Anyone got info on the repro 1897s or M12s?

[Gus McCrae]

I'm interested in buying a vintage looking 12 Gauge. I want a good short barreled shotgun though. Kinda partial to the 1897 as it just looks cool.

Thoughts?

 

[Gus McCrae]

bump for front page coverage!

 

[Demon]

The Norinco 1897 is a pretty decent gun.. I shoot CAS *cowboy action shooting* , and a lot of the 97's used are the Norincos.. And for them to hold up with CAS use thats saying something..
Me myself I like my double..

 

[Gus McCrae]

The Norinco 1897 is a pretty decent gun.. I shoot CAS *cowboy action shooting* , and a lot of the 97's used are the Norincos.. And for them to hold up with CAS use thats saying something..
Me myself I like my double..

What about Interstate Arms? I was thinking that those were made in Turkey?

 

[Gus McCrae]

The Shotgun section sure is lonely.

 

[dwr461]

I'd love to help if I knew something about it.

Dave

 

[Demon]

IAC make a pretty good gun.. IMO prolly a little better than the Norinco..

 

[Gus McCrae]

Thanks!