Norinco M-97 Trench gun

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Playboypenguin

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I have been considering getting a Norinco trench gun for some time now.
I need to add a 12ga to my cabinet and there is something I like about this gun. I think I like the primitive and simple design.

Anyone have experience with this item?
 
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I was just reading up on these yesterday after seeing the Norinco in a catalog. Apparantly it is much stiffer, requires more effort to cycle the weapon than a modern pump. However it is capable of firing rapidly by holding down the trigger and pumping away. Seems like such a technique is potentially dangerous depending, but it was done that way.
Not sure what bayonet it takes, it is a really long one (want to say 03 Springfield but for some reason am thinking Enfield despite it being a foreign issue).
It is a classic and still formidable close combat weapon, and perservered in service for many years, even with the primitive design-exposed hammer, etc.
In the absence of a sidearm a mounted bayonet on a shotgun (whether used as polearm or spear, or both) is an excellent weapon and I could not think of anything with more devastating potential, or reliability, than the combination for close range battle.

The 590 does not have the history but might be a better choice for actual use. If no other reason than quality of manufacture. Scattergun Tech before becoming part of Wilson made a good looking, solid 870 Trench Gun called the Military Model.
 
I prefer not to support the ChiCom Army, so I don't buy anything Norinco.

We may have to buy all that "Made in China" crap at WalMart from Communist China -- it's everywhere nowadays -- but we sure don't have to buy their guns and support the PRC Army.

The "trench shotguns" like the Model 12 Winchester take the 1917 model bayonet.

-- John D.
 
We may have to buy all that "Made in China" crap at WalMart from Communist China
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Who says? I have not bought an item from Wal-Mart in the last 15 years. I only go inside one when I miss the inbreds from backhome. No matter where in the country you are, Wal-Mart can always be counted on to have the 300lb woman with 6 kids and stretch pants 4 sizes too small, the mullet guys, and the general chromosonally challenged roaming the aisle. It is like stepping back into Alabama.:D :D :D
 
Playboy,
You will find the Norinco to be quite serviceable. The stiffness will wear away as the gun gets broken in.
The same action is used on their Cowboy guns and these get beat up and used harshly. So far, the Norinco is holding up well.
The only negatives I have heard is that you better buy some lock-tite. The two screws on the bottom, the cartridge stop screws, and the screw just to the left of the hammer (I think it is the screw tht holds the carrier pin in place) have a tendency to work lose. These screws are NOT interchangeable with originals.
Another very good choice is the 97 clone made by TTN. The are true clones and parts are interchangeable and easier to find. Price is a bit higher than Norinco, but I think they are better made.
I do not know the country of oringination.
 
do yourself a favor and buy a MAverick 88 by Mossberg if money is tight. THe last thing we need is a couple of commie guns.

Big 5 frequent has good Mossbergs or Remingtons for not that much money. they ain't that much more.
 
Both the wife and I have one and we have had no problems with either of them even after firing several cases of shells.
 
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