Winchester 1893 model 1897 Browning Design Pump 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch 20 in Cylinder Norinco Blue Steel & American Walnut Trench Gun Ancestor Copy 93/97 Shotgun

This shotgun is NOT C&R is Norinco's tribute to John Moses Browning’s model of 1893, the first ever pump or slide action shotgun. This shotgun was manufactured in China and imported by Interstate Arms in Massachusetts. We have sold a good many of its mates locally over the past 20 years, and they are fine shotguns. This model is the 93 / 97, so designed and so stamped to keep its approved status for Cowboy Action shooting. The copy is better than the original, due to advances in metallurgy. All metal finish is faithful streaked bright blue. M&P Buttstock and traditional corn cob forend are 100% genuine American Walnut, just like the originals. Barrel is 20 inch cylinder bore, and capacity is 4 + 1 shells, 2 3/4 inch only. Weight is 6 1/2 pounds empty, and safety mechanism is a single action type hammer on the order of the original 1897 Winchesters. Design differences between this copy and the originals are minor. The magazine tube secures with a split ring removable barrel lug. Unlike the original, this 93 / 97 has a disconnector mechanism; after each shot, the operator has to release the trigger; you can’t hold the trigger down and fire it simply by cycling the slide like you could an original 97 or old model Ithaca 37. No owners of these that we know of have held their right hand too high more than once; the bolt will bite you if you don’t hold that trigger hand low. The 1893 and successor 1897 were, of course, the platform for the 1897 Trench Gun of World War I. As it presently stands, there will be no more of these or of the 97T Norincos coming in for at least Four More Years. Replacement pricing on a mint condition original Winchester would probably approach $5,000.00. The Interstate 97T Trench Gun copies are now fetching $600 apiece in some places. We’re offering the 1893 / 97 in the photos, however, or one of its identical mates, each for only $ 459.00. This shotgun is NOT C&R Eligible >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $20 flat fee lower 48 states; $60 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, UPS Ground with full insurance coverage. Offers to buy must be for the registered user with his/her own money. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped same day. 14 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name on there. We offer 7 day money back on used guns and items, but No Returns on New in Box guns or on Lay-aways or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. New guns have factory warranties and we are not a warranty station. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Internet phone hours 8:30 – 4:30 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup available. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.