Model 97

[mp40man]

Hey folks. I know this 97 is not a military gun but I thought I would post and see what you folks think of this idea I've been kicking around. A buddy of mine is trying to talk me into modifying this into a trench gun and another friend who is a gun smith advised against it as it's all original matching numbers even the butt plate. Serial number is 3020xx from about 1907. Has a 30" barrel with a full choke...nice turkey shoot gun. I'm leaning toward keeping it as it is. What do you all think? Regards Rich

[joem]

It's your gun and you can do what ever you think is right. It will never be a real trench gun and for me I like originality. I have a 97 riot from 29 or 30 and it must have been kept in the arms locker.

[1563621]

Leave it as is!

[westgard]

Leave it alone! If you want a trench gun, go get yourself the real deal! However, like joem says, it's yours and you can do whatever you want with it.