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I have a Norinco model 97 replica trench shotgun. It seems to be very well made.
I wouldnt mind having one of those WW1 style Trench guns , they do look well made.
I have a Norinco model 97 replica trench shotgun. It seems to be very well made.
Something that does not exist hereCowboy Action Shooter
I joke with friends, that if a burglar comes in the house, I will just put the bayonet on. One look at that extra long pig sticker chances are, he will either run out as fast as he can, or faint, either way, he is no longer a threat!I wouldnt mind having one of those WW1 style Trench guns , they do look well made.
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Didn't know that! I don't action shoot and I traded for mine back when they were very cheap. Not sure if I have a full $100 in it?You might be happier dolling up a Model 12 Winchester. Contemporary with the 97. You can find originals to work with for 1/2 the price. Less parts to break. And not a nightmare to maintain.
We used to chuckle at the shop as we could always tell a Cowboy Action Shooter with a new 97. They generally picked up a beater at the gun show ( seems about 90% of all 97's that show up are beaters), show up Monday morning promptly at opening with two zip lock freezer bags full of parts they can't get back in the gun.
Something about screwdriver slots that turn many folks into a Mr. Hyde
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Might mention that on the Norinco 97's they tend to have fragile wood. I know some folks do not treat their firearms very well. Ok they abuse them. The wrist tend to be pretty weak. I've had to pin and epoxy many wrists in the past. Otherwise the guns work!!!!
Among the military reenactors there is some knowledge about which of the Chinese 1897's have good parts and are reliable. Some are good others are not.Norinco's are still readily available in Canada, lots of people buy them for their first 1911, very few keep them for long. I had one of those M97 trench guns. On the first outing it stopped extracting properly. Upon inspection I found the outboard extractor claw had fallen out. I took it back the dealer I got it from, they installed a proper Winchester part. They weren't particularly surprised that it had fallen apart. I sold it shortly afterward. In this case, your gov't might have done you a favor blocking their import.
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