From the Vault: World War I Trench Guns
This video from Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem features an examination of two U.S. Army issue pump-action shotguns commonly referred to as "trench guns." The analysis focuses on a Winchester 1897 and a Stevens Model 520, highlighting their history, effectiveness in close-quarters combat during World War I, and their continued service into the Vietnam War. Specific details like identifying a civilian vs. WWI Winchester 1897 receiver and a test for a worn sear are discussed.









