First impressions of Marstar's new Winchester M97

[xURSOx]

I missed out a couple years ago on a Norinco 1897 and have been kicking myself ever since. With Marstar teaming up with Jianshe Arsenal I think they have a winner for someone looking to get into the 1897 platform.
The finish is excellent, the wood is amazing, and the price is right. Looking to bring this beauty out to the range soon. Thanks Marstar, will do business again.

 

[Classic Green .223]

Can't wait for mine to arrive, thx for review.

 

[freddyfour]

I haven't seen these yet, can you tell me where they a e made and by who?

 

[fenceline]

I haven't seen these yet, can you tell me where they a e made and by who?

Like one of the pics shows, they are made in Jianshe (Chinese Factory 26) for Marstar to sell in Canada.

 

[hawk-i]

Jianshe is a large manufacturer in China....I know they make bikes and quads too.

 

[fenceline]

Jianshe is a large manufacturer in China....I know they make bikes and quads too.

They've made guns for over 100 years. The Type 53 Mosin, the Type 56 SKS, the Type 56 AK and many many other versions. Emei is part of the Jianshe conglomerate, makers of the Type 97 NSR.

 

[Mark-II]

Looks nice

I am a bit confused by the Cimmaron mark on the slide, though

 

[freddyfour]

Like one of the pics shows, they are made in Jianshe (Chinese Factory 26) for Marstar to sell in Canada.

Couldn't see that on my phone, thanks

 

[Eaglelord17]

Can you slam fire these like a standard M97 or not?

 

[5kong]

Thanks for the review, xURSOx. It looks like they couldn't eat 3 inch shells. That would be a minus for this one. Another concern is the M97 design pocess the danger of poking shooter's eye out sooner or later. What do you guys think?

 

[IrishCrow]

I got mine today, all the same good things to say except mine has "EMEI M97 2 3/4IN" Also I wasn't expecting the choke tube... thought they were fixed cyc bore

Looks nice

I am a bit confused by the Cimmaron mark on the slide, though

 

[IrishCrow]

Yes Hammer follows bolt if held in.

Can you slam fire these like a standard M97 or not?

 

[fenceline]

I got mine today, all the same good things to say except mine has "EMEI M97 2 3/4IN" Also I wasn't expecting the choke tube... thought they were straight cyc bore

Well there ya go. Emei.

 

[Jackass]

Nice Shotgun........I have the same bedsheets.

 

[Eaglelord17]

Sweet, I may have to pick one up later then.

 

[fenceline]

Nice Shotgun........I have the same bedsheets.

Hopefully not THE same bed sheets hahaha.

 

[xURSOx]

took it to the range today, performed great. The slam fire feature is different than what I'm used to, but makes this a unique and fun shotgun to shoot.

 

[Dexter Morgan]

How close does the bolt come to your face? It looks like you'd need to be careful when pumping it.

 

[EL34/6L6]

How close does the bolt come to your face? It looks like you'd need to be careful when pumping it.

I think the design implies that that user is to remove their cheek weld briefly before cycling/pumping.

Been tossin' round the idea of one of these. Not too keen on the barrel stamping, but oh well. Slam fire ability is a cool feature. Love the wood and old school vibe too.

 

[lejarretnoir]

I got mine today, all the same good things to say except mine has "EMEI M97 2 3/4IN" Also I wasn't expecting the choke tube... thought they were fixed cyc bore

What kind of choke tube is it?