1897 Riot Shotgun
Well yall....my local dealer & gunsmith 5 minutes down the road from my house had a Norinco 1897 Riot 12ga....I went in yesterday to see what price he could get a 10/22 I wanted for....and today @ work I totally lost interest....and remember him showing me the '97 pump yesterday. It shouldered well, had great wood stocks, and fit and finish was pretty good too. The only thing is the action is a bit rough, but that will smooth out with use. I also believe its 5+1 capacity. So I made up my mind today @ work to stop back by and get it. It retailed for $359, and he said he'd give it to me for $325....hehe. I just got it like a coupla hours ago, but love it already. And I know, its made in China, but what the hell isnt these days? Its still a damn good reproduction of the classic trench gun. I'm gonna buy a coupla boxes of shells tomorrow and see how she does this weekend. Pics will be forthcoming....
Well yall....my local dealer & gunsmith 5 minutes down the road from my house had a Norinco 1897 Riot 12ga....I went in yesterday to see what price he could get a 10/22 I wanted for....and today @ work I totally lost interest....and remember him showing me the '97 pump yesterday. It shouldered well, had great wood stocks, and fit and finish was pretty good too. The only thing is the action is a bit rough, but that will smooth out with use. I also believe its 5+1 capacity. So I made up my mind today @ work to stop back by and get it. It retailed for $359, and he said he'd give it to me for $325....hehe. I just got it like a coupla hours ago, but love it already. And I know, its made in China, but what the hell isnt these days? Its still a damn good reproduction of the classic trench gun. I'm gonna buy a coupla boxes of shells tomorrow and see how she does this weekend. Pics will be forthcoming....
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