Thanks to all for your help! Seems we have the answer of a date and type, the cut down barreled brush gun and a possible reblue; though they did the receiver and barrel both as the match is...
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Thanks to all for your help! Seems we have the answer of a date and type, the cut down barreled brush gun and a possible reblue; though they did the receiver and barrel both as the match is...
Thanks! Were the Brush guns cut down at the factory?
I will get barrel measurement ASAP, prob tomorrow. It is definitely shorter than a normal 97 . Yes on the rounded pistol grip bottom; I noticed that detail as it looked aesthetically nice and a bit...
Checking on a family members 1897 shotgun for authenticity. No bayonet lug, no heat shield; and has Win. Marks, Model and dates. Serial numbers (204258; possibly a ‘C’ prefix?) match on bottom of...