Newbie Question???

[TC45CAL]

..well i just picked up a Winchester 1897 (E)model 6 didgit serial no..
does anyone have a clue when it was Made??around what year??
it uptains about 50% percent original blueing,good tight action
30 icnh full choke barrel,and if i wanted to sale the shotgun what
should i ask for the firearm??i dont have a clue,thanks for any info

[Four-Eyed Buck]

You can list part of the serial with three of the last didgets as X's. Those of us with Blue Books should be able to give you a ballpark on the DOM.................Buck

[hoppy]

There's a web site that will give you the year made from the serial number. Just do a search from Yahoo and it will pop up.

[Camille Eonich]

Check here.

http://www.marauder.homestead.com/Model97sn.html