Originally Posted by
Scramblinman
Hello, i just found a WWI serialized m97 in original condition the day after Christmas in the used gun rack at gander mountain. The bayonet/ heat shroud mount was modified at some point in the guns life and I am trying to find a real shround/ mount for this gun. The serial is 681533. Falls in the 1918/1919 range. I tried to put pics in an album and do a post but could not upload pics from my iphone. That is the only thing this gun needs besides a sling. Have a 1905 bayonet already. I would like to know if you have any sources for the part. I would be glad to send pics to show you the gun. Thanks, Matt
Pretty sure you need an M1917 Enfield bayonet for the shotgun.
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