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The trench gun is a shotgun adapted for military use during World War I. These guns were commercial repeating shotguns with trimmed barrels. The shortened barrels allowed them to be used in the tight quarters necessitated by trenches. Most trench guns were also fitted with a heat shield and bayonet mount.The Inland M 37 is based on the original Ithaca Model 37 Trench Gun which was a variation of the Browning Model 17 and features the following: Gauge: .12 gauge / 3" Chamber. Magazine capacity: 4+1. Barrel length: 20". Total length: 38.5". Barrel Choke: Cylinder Choke .730. Action: Manual Pump, Bottom Load & Ejection. Weight: 6.7 lb.Mar 8, 2024 · Seems of decent manufacture and dimensionally correct for the trench-ification of 1897 or Model 12. From what I gather, you might need to buy a different magazine cap that has a rounded pin to index the heat shield, rather than the flat-ended cylindrical pin that features a groove to hold the barrel-clamp assembly. Posts: 3. Thanks for the reply OLN fan, I have acquired a winchester 1897 " E " sn range ( I believe birthyear of around 1909 ) that would look cool with a heat shield on it. The barrell lenth is about 18 1/2 inches. This wasnt the original barrell length, it has been cut down with a choke added to the inside of the barrell.Repro Winchester 1897 97 Trench Gun Heat Shield Bayonet Lug With Magazine Cap. US $15.70Standard Shipping. See details. Seller does not accept returns. See details. *No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. See terms and apply now. Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®.For trench use, pre-existing Model 1897’s were modified with a perforated heat shield that covered the barrel – stopping the user from burning their hands – and a bayonet lug. In this form, the weapon was known as the Trench Gun. Its high fire rate, devastating power, and 20-inch barrel made it extremely good at clearing trenches. ...Winchester Model 97 (aka M97 or Trench Gun) with Soldiers Relaxing after the capture of Saipan in WWII. World War l, known for its horrendous trench warfare, was where the 1897 became synonymously known as the "trench sweeper.". The 20" barrel and the ability to rapidly fire the five-round mag made the shotgun the ultimate close combat ...Exceptional World War I Era Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with BayonetManufactured in 1918, this is a scarce and very fine 1897 Winchester Trench Gun. An evolution of the riot shotgun, the trench gun is chiefly associated with combat on the Western Front of World War One, where they were a potent but controversial tool for trench raiding and night fighting. In a close-up ...Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield over the barrel, cylinder choke, and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. "U.S. (flaming bomb)" is stamped ahead of the chamber. Fitted with an 18-groove forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered Winchester buttplate. Includes a period leather sling and Remington M1917 bayonet.Property from the Estate of a Gentleman, Kennebunkport, ME and Jacksonville, FL Description: Winchester Model 1897 12-Gauge Shotgun, 1927, pump-action shotgun with exposed hammer, full choke, rubb. See Sold Price. Sold. 2017. Small brass ox tongue with heat shield. Small brass ox tongue with heat shield Dimensions: 3 ½". See Sold Price.Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear.The quality is fabulous! The Trench Gun features a heat-shield, six-shot magazine, Pattern 17 bayonet lug, and the slam-fire feature that made the M97 famous. This gun was test fired only and has the box and sleeve. ... This is a trench sweeper, and comes as close to the Winchester 1897 trench gun you can get without mortgaging your house to ...Mar 23, 2024 ... ... bayonet lug and heat shield, it was particularly effective for clearing enemy trenches. The shotgun's ability to deliver devastating close ...Description: Norinco Model 1897 Trench Shotgun in 12 gauge is a contemporary reproduction of the WWI and WWII Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun. Known as the M97 or 97, this "Trench Sweeper" was used to great effectiveness in both World Wars. It features a 12 gauge barrel with a cylinder diameter and a 2-3/4 chamber.Winchester 1897 Trench Shotgun Thread starter jason19711971; Start date Dec 12, 2020; jason19711971. NES Member. Joined Feb 3, 2014 Messages 4,665 Likes 4,459 Location ... Winchester 97 Trench Gun Bayonet Lug & Heat Shield With Screws (W97058) www.sarcoinc.com Reply. Reactions: AJK129. Picton. NES Member. Joined …We have carefully recreated the famous Winchester Model 1897 12 Ga Trench Gun using original Winchester Model 1897 12 Ga shotguns. We buy decent used Winchester shotguns which are then totally torn down, cleaned, worn parts replaced, re-blued, reassembled and tested for proper function. ... We add a correct reproduction bayonet lug/heat shield ...

Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun; Parts; Gunsmithing; Hunt Africa; Bestsellers. ... Winchester Model 1897 12 Ga barrel shims for tightening the takedown on your shotgun. Includes three (3) .005" brass shims. ... List Wishlist. Add to Compare Compare. Winchester Model 1897 Bayonet lug shield assembly replacement sling loop. Bayonet lug/shield ...REPRODUCTION Winchester 1897 97 Trench Gun Heat Shield Bayonet Lug WWI USGI WW2. Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. $482.00. mg.arms.llc (303) 99.3%. Buy It Now. Free shipping. 76 watchers. Winchester 1897 97 M12 Trench Gun Bayonet Lug & Heat Shield NEW. Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. $450.00.147 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Mar 20, 2022. This was my second heat shield I get from East Taylor. The first time was for a Winchester 1897, the fitting was fine. The second is for Mod 12. Unfortunately the fitting is too tight. I contacted Jack, but no answer for now.Offline. 2. March 25, 2023 - 5:09 am. Hello Raymond, Production of the WW II Model 97 Trench Guns ended mid-year 1943. With only a few exceptions, nearly all of the WW II Model 97 Trench Gun barrels are found with “41” or “42” dated barrels (though a very small number of the late production guns have been found with a “43” dated barrel.

The Winchester Model 12 pump-action shotgun is regarded as one of the finest repeating arms of the early 20th century. Based on John M. Browning’s earlier designs of the models 1893 & 1897, the Model 12 was re-engineered by T.C. Johnson. The earliest guns were built only in 20 gauge with 2-1/2” chambers, but Winchester quickly adapted …description: this is an original, authentic all correct ww 2 winchester model 1897 trench gun from 1943....it retains approx 95% original finish throughout, with some honest handling. correct 4 row 6 rivet heat shield, the action is tight and works perfectly and the bore is clean and bright. excellent ghd cross cannon cartuche with very clean wood....u.s. and bomb marking on reciever with ...BobM1919. 3987 posts · Joined 2010. #2 · Jul 28, 2021. Way back in the long ago, I installed a generic trench gun shield to a Stevens Model 620 that I was returning from the dead. The wreck I started with was US marked but it might have been a riot gun originally, I never bothered to check. It had been so messed with in its long life that I ...…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Winchester 97 Trench Gun Bayonet Lug & Heat Shield. $169.9. Possible cause: The heat shield from the Vietnam era Winchester trench guns will work it th.