29 October 2001, 17:48
<ty>Winchester shotgun
I just bought a winchester mod 97 16 gauge shotgun.the metal is perfect but someone has cut the bbl off at 16 inches.Does anyone know where I might find a new or used barrel?
Thanks
30 October 2001, 06:25
scot"the metal is perfect but someone has cut the bbl off at 16 inches"
Don't you just hate that! I know of a gunshop that chops old shotguns to make them sell for more money and faster. The cowboy shooters like their 97s short. It makes me wence! Try Gun Parts Corporation. I am not sure but the takedown gun may use a different barrel than the solid frame.
30 October 2001, 08:15
<Harry>Try these.
Lee's gun Parts 972 790 0773 in Irving, TX
Beel's Guns 918 486 5705. Coweta , OK
Hewitt Gun & Pawn, 254 666 2345 Hewitt, TX
J&J 405 737 0664 (after 6pm)
Vintage Sporting 256 778 9090, Somervill AL
Gun Garage 501 524 2038 Arkansas
31 October 2001, 03:04
<DuaneinND>Not to "rain" on your purchase, but remove the barrel and put it in a location NO where near the receiver, unless you have the shotgun registred as a NFA weapon- the minimum legal length otherwise is 18".
You can add an extension to the barrel if you can't find a replacement.