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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....
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Shotgun Ammunition: 'Rounds of Authority' (1997) (AVA20354VNB1 - 1997) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center This video addresses...
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Hi all, I've been crusin lookin at various C&R eligible '97s and,wondered; what the cutoff date is for the oldest slide thats safe to shoot ...
Hey all: Saw an interesting 97 Winchester today. SN 908200, 28 inch full choke barrel, blued, and marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the left side...
I have some WW2 ammo pouches. One is a really nice WW2 shotgun ammo pouch. It is marked J.Q.M.D 1943 on the inside of the flap. It holds 12 shotgun...
As some may already know I am a gunsmith and do some recreation work for living history folks on all firearms periods. This may ruffle a few...
While Spring Cleaning an acquaintance came upon an Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge Trench Gun. No Sling or bayonet but he claims it has a lot of bad...
I have a stevens 520-30 with what appears to be a heatguard from a mod 12 or 97 Winchester (Pg. 115 US combat shotguns by Bruce N. Canfield) mine is...
The end of my shotgun barrell has a taper on it. It falls in the sereal number range and has the markings of a trenchgun including the three notches...
Hey all: I was going thru my pile of trench guns and found one that I had completely forgotten about- (I have had is so long the orig price tag...
I just came into a heat shield for a M97. I'm pretty sure it's a repro but my question is, how can I tell? Should there be markings on it? A serial...
Hello to you all; could you please tell me which is the proper finish on a M37 riot, s/n 68.000 circa? It has been used/reissued during V N campaign,...
Im a newbe to military shotgun's, What would be the most common 12 guage riot/trench gun used during the viet nam war? And would the military...
made in 1918, matching serial numbers. needs bayo lug, but works like a new gun. Here are some pictures. comments appreciated serial number U1643##
Has anyone owned or inspected the reproduction model 97 handguard offered by East Taylor of Savanah GA? I am wondering if this is the best repro on...
Can Someone Tell Me The Exact Distance In Inches The Stock Swivel Is From The Butt Plate?
How do you remove the hand guard ? The one I have is cracked and I would like and try to repair it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, CM1
Did winchester ever mark their 20" 1897 barrels "riot" or were they always "cyl"?? Is the "riot" marked a repro.?? Thanks
Just picked this one up. The guy I purchased from believed it to be a Trench-Gun. I don't, but I liked it so I got it anyway. Take-down model. Has...
I am thinking of disposing of part of my collection If I decide to sell my Ivenhoe winchester 97 trench gun what should I be asking for it. I have no...
My Stevens 77E. Vietnam Era Trench? Any body have any input on the worth of this gun? I believe the stock is a replacement, recoil pad looks to have...
Bought an original trench gun that "bubba" fixed up (he cut down bayo lug and put a polychoke on it) and i am going to restore it. anyone know a...
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