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WWI Winchester 1897 Trench Gun

MOONED
I have an opportunity to grab a second trench gun. This one is a Winchester 1897, with a serial number of 691017. The condition should be rated at about 75%, on both the metal and wood. On the right side of the receiver, and in front of the discharge port (?) is a somewhat small "US" marking. The butt stock has the typical "widow's peak" on top, with the metal butt plate. It does look all original, from what I can tell.
I'm just curious what the typical price range would be for this specific item. Pictures are not available as it is soon to be for sale at a local gun store in my area.
Opinions and advise are always welcome.

EDIT:
I didn't think to confirm the patent date on the heat shield, but I'll get back by this afternoon and see. It does have the 6 X 29 holes in the heat shield though. As far as the takedown, that I'm not sure about. Can you provide some detail ?



Aaron
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  • Bert H.
    Aaron,

    The serial number is correct for a WW I vintage Trench Gun (it was serialized in May of 1918).

    Is it a solid frame gun or a Take Down?

    Does it have a 6-row heat shield?

    Does it have a Patent date on the bayonet attachement?
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by MOONED
    EDIT:
    I didn't think to confirm the patent date on the heat shield, but I'll get back by this afternoon and see. It does have the 6 X 29 holes in the heat shield though. As far as the takedown, that I'm not sure about. Can you provide some detail ?

    Aaron


    There is not much detail needed. Winchester made two types of frames... Solid frame guns (non-detachable barrel assembly) and Take Down frames (detachable barrel assembly). The WW I Trench Guns were all Solid frames.
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