WWII model 97 Trench Gun questions

[Tom Doniphon]

That looks like a beautiful example of a late made M97 trench gun. It even has the filed down sight bead on the barrel which is correct for a late gun like that.

The barrel date is likely 42. Try and shine a flashlight in between the barrel and mag tube to see the date. If you still can't make it out, you might have to remove the mag tube to see it.

The documentation is a big plus, IMO.

Looks like a keeper to me.

[gfguns]

Many Thanks to Tom, Trench Crazy and Bruce. I finally have a 97 Trench in the safe

[gfguns]

I think based on what I see here I will hold on to this one. I am going to ask the General to let me photograph him presenting the 97 to me. He has also given me a copy of his memoirs. Here is a link to his bio
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http://www.af.mil/Information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=4629

He purchased this 97 in 1955 @ Royal Air Force Station Wethrfield England which jives with his Bio as far as him being there.

Thanks for the help Trench Crazy.

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