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Pumps fell from favor, but now are gaining ground and those old Model 97's that languished in grandpa's closet are worth money today. I have one, but don't shoot it much. I prefer the model 12....or better yet an Ithaca mod 37. |
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Model 97 Traps are scarce in high condition. Some Traps do not have the matted barrel but are still original. I have not seen a Trap that I considered original that did not have the TRAP GUN stamp on the breech bolt. The curved hard rubber buttplate is hard to find. Some early buttplates have peaks like the Parker dog's head buttplate. The complete package is original butt, TRAP GUN stamp, matted barrel and receiver top, and black diamond stock. 32" barrel is scarce in a Trap. I have not had the opportunity to buy one in years of searching.
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Some more detailed pics of my '97 below. Its pull is 14&1/8" which is usable for me (could be another 1/2"). My main problem is the small trigger guard when gloved in cold weather. The butt stock and plate are slightly curved; the BP is hard rubber like a DHBP without the "peak".
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The Following User Says Thank You to Fred Preston For Your Post: |
08-02-2012, 09:43 PM | #6 | |||||||
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Question: If I take an old Model 12 and mount one of those strap on combs to the stock have I just created a trap gun? |
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08-17-2012, 03:37 PM | #7 | ||||||
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I use a mod 37 ithaca to great old pump guns.
All the best Dave.
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08-17-2012, 06:38 PM | #8 | ||||||
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I feel like I have to comment on Researcher's post about Harold Money. I just don't know what to say. Those colonial period Brits lived some lives.
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08-17-2012, 06:46 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Bored Bill ?..... Hows the rehab coming?
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