March 28, 2001, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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Anyone had any experience with the Norinco 1897 copies? They look pretty good for the price.
http://www.davesguns.com/serverpics/NorincoM97.jpg They are under $300 |
March 28, 2001, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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I hred that arround 500-700 rds that there is excessive wear on internal parts due to soft steel not properly tempered.....also IAR is also suppose to come out with one shortly..hope this helps PS I looked at three norinco at a local dealers new in box all had cracked stocks...
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March 29, 2001, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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Ned Roundtree I believe just picked on up. Why don't you post in the cowboy section. Or look up the archives on it. I don't think he has had a chance to try it out yet.
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