Winchester 97 Take Down

[chosinsteve132]

I've got a 1931 dated Winchester 1897 12 gauge takedown and it won't break down. Also just noticed what looks like some missing steel from the receiver. I will post pics later on today, but I'm looking for help.

 

[cullen1780]

Try this

 

[chosinsteve132]

The tube is stuck and won't rotate.

 

[cmshoot]

Happy to look at it. I’m just down the road in Dallas.

 

[3clicks_Off]

The tube is stuck and won't rotate.

Are you pushing the pin through the tube to right side before twisting the tube?

Spray CLP or penetrating oil down in the receiver where the mag tube screws in. Maybe let it soak overnight

 

[chosinsteve132]

I'll try that tomorrow 3clicks_Off . I am pushing the pin to the right.

 

[3clicks_Off]

I'll try that tomorrow 3clicks_Off . I am pushing the pin to the right.

I think after pushing the pin through the mag tube, you have to push the action slide forward a few inches.
Then twist the mag tube