The Winchester Model 1897 is John Browning's original exposed-hammer pump shotgun, one of the most historically significant firearms ever produced. The standard 30-inch field configuration was the dominant hunting shotgun for the first half of the 20th century. Type: Pump-Action Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 GA Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1897, USA Weight: 8 oz Overall length: 50" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Hunting, Military, Collector