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Norinco YL-1897 'Win. 1897 Trench Gun' 12ga (x2.75") Pump Action
Though the venerable Model 97 Trench Gun receives little mention in WWI history books compared to the volumes devoted
to the belt-fed water cooled machine guns which ushered in a new era in modern combat, the Trench Gun played a significant
if often overlooked role during WWI. General John Pershing, commander of the U.S. Army when America entered the Great War,
was understandably eager to avoid the costly and devastating static trench warfare which had already cost the allies
hundreds of thousands of casualties. One important factor in achieving this goal was the development of advanced
weaponry and tactics to stop an attack on the American trenches and make the task of clearing enemy held positions easier
(it is important to note that the submachine gun had not yet been developed or seen widespread use).
Pershing recognized the need for 'portable firepower' which could be brought into action quickly whenever and wherever it was
needed most and which could keep up with troops advancing on enemy positions, something the cumbersome crewed machine guns of
that era could not do. The answer, a variant of the fast-firing 1897 pattern twelve gauge gun American lawmen already had in
their arsenals and which Pershing had employed in his pursuit of Pancho Villa in 1916, proved so fearsome in close quarters
trench warfare and had such an adverse effect upon enemy morale that in 1918 the German government issued a formal diplomatic
protest against the use of shotguns in war!
The Norinco M-97 Trench Gun is a faithful recreation of the legendary guns which saw service in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and
even during the first Gulf War - an amazing feat for such an old design! These guns feature the 'correct' M1917 bayonet lug,
heat shield, and sling swilvels. We offer not only the best price on every YL-1897 sold but also go the extra mile by backing
each one with our Ironclad Guarantee and our exclusive
one year 'in Canada' parts/labour Norinco warranty - something our competition doesn't do. We service what we sell!*
Though the venerable Model 97 Trench Gun receives little mention in WWI history books compared to the volumes devoted to the belt-fed water cooled machine guns which ushered in a new era in modern combat, the Trench Gun played a significant if often overlooked role during WWI. General John Pershing, commander of the U.S. Army when America entered the Great War, was understandably eager to avoid the costly and devastating static trench warfare which had already cost the allies hundreds of thousands of casualties. One important factor in achieving this goal was the development of advanced weaponry and tactics to stop an attack on the American trenches and make the task of clearing enemy held positions easier (it is important to note that the submachine gun had not yet been developed or seen widespread use).
Pershing recognized the need for 'portable firepower' which could be brought into action quickly whenever and wherever it was needed most and which could keep up with troops advancing on enemy positions, something the cumbersome crewed machine guns of that era could not do. The answer, a variant of the fast-firing 1897 pattern twelve gauge gun American lawmen already had in their arsenals and which Pershing had employed in his pursuit of Pancho Villa in 1916, proved so fearsome in close quarters trench warfare and had such an adverse effect upon enemy morale that in 1918 the German government issued a formal diplomatic protest against the use of shotguns in war!
The Norinco M-97 Trench Gun is a faithful recreation of the legendary guns which saw service in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and even during the first Gulf War - an amazing feat for such an old design! These guns feature the 'correct' M1917 bayonet lug, heat shield, and sling swilvels. We offer not only the best price on every YL-1897 sold but also go the extra mile by backing each one with our Ironclad Guarantee and our exclusive one year 'in Canada' parts/labour Norinco warranty - something our competition doesn't do. We service what we sell!*
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*Note: our competition (not Marstar) states "new firearms are not warranted by us but either factory direct or through local warranty agents." There is no 'local warranty agent' for Norinco firearms in Canada. Compare their (lack of) guarantee with Marstar's exclusive one year 'in Canada' parts/labour warranty on all Norinco firearms purchased from us. We service what we sell! |
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