Furthermore, there is no remedy for bidder remorse. UNLESS someone complains, I have never had the oppotunity to call anyone anyway. Invoice and payment instructions will be sent by email on file after the conclusion of the auction. Possible replica. If your sling loop has been removed or damaged these will correct the problem. The gun was made in 1918, and the bayonet lug & heat shield on it were made no earlier than 1942 mis-matched parts. Check the usual suppliers of these items as they will eventually show up. 0.98 Full Toddo mode (inside joke) Steel Challenge, Arms Collectors of Southwest Washington (ACSWW) Gun Show, Charter Arms .38 Spl, Crimson Trace Grip SS, Wanted - High Standard Citation/Military factory magazines - not aftermarket, Trade CFE 223, Varget, Large Rifle/Pistol Primers for Small pistol/rifle primers or BL-C(2). Canfield is well-known for his seemingly encyclopedic firearms knowledge, and he is a trustworthy source. Construction is entirely steel, with a cast muzzle piece that incorporates swivel and bayonet lug and stud. I'm a 97 fan especially as tuned to SASS use; however, it really IS a heavy verging on ponderous behemoth prior to docking the really long barrels.which remains a sacrilege in some circles. Sounds like an awesome project. XLVI No. I also want to point out that there are companies that make reproductions using refurbished and reworked Model 1897 guns. The bolt comes right out the back of the receiver and will give you a nasty case of slide bite, or bolt bite if you arent paying attention. Therefore adding a heat shield to a civilian 1897 is not allowed. Best to have licensed gunsmith install as modifications to firearm may be needed.6 ROW 29 HOLE HEAT SHIELD RIVETED TO THE TYPE W BAYONET ATTACHMENT WITH 6 STEEL RIVETS. I just purchased an original World War I, U.S.-issue Model 1897 Winchester trench gun with a heat shield and bayonet lug. Cut down barrels, like the real trench guns, wont have a bead. | Online Auctions | Proxibid Guns & Military Artifacts > Ammunition and Militaria Auction