1897 Winchester Shotgun question

[ccarlson]

I have my grandfathers Model 1897 Winchester pump shotgun (12 gauge). When he gave it to me many years ago it had a rubber boot style recoil pad that has since gotten brittle and fallen apart. I haven't used it in 20 years but would like to hang it on the wall and perhaps shoot a pheasant some day with it for nostalgia.

I'm looking for a butt plate, either metal or authentic style screw on recoil pad, that I could fix it up with. Since it is an odd size stock (approximately 4.75" tall by 1.75" wide), I need help with where I could find one either new or used.

Any old gun experts out there that could help locate one?

Thanks,

ccarlson

carlsons at brainerd dot net

(also posted on equipment forum and hunting forum)

[Ben1022]

Do a search for Numrich gun parts. I believe it's e-gun parts dot com or something like that. If they don't have it, you're going to have a tough time finding it as they have one of the largest selections of parts in the U.S...especially for older guns. Good luck.