1897 winchester pump action shot gun

First, what gauge? Assuming it’s a 12 ga, standard grade, which are far/away the most common, then in NRA grade (modern standards) Fair, it’s $250-400 for private party retail sale.

If you can sell it at all. Unfortunately, the appreciation of/demand for early/mid century, hammer pump guns is limited.

If a sub-gauge, better condition, or higher/special grade, then it could be significantly more. “Fairly good condition for its age” can mean a lot of things, so as usual the specific condition is important. A high grade 16 ga. could be worth thousands.

I still hunt occasionally with my great grandfather’s 1897, which he purchased new in 1903.

Grouse

Yes it is a 12 gauge. Its not in mint condition.. but i would consider it to be in good condition.

Unfortunately, historical significance doesn’t always translate to value in the modern day.

According to my grandfather, when great grandpa bought the 1897 it was a marvel. And it came at a tremendous cost of $21 in 1903. Take a look at old catalogues and see what other double guns you could have bought for the same money back then.

Grouse.