![]() The Germans hated facing shotguns, and even filed a formal complaint that using shotguns was a violation of the rules of civilized warfare – to no avail. Today we would regard this as a safety flaw, but to the doughboy standing in an enemy trench in 1918, that extra bit of speed was regarded as an edge. This allowed them to fire with every pump of the action as long as the trigger was held back continuously. WWI trench guns could shoot exceptionally fast because they lacked a trigger dis-connector. 33 caliber pellets, increasing the chances of a lethal hit on the enemy. Close combat in the trenches, and especially night fighting, favored the massive firepower of fast-shooting pump shotguns.Įach 00 buckshot round blasted out nine. It was, after all, the biggest war they had fought to date. It was during World War I that you might say the Army got serious about shotguns. Militiamen employed fowling pieces in battle during the Revolutionary War, and the Confederate Cavalry wielded sawed-off shotguns in the Civil War. The American martial tradition is no stranger to shotguns. The latter is best known for their excellent reproductions of World War II M1 carbines. This retro military model is made by the Upper Sandusky-based Ithaca Gun Company for their Dayton neighbor, Inland Manufacturing. ![]() Two top-shelf Ohio-based firearms manufacturers have partnered to bring collectors and shooters a fine reissue – I hesitate to call it a replica – of the vintage U.S. NOTE: All pickups and preview are by appointment only.The Army’s best combat pump shotgun is back: Inland’s reissue of Ithaca’s M37 Trench Gun. Cost of shipping to an exporter will be included on your invoice as the shipping cost, however the cost of exporting is solely the buyer's responsibility. It is the responsibility of the buyer to organize the export of their firearms to their country of residence. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please note that Cowan's only ships firearms to a United States address regardless of antique status. For more information, click HERE or contact & NEW JERSEY BUYERS: Due to recent changes to California and New Jersey law, we require all firearms, whether modern or antique, be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer. ![]() ![]() For furniture and oversized items, we recommend using third-party services. Shipping costs are provided with your finalized invoice 24-48 hours after auction. Cowan’s Cincinnati Office offers an in-house, full-service shipping department which is unparalleled in the auction industry. ![]()
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