Do they make reproductions of the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do they make reproductions of the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun?

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:04:03 PM EDT

I saw an original one at a gunshow, and I really liked it (Keep in mind I know nothing of shotguns) I would like one, but I want to be able to shoot and abuse it, so can I get a reproduction of one?

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:07:18 PM EDT

[#1]

Norinco makes a reproduction that is supposedly good, however they got slapped with an import ban. I would assume you can still find them for sale, if only used ones, not sure how much they are going for.

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:18:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Norinco makes a reproduction that is supposedly good, however they got slapped with an import ban. I would assume you can still find them for sale, if only used ones, not sure how much they are going for.

Damn. I'll keep my eyes peeled then.

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:29:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Someone else was bringing in PRC-made reproductions, but I can't remember who. Google may be your friend: one example

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:31:35 PM EDT

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Someone else was bringing in PRC-made reproductions, but I can't remember who. Google may be your friend here...

I've looked on google with no success.

ETA: You edited it while I was typing my post, heh heh. That is the shotgun, but I would like the Trench Gun version better, the one with the bayonet lug and the sling swivel.

I mostly wanted a repro so I could abuse it a little and it would be cheaper probably, but if my only option is for a real one, I guess I might go for it if it isn't too expensive. I'll just have to be careful.

Posted: 9/30/2005 2:34:19 PM EDT

[#5]

Take a peek in Shotgun News too... I recall seeing them in there from time to time.

Posted: 9/30/2005 6:18:43 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Norinco makes a reproduction that is supposedly good, however they got slapped with an import ban. I would assume you can still find them for sale, if only used ones, not sure how much they are going for.

I own one, (my "Chinchester"

) and I still see several NIB every time I stop by our local lame-o "Gunshows" here...the last was just a couple of weeks ago and there were two at least...maybe more. Asking price is still around $375-400, (This is for the Trench Cun with walnut stock and barel shroud, etc.)same as it has been for a couple of years now. They are still out there.

Posted: 9/30/2005 6:19:51 PM EDT

[#7]

Aim Surplus has them IIRC.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do they make reproductions of the Winchester 1897 Trench Gun?

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