Sir Charles,
Yep. Late 40s, early 50s production. I don't actually remember when the '97 went to the "modern" 2 3/4 chamber that allows the star crimp to unfold. When the shop was open, when the '97s came in, I always measured the chamber. I had a special "blank" I used. If it wouldn't go, the chamber needed recut.
Coffinmaker