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Dave, understand the reservations. I don't need a new SG, just a mere twinkle in my eye if you know what I mean.
The 870, while justly renowned will never take the place in my heart of a 97, especially a Win 97. However, the original ones I've seen around are so worn out they are almost worthless and maybe dangerous to shoot. Otherwise they are priced beyond the stratosphere. Actually, I have never seen a nice condition one at a gunshow as they were working guns.
The Norinco 97 looked very rough and was stocked in something akin to an AK47 grade wood. About $125 would be a fair price in my estimation.
CR, thanks for the helpful comments. I will do without a 97 somehow!
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