ar15man2009
New member
Hello,
I recently acquired a model 1897 winchester pump. It's an E series take-down model and the serial number puts it about 1927. It seems to be in overall decent condition. It locks up well but there's one small problem. When the bolt is locked all the way forward there is around a half inch of wiggle in the forend. Other than that everything is very solid.
I was wondering if anyone else has ran into a similar issue, or may have a solution to the problem. I'm sure there are plenty more factors that play in so if anyone has any other questions about the gun I'll do my best to answer them.
I found one thing that I think could be the problem. On the left side of the shell carriertheres a small silver bar that slides into a recess but on mine it doesnt go all the way to the end. The small silver bar looks almost like it is broken. Or maybe it is supposed to be shorter than the recess. I've never seen another one to compare, and I can't find any pictures online of the left side of the receiver with the bolt open. If anyone out there has one close by it should be easy to tell.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
Hogan Goodwin
I recently acquired a model 1897 winchester pump. It's an E series take-down model and the serial number puts it about 1927. It seems to be in overall decent condition. It locks up well but there's one small problem. When the bolt is locked all the way forward there is around a half inch of wiggle in the forend. Other than that everything is very solid.
I was wondering if anyone else has ran into a similar issue, or may have a solution to the problem. I'm sure there are plenty more factors that play in so if anyone has any other questions about the gun I'll do my best to answer them.
I found one thing that I think could be the problem. On the left side of the shell carriertheres a small silver bar that slides into a recess but on mine it doesnt go all the way to the end. The small silver bar looks almost like it is broken. Or maybe it is supposed to be shorter than the recess. I've never seen another one to compare, and I can't find any pictures online of the left side of the receiver with the bolt open. If anyone out there has one close by it should be easy to tell.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
Hogan Goodwin