There are some differences in barrel length as well, some models can be found with a slightly shorter barrel in other nations. Also, mag capacity can vary based of nation of import. Model numbers can vary based on importer, some importers had their own name or model, like Clayco, for a specific rifle. I have also swapped fitted magazines between a Cz452 and the Chinese with no issues from either. Usually, based off what I've seen you can typically buy 2 Cz magazines, for what 1 original Chinese magazine would run. The original Norinco magazines can be very pricey when found. 22lr, I and many others have used Cz 452 magazines, they can be fitted and used with no issues. Some enterprising people have taken the JW-15 and fitted a nice used Cz walnut stock on them. The wood is akin to a piece of pallet hard wood with a poly finish. Now, unlike the ones they copy, they are kind of lacking the little finishing touches and refinements that make the originals so nice, they can be a little rough around the edges, and do not expect high grade wood. for what they are, they are quality built and very accurate. Owning several variations, I can say my experience has been positive. Navy Arms, Clayco and Interarms were all a big importer of these rifles, I have seen 2, and own 1 that have C&A Va Beach Va import stamping. But, on the opposite side, one like the JW-20 can run $200-$300 or so, while the real Browning can run $500+. I found one locally with no barrel weights, but it had the correct Briklee shipping box, extra magazine and it was $625. The TT Olympia target pistol with box, barrel weights and magazines I've seen go for upwards of 7 to 800 dollars. The latter two can be more expensive if in the original box with sling and accessories. Models like the fairly common JW-15 can run anywhere between 100 to 250 dollars, while a TU-KKW or even the TU-33\40, both are based off the JW-15, and can run between 400 to 500+ dollars.
Today, here in the US, prices of these little rimfires sometimes can equal or even exceed some SKSs, some were only imported for a limited time before the government cut the supply off. These rimfires were imported from the 80's through '94, and most are still in current production and available in other nations, they can be found in Canada, Marstar and others import them there. I thought this would explain some of the lesser known, under the radar Chinese weapons that can be easily found. UPDATE: Some of our customers have reported the Norinco JW-14 (semi-auto) will take Marlin Model 70 magazines.In keeping with the theme of SKSs, Norinco and China. An interesting note is the new polymer magazines from CZ now feature a U shaped notch in front of the bullet, which eliminates shaving. 22LR magazines are backwards compatible with the BRNO models which they are based on they also fit the Norinco. Norinco also directly copied CZ’s popular CZ model 75 and model 85 pistols.Īs CZ. The Czechoslovakian BRNO model 2 was first introduced in 1956 and later began to be produced by the privatisedĬZ as the ZKM 452 designation with minimal changes. Norinco, a conglomerate of Chinese defence producers, are famous for cloning Soviet miltary hardware so them copying a Warsaw pact Czech. The Norinco JW15 and JW25 actions are a straight copy of the BRNO model 2 rifle which was later rebadged as the CZ 452. Norinco five and nine round magazines pictured below aren’t the most finely crafted magazines we’ve come across!
UPDATE: Please note the JW25 Mini Mauser should only be used with steel magazines, polymer magazines may jam.īetter still, they seem to perform better than Norinco’s own 9 shot magazines, which are prone to shave bullets and feed problems if you put more than eight rounds in. 22 5 & 10 shot magazines also fit the Norinco JW15 (also sold as the Puma) and Norinco JW25 Mini Mauser rifles.
We’ve recently had a number of customers report that ourĬZ.