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Winchester 1893 & 1897 Pump Shotguns

Winchester 1893 & 1897 Pump Shotguns

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Published on February 12, 2015
Duration: 8:00

This video delves into the history and evolution of Winchester pump-action shotguns, focusing on the influential Model 1897. It details how John Browning's design, initially released as the 1893 model, was adapted to handle smokeless powder and overcome patent disputes with the Spencer shotgun. The description highlights the 1893's limitations with early smokeless powder and the subsequent product recall and replacement with the more robust 1897 model, contributing to the scarcity of the 1893 variant today. The video also touches upon the patent landscape involving Christopher Spencer and Sylvester Roper.

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