Strange Model 97 Trench Gun

[robh5]

You guys nailed most of the issues. As scosgt noticed, it still has the takedown lever on the mag tube. Anyone also notice the Ordnance mark is bogus? The flame is the size of a bonfire. lol

If the receiver marks (i.e., the "U.S" and Ordnance mark) are fake, they are pretty good fakes.

And the gun is actually earlier than the seller states. The receiver was serialized in 1927, not 1932.

Also looks like the serial number on the barrel was hand etched. Stylistically, it does not match the number on the receiver.

[Ironlip]

Excellent catch Rob! I had missed that. When you look closely it's obvious.

[tmturner45]

I cannot spot or point out the details above but it sure takes a pair to put "new old stock" in their alleged repro listing.