Andy Griffith show Gun Rack?

[adamsredlines]

Yes it was.

That 3rd digit is important. 1897 is the pump/"slide action".

If I'm remembering correctly, John Browning wanted to do the pump first but Winchester "knew best" and wanted a lever...so he set aside the pump design and made them a lever shotgun. Then 10 years later he dusted off the pump design, they brought it to market and the rest is history.

 

[Louro]

1887 was the Lever (And similarly, the 1901)

1897 was the pump.

Sir, no offence but you really know your guns. You are what you may call a gun nut.

 

[Slim Deal]

I think I see two lever guns in the middle. I used to watch this show when I was a kid.

I watch this show a an adult... last night even.

 

[adamsredlines]

Sir, no offence but you really know your guns. You are what you may call a gun nut.

I happen to know a bit about these because my great grandpa hunted with an 1887 his entire life, and I have a fascination with John Browning designs (which these are).

Great Grandpa, 2nd from left, with his 1887

 

[Louro]

I happen to know a bit about these because my great grandpa hunted with an 1887 his entire life, and I have a fascination with John Browning designs (which these are).

Great Grandpa, 2nd from left, with his 1887

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I reckon, you are the little bitty one on the right.......LOL