Forum: Military Shotguns

I have the opportunity to buy a real nice Stevens 520-30 trench gun that is missing its Heatshield/Bayo Lug. Gun has been parkerized, probably for...

Good morning. I am contemplating trading my 1943 Stevens 520-30 Riot (not trench) shotgun at the gunshow this weekend. It's all matching (even...

Searching around in my parts boxes today I found two 870 bolts I bought a number of years ago. Thay were wrapped in protective packaging (not GI)...

This is the most I have seen a M520-30 go for. Are prices going up in this economy?http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=315593959

I have a been given by my Son in law a shotgun that I have been having a hard time trying to identify. I now think it is a Stevens model 620. Will...

Looking at purchasing the following trench gun. I know little about these and would appreciate any advice and any additional questions to ask before...

I am familiar with the martially marked trench and riot guns, but have not seen any w/o those markings. I have been offered an almost mint condition...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=321164846 What do the pros think about this one?

Well, there hasn't been much interesting shotgun porn on here lately so I though I'd post some photos of a display I did last weekend. This was setup...

does the m-97 stuff at numrich generally fit the norinco? i'm thinking about changing the woodwork and buttplate. ...

Want To Buy a commercial Stevens 520-30 12 Gauge pump shotgun. Also marketed as Sears RANGER and Montgomery Wards Model 30-SB562A . Plan to make a...

I also just picked one up this week. Lady said it had been hanging on the wall for twenty years. #83603 It has the ordnance marks as well. Only...

Heres an interesting piece, Id appreciate the help of everyone that reads this thread. 52 1897 Trench guns in this configuration were ordered for a...

I bought a shotgun that had been mocked up as a trench gun. It is a Stevens 520 and only a single prototype was built. That prototype sold for...

I just picked up this U.S. marked Savage 720, serial number 87800 today. I believe that it is one of the shotguns acquired by the government to use...

Greetings, I am new to the shotgun forums and would like to share some pics of what I believe to be a genuine Winchester M1897 trenchgun that I...

Hey guys. The local pawn shop has a Remington 31 12 gauge with matching serial numbers on receiver and barrel. It also has tiny anchor marks on the...

How correct would a barrel be for a 1942-43 era M-1897 Trench gun that is only marked on top near receiver with Flamimg bomb and Winchester mark ?...

Not a bad looking old wardog. I guess this is what they looked like AFTER they saw service, not sat in a rack somewhere!! This would be a nice early...

I ran into an elderly gent today at a local gunshow. He was carrying a Remington Model 31 Riot Shotgun that was all matching and it was US Property...

I have a generally nicely preserved Stevens 520-30 riot gun. I plan on installing another barrel and make a trench gun. In most gun collecting...

Really enjoy learning and reading about military shotguns, first post, I have one picture of one of my 1897 trench shotguns I will post for the heck...

Recently acquired a M12 cyl bore with a 1942 production date, and in pretty good shape, about 95% blueing. No US markings, I've heard these refered...

Fellows, If 935957 Falls between the two Shotguns listed below, is there a chance of a block of them being procured for USMC useage ? Or would...

I was wondering if someone could be kind enough to check a Model 1897 Winchester trench gun for me. Serial number 935957 with letter D over top...