The Winchester Model 1897 is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine. It was offered in 12 and 16 gauge, solid frame or takedown. Numerous barrel lengths were offered.

 

Type	Shotgun
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps,
Wars	Philippine-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
Production history
Designer	John Browning
Manufacturer	Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Produced	1893–1957
Number built	1,024,700
Variants	See text
Specifications
Weight	8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
Length	39¼ in. (997 mm)
Barrel length	20 in. (508 mm)
Caliber	12-gauge
Action	Pump-action
Feed system	5 (+1) round tubular magazine