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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 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 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
This is another conversion the missed publication in my article on Shotguns converted from Military rifles in the April 2018 issue of Man at Arms...
Hello All. Here is my 1897 Trench gun. I am in love with it and purchased is about 15 years ago. I am starting to research its long history in...
I know the Ithaca records on the trench guns is out there, is serial #57940 a legit trench? Thanks
Any one have one? Anyone have one that was sleeved to 5 rounds from the original 8 shot configuration? Like one of the Sarco imports from Sweden...
I received this shotgun after publication of my article on Shotguns converted from Militry rifles in the April issue of Man at Arms magazine. This...
Just a little sneak peak here. It needs some cleaning and then I'll put up some decent pics. These are from the auction house. This one is...
Good Day All, Recently purchased a Winchester Model 12 out of an estate. The serial number is in the 1.1m range. It is the strangest configuration...
I'm new to this forum. I hang out on the 1911/1911a1 forum, but I ran accross this shot gun a few weeks ago and it kept telling me to take it home....
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