Happy New Year 2020! Norinco 1897 Trench gun Back in Stock! Only 299

Parabellum08 said:
This video is horrible i dont buy one because of this video
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It's also pretty funny IMO - especially in the context of selling it here.
If You pay attention however, you'll notice that the "test" started with some screws missing already.
Whoever owned it before, didn't really took care of that shotgun.
Like with anything Norinco - it's a hit or miss I guess.
 
Beaver barf is a good stable product..This MDF stuff usually won't crack or split and will probably survive the life of the rifle
But if it gets wet ..it turns to MUSH
 
Well.. starting to have some buyers remorse now
All I'm doing is working the well lubed action and its starting to get tight and lock up
Had a small pin screw fall out onto the kitchen floor..now if its falling apart before even shooting???
Out in the field this tiny screw would have been lost forever????
 
GUB said:
Well.. starting to have some buyers remorse now
All I'm doing is working the well lubed action and its starting to get tight and lock up
Had a small pin screw fall out onto the kitchen floor..now if its falling apart before even shooting???
Out in the field this tiny screw would have been lost forever????
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Can't blame You. Sounds like a magnetic rug may be needed.
 
Anyone here experienced enough with this shotgun can post a quick video on what screws to fully tight down and which to tighten down part way?
 
As far as the screws are concerned the only screw that isn't turned all the way in is the trigger over travel screw. I took mine completely apart and cleaned all the grease off every single part. Most of the screws in the gun were loose to begin with, to the point of falling out. I just cleaned the whole gun then reinstalled all the screws with blue locktite. I also noticed that there is no lock washer included on the stock bolt, not a big deal. There were a few burrs on the carrier and rails inside the receiver. I smoothed them all out. After reassembly and oiling it's still a little gritty but 10 times better than before. I'd recommend blue locktite on every screw. Also the stock on mine appears to be something similar to maple, the forend wood is something pretty cheap, seems like it might be some kind of plywood laminate. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is when I pumped it for the first time there was an empty hull ejected from the chamber. Anyone else have the same? I assume it was from test firing. All in all I believe for the price these are a good deal for the person that will take the time to clean them properly and deburr the rough spots.
 
I forgot to mention, the screws that you don't tighten all the way would be the hammer mainspring tension screw and the magazine tube screw at the end. Aside from those the rest should be snugged up.
 
If you want something that will run out of the box, Norinco 1897 may not be the best choice. I calculated the cost of professional service into the total price of purchasing one to make it smoother and run better.
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Mine came today. Hammer sticking out of the box so I knew what is was!
One small dent on the bottom of the pistol grip portion of the stock but otherwise it's as good as a $300 shotgun is going to get. The stock is real wood and its not bad looking. Bluing seems even and is has that typical norc machining which reminds me of Russian surplus.
Seems to cycle just fine. I think I will snug the screws up as suggested after I figure out which ones to tighten and which to leave alone.
For $300 I'm pleased. I also have the Marstar version as well with the removable choke and padded butt stock.
 
I just got mine today. It does indeed show up in a plastic bag bouncing around in the box but, I'm happy to say no damage. The wood for mine appears to be the same as Nestor's but, Nestor has a much nicer forend. Some of the grooves on my forend appear to have been done by a grade 8 shop class on take your kid to work day, with inconsistent depth, appearance etc but, what are you gonna do. I do dislike the laser engraving all over the place but the Chinese have been doing this for some time.

I will loctite/tighten some screws, run a bunch through it and I'm sure in the end, I've spent $300 on things that will bring me much less joy. Durham was really good to deal with and they got it out quickly, the only reason mine is later than some is because I'm north of 60.

Thanks and I'm sure to enjoy it!
 
Has anyone actually slam fired their 1897's ?? In the field with live ammo? I'm a while off from getting out...
John Browning made the 1897 Not to slam fire where as the 1893 will??
 
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