|
|
Post by tootall on Feb 19, 2010 9:21:23 GMT -6
Here is a quick usable gun for in the trenchs. I used a M50A police riot shotgun and modified it. Not a pretty gun for display but one you can bang around in the trenchs. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by redthe2ndranger on Jun 15, 2010 15:23:37 GMT -6
That looks good. A darker stain would make it look even better.
|
|
|
|
Post by tootall on Jun 17, 2010 6:01:58 GMT -6
If you think about it that dark color is due to age. What did it look like when it was issued to the troops? Brand new! So is the same with the uniforms, gear and equipment. That is why repro is so important to have. Now we can portary it correctly!
Only WW2 Marines were issued Great War stuff, used!
|
|
|
|
Post by falconkpd on Aug 16, 2010 20:05:49 GMT -6
Model 12?
|
|
|
|
Post by tootall on Aug 17, 2010 5:58:36 GMT -6
What I have represents the Winchester 1897. That was the issue shotgun. The history on it's use is very interesting and I encourage all to read about it. This new fanage contraption the computer can tell you all about it. US troops were using the M97 as early as the Phillipine actions in 1898.
|
|
|
|
Post by falconkpd on Aug 18, 2010 23:32:08 GMT -6
Oh. I see. It looked as though it was a hammerless M12 which I'm sure was also used in WWI if I'm not mistaken.
|
|
|
|
Post by tootall on Aug 19, 2010 5:16:42 GMT -6
Your right, but many more 97's were in use. The only place I have seen the 12's were in the Navy. Then again I'm sure some place there is an odd photo showing it being used else where.
Remember we are trying to portray the average soldier, so it would be what was seen more of. Unfortunetly sometimes we can not always get what was used the most of, like the Enfields or Eddystones (P17). Best way is to look for what was used the most of and try to copy that.
|
|
|
|
Post by falconkpd on Aug 20, 2010 15:15:34 GMT -6
I see. I was just pointing out that it could work for an M12 as well. Very nice! Original bayonet lug?
|
|
|
|
Post by tootall on Aug 21, 2010 6:06:47 GMT -6
No I made all of it myself. I have an original that I copied it from.
I can make them for anyone who wants one at a small reasonalbe cost.
|
|
|
|
Post by falconkpd on Aug 21, 2010 11:12:33 GMT -6
REALLY?! Thats amazing! It works and everything?
|
|
|
|
Post by tootall on Aug 23, 2010 6:07:26 GMT -6
Mine does look more like the 12. It's great for in the field because it is used just like the basic rifle. It gives a feel for that time period. Trench raids in the future would be very interesting with this weapon. It may not have the distance or punch in firepower but we are doing the Great War.
|
|
