Hi Lister 1911:

I can remember reading in the early 60's that P.O. Ackley claimed that the Winchester 97 was the only shotgun that he would consider for a rifle cartridge. I think that he did indeed make up some 97's chambered for rifle cartridges at the time and they worked quite well. I always took what he said with a grain of salt!

Perhaps others may recall of him making this statement.

Franchi