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From World War I to Iraq War – The Journey of Trench Guns

The Winchester Model 1200 trench gun, an evolution from the iconic Winchester Model 1897 used in WWI, stood the test of time until its appearance in the Iraq war.

  • Editor Staff
  • July 21, 2023
Soldiers of the Second World War in hard hats, sitting in an earthen trench among the trees in the forest.
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The Winchester Model 1200 trench gun, an evolution from the iconic Winchester Model 1897 used in WWI, stood the test of time until its appearance in the Iraq war. This type of shotgun, defined by its short barrel and essential features like bayonet mounts and heat shields, underwent various iterations throughout military history. The Model 1200, designed for mass production and enhanced reliability, became the U.S. military’s last acquisition in the lineage of trench guns before the shift to modern combat shotguns.

Key Points: 

  1. The Winchester Model 1200 was the U.S. military’s final version of the trench gun, a legacy that began with the Model 1897 in WWI.
  2. Trench guns are distinct, requiring a short barrel, bayonet mounts, and heat shields for effective use in close-range combat.
  3. The Model 1200 introduced advancements such as dual-action bars and a rotating bolt for increased reliability.
  4. In the late 1960s, the U.S. military acquired a limited number of Model 1200 shotguns, which served briefly and were eventually replaced, though some appeared during the initial invasion of Iraq.
  5. Modern combat shotguns have moved away from the classic trench gun design, marking the end of an era with the Winchester 1200 as its last representative.

 

Source: https://www.sandboxx.us/blog/the-last-trench-gun-the-winchester-1200/ 

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