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Post by mauser98k on Dec 3, 2005 23:42:17 GMT -5
Ok, I am building an allied impresion since I have most of the stuff already. I really like the Trench gun, should I buy it? I am trying to look it up but it looks like it wasn't even used. is there a place for the history on the trench gun?
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savoy6
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Post by savoy6 on Dec 4, 2005 19:42:45 GMT -5
well you'd have to go with a pacific impression if you wanted to carry it.given that shotguns are unusable according to the geneva convention,they saw very limited use in europe,usually with MP's guarding prisoners in rear areas.in the pacific they were more widespread.let me quote from bruce canafield's "Winchester Goes to War" article..... The Model 97 and Model 12 shotguns saw a surprising amount of use in World War II, primarily in the Pacific Theater-- a U.S. Marine Division was authorized 306 combat shotguns. In addition to combat duties, some were also used for security duty and for guarding prisoners.
macarthur was very much opposed to their use but guys in the lines found them very useful in the close jungles and working through bunkers.they usually had alot of problems with the ammo getting moisture in it since the shells back then were cardboard or metal.marines made use of them as well.i would get one if i had the loot just on account of what a good looking critter it is...just imagine the look on someones face when the come around the corner of a trench line and find themselves looking into that sewer pipe of a barrel.....sweet..lol.
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Post by mauser98k on Dec 4, 2005 22:46:42 GMT -5
Lol, I am going to get it even though im not going to have a pacific impression. I would but the place I want to buy from is sold out in my sizes. The only problem is finding a way to catch the shells that fly out. Lol I can just imagine storming an emplacement with that piece of machinary!
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Post by phantom12321 on Dec 6, 2005 22:59:22 GMT -5
what do you mean their out of shotgun in your size?
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Post by mauser98k on Dec 7, 2005 1:28:19 GMT -5
I said that I was going to do a pacific impresion, but the gear was sold out my sizes.
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