[tigeroldlone]

Are there any pump/lever action shotguns with hammers not made in China?
I would like to have one of each and any info will help.

Thanks again

[Fred Fuller]

You could always get the US made originals that the Chinese copy... a Winchester Model 1897 pump, and a Winchester Model 1887 or 1901 lever action.

Winchester also chambered the Model 94 in .410 for a while, as the Model 9410. You could look for one of those as an alternative. I never had my hands on one and never knew anyone who owned one, so I don't know first hand how well they worked. http://mcb-homis.com/win9410/index.htm

fwiw,

lpl

[Milkmaster]

Just be aware that the 9410 shoots the 2 1/2 " shells only. I found that out when doing research of my own. Kind of a neat shotgun and fun to use, but used ones are over priced IMHO.

[tigeroldlone]

I would not mined haveing the winchesters but at the time they are out of my price range,E everyone one I have come across has been way over priced. I just thought that there might be another countery other the China that made the clones was all.

[MAKster]

I believe that Chiappa of Italy makes copies of the lever action shotgun. It's sold under the Legacy Sports/Puma brand, but they cost over $1000.

[ReloaderFred]

Just keep your eyes and ears open. I've paid as little as $150.00 for a Model 97. The most I've paid was $400.00, and that was my Black Diamond Trap Model 97. Let your friends know you're looking for one, along with pawn shops and sporting goods stores. I've spread the word and have gotten several phone calls letting me know where there was a good Model 97 for sale. I'm down to 5 Model 97's at the moment, but that could change at any time, depending on what I hear is for sale.

At the present time, the only clone of the Winchester Model 97 is being imported by Norinco. TTN went out of business and that's when Norinco jumped back into the game.

Hope this helps.

Fred