Anyone have period photos of a M97 during WWII that they can post?

[drm2m]

I am trying to find period photos to go with this M97 in my collection.

Thanks for any help.

David

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[browningautorifle]

No pics David, nice gun though. Where'd you find that one? They're kind of scarce around here(Canada). What's the mark on the small of the butt just above the trigger guard? Left side? Is that something or a ding? Looks like an L A? Reason I ask is many police depts used them after the wars. I had a friend posted to Wainwright AB with me had one from the Omaha Police Dept. WW1 takedown changed to a solid frame with addittion of small screws in the mag tube. Maybe you could do a bit more of an expose' for us? Oui?

[drm2m]

Jim,

I suspect it is a ding....I never noticed it.
The gun was an unexpected local gun show find back in May 2002. (In Canada)
I had never seen one before.....then came the books.
I have rarely purchased stuff at a gun show, ....and never when I knew so little about this model.
It was a spur of the moment purchase.....and I don't usually do that at the end of a gun show.

I did this once before with the gun show purchase of an early (1942) U.S. M1A1 carbine.
Fortunately it checked out well with Bruce Canfield before I bought it. (Based on photos sent to him.)

I have become a bit possessed lately trying to find period photos of some of my guns.
I have also been trying to find period photos of a Lanchester smg.
Period photos of certain guns are very difficult to find.

David

[browningautorifle]

Yes, it appears to be just a scuff. If you go through our forum here on shotguns you will find pics of the combat shotgun in action. Maybe the ones you want. Too, if you wait, someone will post pics. But...we would love a full set of yours???

[emmagee1917]

Nice looking gun. Now , disassemble the sling and feed the front through the rear loop the other way. Both hooks should be on the outside.Your rear half needs to be fliped.
Chris

[browningautorifle]

Rifle Sling Home Page Has a layout on how to set up your 1907 sling. Look through it and you will see it.

[rayg]

That is a beautiful M97. It's in super condition. I always liked the M97 trench gun better then the M12. However I have a WWII M12 Trench in the same condition with a like condition Winchester Bayonet that I'm happy with. Ray

[drm2m]

emmagee1917

Chris,
Thanks for the "heads up" on the sling.
I never noticed it was wrong....it was on the gun when I bought it.
I have lived through wrestling matches putting slings on other guns before.

Jim thanks for the Sling Link.

I suspect it should look like the sling below.

David

[browningautorifle]

You've been keeping secrets. Time for some more pics. A good comprehensive look at the 97 and next thread would be the M1. It looks very promising. After all, we won't tell anyone...

[drm2m]

Jim,

How about an early M1A1 carbine? December 1942.
With a M1911A1 Colt rig also manufactured in 1942.

David

The M1 rifle was manufactured in 1943 the same as the 97.