I just went ahead and picked up a Norinco replica of the 1897 Winchester trench gun - and bayonet - and sling - and shell bag - and bandoleer - and... .
Sounds like a great project. I disagree with the thinking that a full-length shotgun of good quality shouldn't be shortened or otherwise modified to suit the owner. I bought my 1954 model Browning Auto 5 -- a high-quality gun built with expensive machining and expert craftsmanship that you can feel when you have the gun in hand -- specifically for the purpose of shortening the barrel and making a HD gun out of it. After I shortened it and added the screw-in chokes (chokes done by Michael Orlen) I found that I liked it much better than when it was full length. I have other shotguns of various configurations including Over-and-Under and Side-by-Side, and had always favored them for all types of shotgunning. I've also had pumps and various semi-automatics over the years, but never really connected with those. It wasn't until I shortened the Auto-5 that I liked the semi-auto. Now, the Auto 5 is the shotgun that I take out just looking for an opportunity to shoot it, whether plinking or shooting some type of clay targets for informal fun. I REALLY like it, and am very happy that I set it up the way it is. I think you'll like your trench gun when you get it set up the way you want it.
You can buy the repro shield and bayonet lug assembly but they run $200 . Then there is a problem with the rib which would have to off the barrel. An expensive project that would go far if you settled for a new Mossberg. I do however understand taking please in do it yourself projects.
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