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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. The Model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. The 16-gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 in ...
Although a technically sound gun design, the market for lever-action shotguns waned considerably, as John Browning had predicted, after the introduction of the Winchester 1897 and other contemporary pump-action shotguns. Model 1887 production totaled 64,855 units between 1887 and 1901.
Inspired by the success of the Spencer-Bannerman pump-action shotguns, John Browning convinced Thomas Grey Bennett of the Winchester company that there was a market demand for pump-action shotguns. Prior to Model 1893, John Browning had developed the Winchester Model 1887, which was a lever-action shotgun. Indeed, Model 1893 would be Winchester ...
The Winchester Model 1897 was the major production, but Remington made 3,500 of the Model 10-A version for issue to U.S. troops during World War I. [6] The Model 10 was modified by reducing the barrel length to 23 inches (58 cm) and adding sling swivels, a wooden heat shield over the barrel, and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing a M1917 ...
Annie Oakley posing with a single shot Stevens rifle in hand, with the Spencer shotgun being the right of the two guns leaning on the prop rock. The Spencer 1882 is an early example of pump-action shotgun. It is a hammerless design and uses an unrefined and complex cycling design in which the toggle breech pivots up and down when cycling. [1] [4]
The Winchester 1300 shotgun was first introduced in around 1981, when the US Repeating Arms Company (USRAC) took over production of the 'Winchester' brand guns from the Olin / Winchester corporation. Model 9410 (2001) lever-action .410-bore shotgun (Model 94 variant)
Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken “hostage” by the far left. “The ...
Model 1897 (No. 5): 1897; Berthier rifles (France – rifle – c. 1890) Bodeo Model 1889 (Kingdom of Italy – revolver – 1889) Borchardt C-93 (German Empire – semi-automatic pistol – 1893) British Bull Dog revolver (UK – revolver – 1872) Brown Bess (UK – musket – 1722) Brunswick rifle (UK – rifle – 1836) Burnside carbine ...