97 WW I trench gun questions??

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Does anybody know if the early solid frame 97's had front sight holes in the barrel?? It has the correct bayonet adapter and heat shield but there is a front sight hole in the barrel where a bead should have been.
Also, it has the US stamped in the right spot on the right side of the receiver but no periods behind the U and the S and seems wide stamped. example U S not U.S.
Thanks for any help

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