The Rock Island Armory T1897 12ga pump action shotgun is a modern take on a timeless design—built for shooters who appreciate classic ergonomics and honest reliability. If you're drawn to the proven handling of a traditional pump gun but want current manufacturing quality, the T1897 delivers that balance. With an 18.5-inch barrel, steel receiver, and a 5+1 round capacity, this 12-gauge is equally at home at the range, in the field, or on the home-defense wall. It comes ready to shoot: sling included, black shiny finish, and set up for immediate use.
Rock Island Armory has built a reputation on no-nonsense, affordable firearms. The T1897 continues that formula—straightforward controls, durable construction, and a manual-of-arms that any shotgunner will recognize and trust. The pump action is smooth and intuitive, and the receiver and barrel geometry follow a proven manual-action design language that works.
At 8.1 pounds and 40 inches overall, the T1897 handles like a shotgun should: quick to mount, balanced, and not fatiguing after a day at the range. The front blade sight keeps you focused on fundamentals, and the tubular magazine gives you five rounds in reserve plus one in the chamber. Whether you're breaking clays, testing your marksmanship, or running drills, this pump gun won't apologize for its simplicity—it'll just work.
| Caliber | 12 Gauge |
| Action | Pump Action |
| Barrel Length | 18.5 inches |
| Capacity | 5+1 (5 in magazine, 1 in chamber) |
| Overall Length | 40 inches |
| Overall Width | 1.96 inches |
| Overall Height | 6.69 inches |
| Weight | 8.10 lbs |
| Receiver | Steel |
| Sight | Front Blade |
| Finish | Black Shiny |
The shotgun ships with a sling and is ready to shoot out of the box. You'll need to supply ammunition (12-gauge shotshells) and any optics or additional sights if desired.
The T1897 is a versatile 12-gauge pump gun suitable for recreational shooting, range use, and training. The manual action and simple sighting system make it ideal for shooters learning or refining pump-gun fundamentals.
The T1897 holds 5 rounds in the tubular magazine plus 1 in the chamber, for a total capacity of 5+1.
The barrel is 18.5 inches, which keeps the overall length at 40 inches—compact enough for handling but long enough for a full sight plane and decent shot patterns with standard 12-gauge ammunition.
Firearm Shipments:
To buy rifles or shotguns, you must be 18 years old, and for handguns, actions, or receivers, the minimum age is 21. By placing an order for this firearm, you confirm that you are the legitimate transferee/buyer, meet the legal age requirements, and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations necessary to purchase this firearm.
We only ship firearms to valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. At checkout we provide a FFL locator for your convenience.
We will need a copy of the FFL’s license to facilitate the process, kindly request your dealer to email us a copy of their FFL, as we cannot dispatch the firearm until we receive this document. It is imperative for the buyer to choose their FFL dealer, ensure they are willing to facilitate the transfer, and have them email their FFL copy to BOSQUE Outdoors. To avoid any confusion, the customer's name or order number must be mentioned in the email containing the FFL.
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