1897 Cowboy

[LTC]

Well, my 2 month search for an 1897 Cowboy ended tonight. I located and won a NIB 1897 cowboy. It will go great with the 1894 .45Colt Cowboy I purchased about a month ago.

I'm affraid I'm done for the year though. Oh well there's always 2012. Back to looking for blued, steel S&W revolvers next year.

LTC

[shufly]

Congratulations, Their a mighty fine rifle that shoots good and looks great. Enjoy

[ggeilman]

1897 cowboy? Do you mean 1895?

[LTC]

No. The 1897 Cowboy is a .22 cal. 24" octagonal barrel with straight hand grip stock. As far as I can research it was only made for about 2 years from 1999-2000 or 2001. As i assume you know the 1895 Cowboy is a 45-70.

LTC

[ggeilman]

OK, didn't know there was an 1897. Learn something new everyday. yes I have the 1895 and 1894.

[okc-jimbo]

No. The 1897 Cowboy is a .22 cal. 24" octagonal barrel with straight hand grip stock. As far as I can research it was only made for about 2 years from 1999-2000 or 2001. As i assume you know the 1895 Cowboy is a 45-70.

LTC

Never heard of it either. Sounds sweet, got pics?

[okc-jimbo]

From what I've seen on a web search it looks like a 39 with the oct. barrel. Is that right?

[Wind]

Hey guys, here is a picture of Wet Dog shooting his. http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/i...c,89446.0.html They are a sweet rifle. Hope this helps. Best regards. Wind

[Kid Sopris]

Pictures of what they look like:

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[janott]

I know where an 1897 is located but the lady wanted $750.00 for it and it was not in collector shape. The day I found it I purchased my model 37A series D for much less but I would have loved to taken home the 1897 if it would have been in better shape.