The winchester model 1897 was changed to the 2.75in chamber during the production year of 1912.Generally speaking this occured after serial number 500,000.
The number 1400 refers to the Model number of your Winchester shotgun.
Any Winchester model 42 shotgun has respectable collector value.your Winchester model 42 shotgun that was made in the year 1953 is no exception.With 60% of its original finish remaining,your shotgun would be worth in the neighborhood of 1,200 dollars.
Your winchester model 12 shotgun was made by winchester in 1922.
your winchester model 12 pump shotgun was produced by winchester in 1942.
your Winchester model 12 shotgun was made by Winchester in 1959.
Your winchester model 1897 shotgun was made by winchester in 1927.That makes your shotgun 84 years old.
Your serial number indicates that you have a winchester model 101 in 20gauge.This shotgun was made by winchester in 1966.
Your winchester model 24 shotgun was made by winchester in 1947.
your Winchester model 1897 shotgun was made in 1914 with the serial number that you provided.
Please include the model number of your Winchester shotgun to get a correct answer to your question along with the serial number.
As the number 3 indicates,your Winchester model 42 can chamber either 2 1/2in,or 3 inch 410 shotgun shells.