M97 Winchester(s)

kees · December 25, 2005, 08:05 PM

I am lucky and have 3 M97's. Two are in excellent condition while the 3rd was kept in a corn crib, barrel down for years. It is mechanically sound and not too bad after a clean up. Question: I'm thinking of modifying this to a trench gun (barrel, bayonet adapter, hand guard). Should I just leave it alone or would this project be worthwhile.......thanks

mtnboomer · December 26, 2005, 12:20 AM

Welcome to our nightmare!

The modification shouldn't hurt anything - especially on the rough gun. The accessories all bolt on so it can be converted back at any time. I say go for it!

BTW - Repo bayonets are much cheaper (and virtually identical) than originals.

December 25, 2005, 08:05 PM	#1
kees Junior Member Join Date: December 25, 2005 Posts: 2	M97 Winchester(s) I am lucky and have 3 M97's. Two are in excellent condition while the 3rd was kept in a corn crib, barrel down for years. It is mechanically sound and not too bad after a clean up. Question: I'm thinking of modifying this to a trench gun (barrel, bayonet adapter, hand guard). Should I just leave it alone or would this project be worthwhile.......thanks

December 26, 2005, 12:20 AM	#2
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 635	Welcome to our nightmare! The modification shouldn't hurt anything - especially on the rough gun. The accessories all bolt on so it can be converted back at any time. I say go for it! BTW - Repo bayonets are much cheaper (and virtually identical) than originals. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (If all else fails - play dead!) Support the Second Amendment. Join the NRA > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State & Big 12 - #1 GO POKES!!!!!