Going through some old content I realize that I never posted these images! Whoops! Here is a brief synopsis:
This 1897 Winchester probably started life as a standard 30-ish-inch length barrel hunting shotgun. At some point over the last decade, a SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) member had it chopped, barrel threaded for screw in chokes, installed a new brass front bead, and slicked up the action.
- 1897 Winchester Cowboy Action SASS Conversion Custom Shotgun
- It’s takedown model.
- Upclose of the takedown section
- Left side of Shotgun.
- Left side of receiver
Let me say that last part again since the words on the page don’t do it justice: This. Gun. Is. Crazy. Stupid. Slick.
I am not a cowboy guy. I am not really someone who needs a1897. But when my gun-crack dealer handed me this scatter gun and said, “Trust me. Just work the action”; I should have pushed away from the table and walked.
- Screw in Choke.
- Better view.
- Nice touch. Threaded for choke. But still clears new brass bead.
- Not sure what type of choke this is.
- They are much shorter than standard.
- The action bars are straight.
As soon as I worked the pump, I was done. It would be mine. Yes, I tried my best to act cool and do some negotiating. But the gun was in on consignment and there wasn’t much room to play on the price. The seller was getting up in years and getting out of SASS. He was likely selling at a loss as it was.
- Bluing is…
- Somewhat worn…
- But serviceable.
Around here, this 1897 is known as the, “OMG!”. Because the second someone racks the action, they involuntarily mutter, “Oh My God!”.
Yes, it’s really that slick. That old boy must have dumped serious cash into the conversion. We are lucky to have it. Especially at the price we paid.
Marky
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