Looking for an opinion on a '97 Trench Gun

[Missing Something]

I have been reading some other threads re: Winchester Model 1897 Trench Guns.....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1178-1.jpg

I have one marked Omaha Police Dept. The more I read the more I think this one was put together. I would welcome any opinions....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1179-1.jpg


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1180-1.jpg


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1181.jpg


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1182.jpg

Barrel looks to have had the original front site cut off and soldiered:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1183.jpg

The only other marking on it is a "61" on the trigger guard.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1184.jpg

[chuckindenver]

try this post on the shotgun forum down on Jouster

[Missing Something]

Thanks Chuckindenver, I did :D


Here are a few more pictures... Is there anything else you need or would like to see photos of?



Underside of barrel:



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1257-1.jpg



Markings near breach on underside (L to R = 1 in triangle, VP in oval, W or M in Circle):



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1259-1.jpg



Underside of barrel near the end of the mag tube:



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/missing_something/IMG_1263-1.jpg