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March 31, 2009
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I can’t find the info that Bert has posted several times so.. Barrel is dated 42. What do you make of this one?
April 15, 2005
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Chuck,
It is in the correct serial range for a WW II Trench Gun. That stated, I would like to see a picture of the left-hand side of the receiver frame and the butt stock. It should have a “GHD” cartouche on the left side of the butt stock, and a machined “U.S.” and flaming ordnance bomb on the receiver.
Bert
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March 31, 2009
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Bert H. said
Chuck,It is in the correct serial range for a WW II Trench Gun. That stated, I would like to see a picture of the left-hand side of the receiver frame and the butt stock. It should have a “GHD” cartouche on the left side of the butt stock, and a machined “U.S.” and flaming ordnance bomb on the receiver.
Bert
Bert, it has the GHD, circle P, the US and flaming bomb. I was more interested in the barrel markings and the location of the model number. You have posted the various Types but I couldn’t find them. Which type is this?
April 15, 2005
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Chuck,
The barrel marking is the correct type for a WW II Trench Gun. That stated, it should have a “WP” versus circle “P” stamped on the top of the barrel.
Bert
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March 31, 2009
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Thanks Bert. I will take a closer look at the barrel the next time I see the gun. Where did you post the examples of the Types? The hand guard blocks the end of the Pat info.
November 26, 2014
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Did anyone else notice that the heat shield on that gun sits about 1/2 inch further back than is normal. With the bayonet adaptor/heat shield on the gun you should be able to see the last two letters of the word “MODEL” (i.e., “EL 97”) on the barrel. On this gun you only see “97”.
April 15, 2005
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Chuck,
To the best of mu knowledge, I have not posted pictures of Model 97 barrel address types. As it applies to the WW II Trench Guns, they all had the exact same barrel marking.
Bert
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March 31, 2009
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Tom D said
Did anyone else notice that the heat shield on that gun sits about 1/2 inch further back than is normal. With the bayonet adaptor/heat shield on the gun you should be able to see the last two letters of the word “MODEL” (i.e., “EL 97”) on the barrel. On this gun you only see “97”.
Yes, that is one of the reasons I was interested in pictures. I did mention the hand guard blocking the other side. I said hand guard but should have said heat shield.
December 31, 2012
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Chuck said
Yes, that is one of the reasons I was interested in pictures. I did mention the hand guard blocking the other side. I said hand guard but should have said heat shield.
Most collectors call them handguards. BTW, the picture I sent was not posted, so take a look at mine. 99%. 100% original. It’s what’s left of my US militaria collection. I have all the accouterments that go with it as well. Big Larry
February 24, 2017
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Model 12 trench gun at auction on Proxibid.
One odd thing is that the serial number on the receiver is upside down as compared to normal. Has anyone seen this before?
The forend appears to be a later replacement.
Thanks, Kevin
April 15, 2005
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Colsuper said
Model 12 trench gun at auction on Proxibid.One odd thing is that the serial number on the receiver is upside down as compared to normal. Has anyone seen this before?
The forend appears to be a later replacement.
Thanks, Kevin
In my opinion, it is a complete (poorly executed) fake.
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