of the 97 trigger
     
  20. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    I would think you could make a release in the 97 if they can do it in a model 12
     
  21. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    I already have a m12 release
    Don
     
  22. Sam Runkle

    Sam Runkle Well-Known Member

    Ok! Did you check the two model 12 out on page 2
     
  23. rennerize

    rennerize Mega Poster Founding Member

    No I am not interested in them.
    Don