trenchgun question

upjumtddebl

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

Bert H.

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

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

Bert H.

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.

upjumtddebl

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

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by upjumtddebl
Thank you Bert, always a pleasure to get the best info possible


You are quite welcome[:)].