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Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
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Shotgun Ammunition: 'Rounds of Authority' (1997) (AVA20354VNB1 - 1997) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center This video addresses...
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So I was looking online and I see the adjusting sleeves for 1897 takedowns listed by number and as regular??? is there a difference that I should be...
So I came home with Mr. Canfields book on military shotguns I was fortunate enough to have given to me by a very generous member and the wife noticed...
Winchester model 12...12ga ...30in modified choke...sn 1039957..no military marks..he said he purchased it in the mid/late 60s when his base was...
Hello, Does anyone know which type of Parkerizing was used to finish Winchester 1200 trench guns steel parts? Manganese or Zinc Phosphate? ...
Just acquired a 1897 takedown 12 ga. and am interested in converting to a trench gun. My question right now is was the butt stock sling swivel used...
Good afternoon: I am looking for some information on a reported Winchester model 12 trench gun. The serial number is 1,004,349. Can someone...
I recently purchased (via online auction), a Stevens 620a with all of the military stampings that are shown on the various threads on this site. I...
Hi all, I got this stock in a parts lot and I've been able to deduce that its for an Ithaca 37 but do you guys know if there is any indication of...
Lately, I have been itching to get a US Military Stevens 520 Shotgun / Trench gun and I've been keeping an eye on Gunbroker. How many variations...
I have a Winchester 97 trench gun. The firearm is all correct except for the fact it is parkerized. Went to the polishing room in 1942 and the...
Won't find one much better. But the final price is going to reflect that. ULTRA RARE BOXED WW2 US STEVENS 520-30 TRENCH GUN - Pump Action Shotguns...
I just picked this up. It came out of an estate and they didn't know it was anything except for a shotgun. Looking at it, the barrel has been...
Hi everyone. I purchased a couple of Winchester 1897 model, both takedown. One of them is an early model (so I was told), serial number C59665, and...
Here is a recent addition to the collection. This shotgun is near new condition. Serial E 954xxx
Lastly, here is a Stevens 620 Trench. Not quite as nice as the other two but nevertheless a respectable example.
Another recent pickup. Near mint Stevens Trench 520
Hi guys, Simple question like the title says. What would have been the original finish of a bolt on a WW I 1897 trench gun, out of factory....
Hi everyone :wave:, This is my first post here as I just found this forum by happenstance while trying to figure out the difference between an 870...
First of all I wanted to say hello as I a new to the forum. I'm currently working on a 1897 Trench gun clone. Getting closer and I'm looking to see...
Found a show for $500 .I don’t think it’s a trench.Cause no rear sling swivel and barrel clamp on it.And two numbers on bottom don’t match
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