Replacement parts for Norinco JW-20/Browning SA-22

SoiledBritches

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Hi everyone,

I am a new member and I am losing my posting virginity with this post, please be gentle.

Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Canada to buy replacement parts for a Norinco JW-20? I need a replacement Barrel Lock Ring and Barrel Lock, mine are mangled. Before anyone asks how mangled, trust me it's mangled and can't be saved. I have contacted every reseller in Canada I could think of looking for parts and everyone who wrote back said they have nothing.

I bought it for $159 from Tenda last year and even though it cut my fingers badly and had to be filed down, took hours to clean, likes to jam, and has never taken down properly or held together without wiggling, I still want to make it work because I like it and I am stubborn. I also don't want to pay a fortune for replacement parts when I could buy something newer and better. I have also considered permanently bonding it together with JB Weld or something and not bothering with being able to take it down.
 
Once the virus lock-down finishes, you might try Numrich in the USA. I had pretty much the same problem and bought original parts to fix the Norc popgun. Still not the best rifle. I prefer the 1920's version that loads from the back of the stock.
 
There are likely more than enough derelict ones around. Once you get a few posts of substance, you can apply for membership to the Equipment Exchange on this forum and put up a WANTED ad. Surely, somebody can help. :)

JB Weld may be the way to go!
 
kjohn said:
There are likely more than enough derelict ones around. Once you get a few posts of substance, you can apply for membership to the Equipment Exchange on this forum and put up a WANTED ad. Surely, somebody can help. :)

JB Weld may be the way to go!
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Thanks, I am leaning toward JB Weld, but I want to make absolutely sure I can't get parts first. I love the idea of the JW-20 and the price point but execution was poor. In hindsight I wish I had just paid more money and bought a Ruger 10/22 Takedown, but then I wouldn't have had the pleasure I am tinkering with this.

I also have an old Cooey Model 600 with an equally old Weaver C4 scope that (from what I can tell) is not adjustable that I love plinking with, so at least I can still use my Rimfire ammo. :)
 
Are the threads buggered on the barrel , or just the nut? I had a couple , but never checked to see what the thread was, or on the "real" one .
Will be metric I suppose
 
The barrel threads are fine, it's the barrel ring and barrel lock, both are mangled and don't work at all. It's not threaded all the way around either, it has notches in it. For such an old design it's pretty clever, although it doesn't seem made to last.
 
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Hey OP, welcome to cgn. Please post photos of the parts. You'll need to create an account at an image hosting site like imgur and then paste in links to your photos into a new posting. If you bought the gun from tenda and is defective they will likely send you another one.

What is the background of this particular gun?
 
For Christ's sake, don't weld it!! There are enough bubba'd guns out there. Try Western Gun Parts, I got the little lock plunger and spring from them, though they do have a minimum order. Get Browning parts, they likely won't have Norinco.
 
Blastattack said:
Throw it out and buy another one. They say you get what you pay for, and your got what you paid for. junk.
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Prolly good advice to follow.
Buy the original design in a modern Browning SA and be good 2 go .
Western Gun Parts , Edmonton Alberia ;)
Have the make, model and serial number available as well as your cc.
Then again in the OP is Hell Bent on keeping his first pew pew he best get his post count up and apply for access to the EE.
Not able to wait, buck up the special CGN deal and pay the $25.00 (last I heard) and gain access and a few other perks of being one of the paid members and have even more fun.
Rob
 
9.3mauser said:
For Christ's sake, don't weld it!! There are enough bubba'd guns out there. Try Western Gun Parts, I got the little lock plunger and spring from them, though they do have a minimum order. Get Browning parts, they likely won't have Norinco.
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Thanks, I already put a request in with Western Gun Parts and am waiting to hear back.
 
FLHTCUI said:
Prolly good advice to follow.
Buy the original design in a modern Browning SA and be good 2 go .
Western Gun Parts , Edmonton Alberia ;)
Have the make, model and serial number available as well as your cc.
Then again in the OP is Hell Bent on keeping his first pew pew he best get his post count up and apply for access to the EE.
Not able to wait, buck up the special CGN deal and pay the $25.00 (last I heard) and gain access and a few other perks of being one of the paid members and have even more fun.
Rob
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Thanks, the JW-20 is not my first pew pew, but you are right to infer that I am not experienced. Lack of experience is why I'm here and asking for advice on where to find parts or how to make the most of this rifle. I do not have anyone local to mentor me into the sport and the only local reseller of firearms for me is Canadian Tire, so nearly everything I have is bought online and I have to do my research online or in books/magazines and not first hand. Like a few people suggested, I sent a query in to Western Gun Parts and I am waiting to hear back. When I bought the JW-20 I did not know how much I would enjoy the hobby or if I would stick with it, so I wanted to buy low end. I know that you usually get what you pay for, but if you're only doing a job once then sometimes the Power Fist tool is the right choice and can even be pretty good, but you never know until you try.
 
SoiledBritches said:
I know that you usually get what you pay for, but if you're only doing a job once then sometimes the Power Fist tool is the right choice and can even be pretty good, but you never know until you try.
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You did right. Buy something reasonable first to find out if you like the sport. Very few here actually started out by buying a brand new Browning, contrary to advice given. Cheap tools have their place, and that's what firearms are, tools.
 
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