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Guns of Red Dead Redemption 2: Winchester 1897 shotgun

The Winchester 1897 rides again as the pump-action shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

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The Winchester 1897 rides again as the pump-action shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2.

In this first video in a series on the guns of Red Dead Redemption 2, we take a look at the game’s Lancaster pump-action modeled after the venerable Winchester 1897. In the video, we test fire a Model 1897 12 gauge shotgun made in the 1930s and get it back into fighting shape by sawing the barrel off with a hacksaw.

Winchester Model 1897 Manufacturer’s Specifications

Weight: 8lb (3.6 kg)
Overall Length: 39 1⁄4 in (1,000 mm)
Barrel Length: 20 to 30 in (510 mm – 760 mm)
Caliber: 12-gauge, 16 gauge
Action: Pump-action
Feed system: 5-round tubular magazine

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