Norinco JW-2000
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Shotgun · Discontinued
Also known as: JW2000, Century JW-2000 Coach, Norinco Coach Gun
Overview
The Norinco JW-2000 is a side-by-side, double-barreled break-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge. Built on a forged-steel receiver in the classic 'coach gun' pattern, it features twin side-by-side barrels, two triggers, external 'rabbit ear' hammers, traditional extractors, a brass bead front sight and a checkered hardwood stock and forend. Manufactured by Norinco in China and widely imported into North America by Century Arms, it is valued as an affordable, compact short-barrel coach gun suited to cowboy-action shooting, home defense and recreational use.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 952 mm (37.48") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety, External Hammers
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Double Trigger, External Hammers, Extractors, Brass Bead Front Sight, Rubber Recoil Pad, Checkered Grip And Forend
Variants
- Norinco JW-2000 (20 Gauge) - Caliber Variant
Production
No longer manufactured; remains a popular choice on the used market.
Origin
Country of origin: China
Notes
Commonly imported and marketed in North America by Century Arms as the 'JW-2000 Coach.' Offered in both 12 gauge and 20 gauge, with chambers up to 3 inches and barrel lengths around 12 to 20 inches depending on configuration.
Background
The coach gun lineage traces to the short double-barreled shotguns carried by stagecoach guards in the American Old West, where 'riding shotgun' meant guarding the coach with exactly this kind of compact scattergun. The inexpensive Norinco JW-2000 became a popular modern stand-in for cowboy-action and Wild Bunch shooting matches.