Winchester 1897 Trench Gun
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MSRP:$1200.00
Used Price:
$810.00
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$900.00
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See DealThe Winchester 1897 Trench gun, also known as the “broomstick” and “war crime stick”, is a variant of John Browning’s second design for a pump-action shotgun. This was designed with a trigger sear that prevented the hammer from dropping until the bolt was fully locked allowing for an incredibly fast fire rate - a feature that American Soldiers and Marines took advantage of in WWI.
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Technical Data
Caliber
12 Gauge
Barrel Length
20"
Length
37.3"
Finish
American Walnut Stock
Capacity
5 + 1
Weight
104 oz
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Capacity
The 1897 Trench Gun is chambered in 12 gauge and feeds from a fixed magazine tube with a 5 round capacity. The chamber and receiver are both designed and cut to accept 2-¾” inch shells which are loaded directly into the magazine tube through the loading port in the bottom of the receiver. If you run out of ammo in the trenches, remember it has a bayonet lug.
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Feature
The Winchester 1897 is the second pump action shotgun designed by the patron saint of shootin’ stuff, John Moses Browning, and was the first mass-produced shotgun to be used in combat. In the Great War, American troops took advantage of its firepower to clear out enemy trenches with so much efficiency that Germany sued the United States declaring that much power should be a war crime hence it’s modern “war crime stick” moniker.
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Ergonomics
The Trench Gun has a traditional feel and control setup with a shorter and narrower pump arm that required a heat guard to be installed so the Yanks storming the Gerry lines wouldn’t burn their hands due to the excessive volumes of freedom sent down the bore. The trigger was paired with a sear that kept the hammer held back until the bolt was fully in battery allowing its users to sling lead as fast as they could cycle the action, a technique called “slam-firing”.
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Mobility
Measuring 37.3 inches long with a loaded weight of 6.5 pounds, Grunts loved the Trench Gun for more than its ability to deliver devastating firepower. The simple controls, the light weight and short length made the 1897 one of the most effective weapons for clearing out enemy trenches, hence it’s other nicknames that include “Trench Sweeper” and “Broomstick”.
Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Fit-N-Finish
John Browning had a simple yet effective philosophy when designing firearms that read, “Make it work, then make it strong so it doesn’t break,” an aspect that is plain to see in the Winchester 1897. Light, heavy hitting and durable, the Trench Gun is made with hardened steel that is beautifully blued and its stock and pump grip are made of American Walnut sealed with boiled linseed oil.
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Winchester 1897 Trench Gun Specifications
Category
Caliber
12 Gauge
Barrel Length
20"
Length
37.3"
Finish
American Walnut Stock
Capacity
5 + 1
Weight
104 oz
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