WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 MILITARY TRENCH GUN For Sale

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The Winchester Model 1897 Military Trench Gun is a historical firearm notable for its use by the U.S. Army during World War I in trench warfare. It features a high polish commercial blue finish, solid frame, and a 6-row ventilated handguard designed to accommodate a bayonet, increasing its combat effectiveness. The shotgun includes a walnut high comb stock and a hard rubber buttplate, reflecting the era’s craftsmanship, with its original configuration lacking stock cartouches. While early models did not have military markings, those retained by the Army post-war were stamped with “U.S.” and an ordnance bomb in the 1920s, making up about 10% of the total production. Falling within the serial range of 650000-695000, this model is a rare and highly valued collectible, representing a key period of military innovation and history.

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