Norinco 1897

makarov · March 28, 2001, 02:36 PM

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

po boy · March 28, 2001, 08:49 PM

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...

Andrewh · March 29, 2001, 10:13 AM

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.

March 28, 2001, 02:36 PM	#1
makarov Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 709	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
po boy Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2000 Posts: 145	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...

March 29, 2001, 10:13 AM	#3
Andrewh Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 1999 Posts: 966	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.