Norinco 1887 - what's the verdict?

[Killer Kanuck]

Marstar is sold out of these, so there's a good chance a few on here have one. So, what's the story on them? Anything I've read about the ones in the US is mixed, some say they're a good value, some say they're crap. Can the same be said of the ones this side of the border?

 

[chasseur]

I ve had mine for about a year,had it out put some slugs and shot through it and was overall impressed.After some breaking in ,mine has settled down to be a very reliable gun.Mind you I use mine mainly for hunting and not for competition.The canadian version has a longer barrel and does not have the two capability those in cowboy action desire.My only complaint is the finish of the wood which I plan on stripping off and putting on a nice dark walnut stain.


Jeff

 

[sixty9santa]

The ones south of the border have American walnut on them.

 

[Killer Kanuck]

So do the ones up here have the standard Norinco "mystery wood"?

 

[Calum]

So do the ones up here have the standard Norinco "mystery wood"?

No mystery, it's probably Chu wood.

 

[chasseur]

Actually the wood itself is not that bad as its not like the wood that was on the early 97copies, but it has a orange tinge to the finish and wood look a lot better stained dark.

 

[dan belisle]

Ever seen an early "red" Winchester stock? Maybe that's what they were going for. - dan