Some of the older Model 97s have 2-1/2" chambers. Although a 2-3/4" shell will load and fire, they're not safe to shoot because the chamber is too short to accommodate the extra shell length of the fired shell which can lead to dangerous pressure increases. I have a 1925 97 original takedown...
Item Name: Item Gone: Left hand bolt 6.5 cm
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Item is for: Sale/Trade NOT SPECIFIED
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: Looking for a left hand 6.5 cm. Must be light weight with or without scope. Have cash
What you are selling is a standard Winchester Model 1897 16 gauge take down shotgun and your price is reasonable for it. If it were a "trench 1897" it would be worth 8 or 10 times what you're asking. You can use the serial number to find the year manufactured. Good luck with selling it.