Marstar Canada: Norinco 1897 Series Pump Action Shotguns

The advent of fast-firing repeating revolvers and long arms which followed the invention of the modern cartridge in the late 1800's inevitably gave rise to a huge demand for repeating shotguns as well. Winchester, well-known then (as now) for their well-balanced and reliable lever action rifles, developed the model 1897 in response to the demand for a repeating shotgun built tough enough to withstand the pressure of the then new smokeless powder shotgun shells. The resulting gun, of which more than a million were produced before production ceased in 1957, is the most popular and well-built exposed hammer pump gun ever produced.

We offer two versions of the famous model 1897. The first, often seen in cowboy action shooting and in the hands of such famous men as Elliot Ness (in the movie 'The Untouchables'), is the 20" barreled 'riot gun' long favoured by American lawmen from the late 19th century through the 1950's. The other model we offer is a recreation of the legendary USGI M-97 'Trench Gun' which saw action during the Great War and soldiered on through WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Both feature the same rock solid forged steel construction, authentic styling, and combat proven design.

While we are the importer who first brought fairly-priced Norinco firearms to the Canadian market, fair prices are only one reason we remain Canada's number one Norinco importer. All Norinco products we sell are backed by both our Ironclad Guarantee and by our exclusive one year 'in Canada' parts/labour Norinco warranty for absolute peace of mind because we service what we sell!*