I have # 97 and like back actions. That does seem pricey with the condition issues. The one thing it has going for it is those laminated steel barrels, most of those back actions had decarbonized steel barrels. If it didn't have such a poorly repaired cracked stock I would consider it. My # 97 is chambered for the 12b cartridge, which is brass shells and black powder. It would be nice to have one in a regular 12 gauge(even with light loads).
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