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Peak American: the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun in WW1

Peak American: the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun in WW1

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Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 15:01

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.

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