My concerns regarding this 1897 are that it looks like a gun that started out as a riot or trench gun in 1920, but has military markings of WWII on it ( large US on left side of receiver with flaming...
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My concerns regarding this 1897 are that it looks like a gun that started out as a riot or trench gun in 1920, but has military markings of WWII on it ( large US on left side of receiver with flaming...
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1897 Trench - Google Photos
I found an 1897 Trench Gun in a small gun store, but I have reservations about it. Serial number is 734xxx, so it was made in 1920. It is solid frame and has stock without a comb. Barrel is marked...