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Thanks for the reply John. Poyer's book does state that MOST (meaning not all??) WW2 lugs were unmarked. I wouldn't mind seeing some pictures of your gun. Does your trench gun have the punch...

I seem to have some good picture conditions right now so here are few more pictures of the trench gun showing the perfect wood to metal fit on the bottom tang, the old grease under the heat shield,...

These last three are pictures of proofing, and serials of my 50's vintage Model 12 riot gun that is nearly new condition. Notice the lack of burnishing or halos around the proofs and numbers...

Some more pictures.

Tom,
There is no filled or filed front sight hole at the muzzle end of the barrel. I own many old Winchesters and have made a small study of the Winchester proofing all the way back from when it...

I've also notied that the font of the E prefix is different on some 97 trench guns I've looked at. Was wondering what this meant?

Wood to metal fit is perfect as is the fit of the lug and heat shield. I have been collecting model 12's and 1897's long enough to know original finish. This is my first trench gun however. ...

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Here are some pictures. I don't believe there is any refinish or touch up. All wear patterns and colors are consistant. the sight bead on the lug is silver rather than brass and the lug itself...

I will post some detailed pictures tomarrow when I have good light. I have examined this one pretty closely and it looks righteous to me. Let me know your opinions please.
Jared V

Hello,
Is it possible for a 97 Winchester trench gun sn 951968 to be WB cartouched, and have the six row heat shield? The bottom of the barrel is 42 dated and the muzzle shows no signs of a sight...