The winchester model 1897 was changed to the 2.75in chamber during the production year of 1912.Generally speaking this occured after serial number 500,000.
3 shot (1 in chamber & 2 in the tube)
Any Winchester model 42 shotgun has respectable collector value.your Winchester model 42 shotgun that was made in the year 1953 is no exception.With 60% of its original finish remaining,your shotgun would be worth in the neighborhood of 1,200 dollars.
Winchester did not make a model 96 shotgun,they did make a model 97 shotgun however.
We meant 3" chamber.
your winchester model 1200 shotgun has a pump action.
Your winchester model 12 shotgun was made by winchester in 1947.
Your winchester model 12 shotgun was made by winchester in 1922.
your winchester model 12 pump shotgun was produced by winchester in 1942.
your Winchester model 12 shotgun was made by Winchester in 1959.
your Winchester model 1897 shotgun was made in 1916.
your Winchester model 1897 shotgun was made in 1910.
Your winchester model 1897 shotgun was made by winchester in 1927.That makes your shotgun 84 years old.