| M97 Trench Gun Backbored | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Damage |
62 |
Accuracy |
20 |
Hip Fire |
100 |
Control |
35 |
Rate of Fire |
138 |
Fire Modes |
|
Ammunition |
5/35 |
Used By |
Assault |
The M97 Trench Gun Backbored is a primary weapon for the Assault class in Battlefield 1.
In-Game Text[]
This American Trench Gun proved to be so effective during war that the German Empire protested its use. Can be fired without releasing the trigger.
History[]
Winchester Model 1897, commonly referred to as the M97 or the Trench Gun, was another gun designed by the venerable John Browning. Developed from the Winchester Model 1893 shotgun, the Trench Gun eliminated many of the shortcomings of its predecessor. It was the perfect answer for the brutality of trench warfare, offering compact firepower in a maneuverable package. Its key feature was the absence of a trigger disconnector, allowing a soldier to fire as fast as they can work the slide. By the time it went out of production over a million units were produced, with some used as late as the Pacific War.
The backbored barrel simply means that the bore of the shotgun was increased beyond its factory size, increasing the velocity of the pellets.
