[Steve A W]

Gentlemen
We just found Grandpa's shot gun, I'm not going to ask about value
because I know there are too many variables. And We're going to keep it.
But I would like to know how old it is.

Winchester model 1897 12 ga. Serial 163235

Thanks in advance.
Steve A W

 

[BillM]

1902

 

[Bert H.]

Hello Steve,

March 1902, and you can get a factory letter for it from the Cody Firearms Museum if you desire.

Bert H.

 

[Steve A W]

Bill & Bert
Thanks for the reply.
Bert
What is a "Factory Letter"?

Steve A W

 

[Bert H.]

Bill & Bert
Thanks for the reply.
Bert
What is a "Factory Letter"?

Steve A W

Steve - http://www.bbhc.org/explore/firearms/firearms-records/

Bert H.