michaelkih Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I'm in the market for either an original WWI trench gun or even a reproduction one made after the war. What kind of pricing is fair so that I have a rough baseline? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddemon02 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 They are out there, but do not show up as often as I would like, it too is on my list, but will get around to it later. Heard they are or were big in cowboy action shooting. There is a reproduction made by Bull Creek Arms, though I do not know how well they run as I have never heard of them, but they are priced at about 1/3 of what you might expect to get for an original. If you do get one hope to read or watch a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterB Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Delete Edited July 26, 2018 by MisterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 There is usually a couple built ones on GunBroker. A quick search shows a couple with bids in the $7-800 range and then some originals(?) from $3-5000. I've always wanted one myself as well. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddemon02 Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/1433/fine-winchester-model-1897-slide-action-trench-shotgun one in the 2018 fall RIA auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimoreed11754 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) I picked up a norinco 1897 trench repro years ago and other than a shell stop screw falling out and having to be replaced [metric] it runs great, Im planning on using it Saturday at my cas clubs military match. Tinkered with the mag so it would hold 6 rds. Last year I built a Model 12 trench. It turned out nice and I use it for Wild Bunch matches. Dont know if you'd settle for a foreign or American copy but Ill bet given the Winchester trench 1897s rarity and sky high price they are a prime target for forgers. If its going to be used for competition Id find a copy or have one built, if its for a nice Winchester collection start writing zeroes with a big number in front. And do your research so you dont get got. Good luck. Edited August 24, 2018 by Baltimoreed11754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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