trenchgun question

upjumtddebl

February 14, 2009 12:57

Was the heatshield/bayonet lug for the 1897 Winchester their own design or was the same unit used on other models such as the Stevens, Savage, Remington etc.did each manufactuer produce their own or was it a subcontract part

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  Bert H.

  February 14, 2009 17:03

  Winchester designed and patented the early style 6-row heatshields.

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  upjumtddebl

  February 15, 2009 06:45

  Thank you Bert.the reason I ask is that it looks like the same type of shield is used on other models. Can you or anyone on this forum suggest the best book on the subject covering all the diffrent Mfgs. of trench gun models

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  Bert H.

  February 15, 2009 19:45

  quote:Originally posted by upjumtddebl
  Thank you Bert.the reason I ask is that it looks like the same type of shield is used on other models. Can you or anyone on this forum suggest the best book on the subject covering all the diffrent Mfgs. of trench gun models
  
  
  Yes, I can...
  
  "U.S.Winchester Trench and Riot Guns and other U.S. Combat Shotguns" 2nd Edition, Revised, by Joe Poyer
  
  It is part of the "For Collectors Only" series of books published by North Cape Publications, Inc.

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  upjumtddebl

  February 16, 2009 18:18

  Thank you Bert, always a pleasure to get the best info possible

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  Bert H.

  February 16, 2009 18:51

  quote:Originally posted by upjumtddebl
  Thank you Bert, always a pleasure to get the best info possible
  
  
  You are quite welcome[:)].

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  gary wray

  February 21, 2009 10:44

  If you are into combat shotguns I would recommend Bruce N. Canfield's "A Collectors Guide to United States Shotguns" published in 1992 (ISBN 0-917218-53-1). I have found it very helpful over the years as I scout around looking to increase my trenchgun collection.

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