Dave, I agree with you about the Winchester 1897 Pump. I do have an Ithaca 37 deerslayer(20" Barrel) that I was just looking over too.
The great thing about that 1897 Winchester was that, like the Ithaca, you could hold that trigger back and shoot away until it empties!
I got somehow confused when I wanted the 1300 Defender thinking it operated the same way. I have to admit, I'm still very pleased with the 1300 Defender, it cycles super fast anyhow.
Again, It's just the name "Winchester", along with their reputation which really catches my eye!
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