So it appears the best place for info on these 1897s is the cowboy action shooting forums...I really dont want to have to join one just to get some questions answered
I'm tempted to abandon this 1897 and buy one that is already done the way I want it...but that's also me being impatient.
If I can figure out the adjustment sleeve thing, i think it needs a few screws to be up to par...and refinnished.