1897 shotgun replica

nathangdad · 11-18-2007, 12:07 PM

I am interested in purchasing a copy of the 1897 pump shotgun. However, I do know some of the early Norinco imports lacked quality. Please advise as to what manufacturer you would recommend at present. Are the Russian's making 1897's?

Thanks,

D. Nunley

billy · 11-18-2007, 02:08 PM

navy arms, winchester

Stan Couzens · 11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

I bought one of the Navy Arms 1897 replicas. They are nothing more than TTN imports - made in China. I repaired it as good as possible, which wasn't "very," and sold it at my cost.

If you want a good 1897, buy an 1897 - made by Winchester. I have bought, repaired and sold a number of Norincos also. They are a bit iffy on quality, but when fixed up, they are good guns.

jkrzos · 12-16-2007, 02:28 PM

Howdy,

I own a '97 Winny mfgd 1902 and it still shoots good. Not a problem in 6 years of cowboy shoots. Don't buy a replica, when for a few bucks more you can find an original. I have seen them go for $450. to 595.00. Got to www. sassnet.com or GunBroker.com Online Gun Auction and check prices. On the SASS web site- Nate Kiowa Jones does very good work as does Coyete Cap. I picked up mine from a local gun shop. I paid $50.00 6 years ago. I picked an original 1878 Colt SXS Shotgun for $300.00 from an individual, who just didn't want to deal with Black powder(His loss). If I see one at the local shop I'll let you know.

John Krzos

south000 · 09-16-2009, 05:44 AM

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11-18-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,164	1897 shotgun replica I am interested in purchasing a copy of the 1897 pump shotgun. However, I do know some of the early Norinco imports lacked quality. Please advise as to what manufacturer you would recommend at present. Are the Russian's making 1897's? Thanks, D. Nunley

11-18-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
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11-19-2007, 02:20 PM	#3
Stan Couzens Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cain Lake, Washington Posts: 5	Butch Cain the Gun-Slicker I bought one of the Navy Arms 1897 replicas. They are nothing more than TTN imports - made in China. I repaired it as good as possible, which wasn't "very," and sold it at my cost. If you want a good 1897, buy an 1897 - made by Winchester. I have bought, repaired and sold a number of Norincos also. They are a bit iffy on quality, but when fixed up, they are good guns.

12-16-2007, 02:28 PM	#4
jkrzos Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MATTESON, ILLINOIS Posts: 54	1897 Howdy, I own a '97 Winny mfgd 1902 and it still shoots good. Not a problem in 6 years of cowboy shoots. Don't buy a replica, when for a few bucks more you can find an original. I have seen them go for $450. to 595.00. Got to www. sassnet.com or GunBroker.com Online Gun Auction and check prices. On the SASS web site- Nate Kiowa Jones does very good work as does Coyete Cap. I picked up mine from a local gun shop. I paid $50.00 6 years ago. I picked an original 1878 Colt SXS Shotgun for $300.00 from an individual, who just didn't want to deal with Black powder(His loss). If I see one at the local shop I'll let you know. John Krzos

09-16-2009, 05:44 AM	#5
south000 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Hope this helps, Shotguns - Cimarron Firearms - Old West Guns and Cowboy Action Shooting Firearms,