This video is a book review of "The U.S. Model 1917 Rifle - America's Enfield" by Bruce Canfield. The book covers the development, production, and extensive use of the M1917 rifle from World War I through World War II and beyond. It also details various accessories like bayonets and grenade launchers. The reviewer highlights Canfield's expertise on American martial small arms and positions this as the definitive single-volume resource on the M1917, despite acknowledging a lack of prior comprehensive works.
This video examines the iconic Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" and its substantial role in World War I. It highlights the U.S. as the sole nation to employ shotguns significantly in the conflict, with the 1897 being adapted with bayonet mounts at the War Department's request. The description details the shotgun's deployment, troop reactions to its effectiveness in different conditions (especially concerning paper shells in wet environments), and its varied uses from POW guarding to combat. It also differentiates between the trench, riot, and training configurations of the Winchester 1897 used by the U.S. military.
This video demonstrates how to 'slamfire' a World War II era Winchester 1897 (M97) shotgun. The description highlights that the firearm is chambered in 12 gauge and features an M1917 bayonet. The focus is on the unique slamfire capability of this particular model and how to utilize it within a short timeframe.
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