Norinco N870
Norinco (China North Industries Corporation) · Shotgun · In Production · 1998
Also known as: Norinco HP9-1, Norinco M982, Norinco N870-14.00, Hawk 982, Interstate Hawk 982
Overview
The Norinco N870 is a Chinese 12-gauge pump-action shotgun manufactured by Norinco as a close copy of the Remington Model 870, whose patents have long expired. Built around a steel receiver with dual action bars and a tubular magazine, it shares most parts with the original Remington design. Commonly offered with 12.5-, 14- or 18-inch barrels and a parkerized finish, it is exported under designations such as HP9-1, M982 and Hawk 982 and is used for domestic Chinese military, police and security roles as well as export markets.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 880 mm (34.65") |
| Barrel Length | 360 mm (14.17") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| 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 | Polymer |
| Finish | Parkerized |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 4-Round Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross-Bolt Safety, Trigger Block
- Features: Remington 870 Pattern, Interchangeable Barrels (12.5 In / 14 In / 18 In), Tubular Magazine, Bead Front Sight, Dual Action Bars, Parts Compatibility With Remington 870
Variants
- Norinco HP9-1 - Pistol Grip Short Barrel
Production
Production years: 1998–present
Produced for Chinese domestic security forces and the civilian export market.
Origin
Country of origin: China
Designer: Norinco
Notes
A direct Remington 870 clone; most parts interchange with genuine Remington 870 components. The short-barrelled, pistol-grip configuration is widely marketed as the HP9-1.
Background
Norinco's reputation for inexpensive but serviceable copies of Western firearms made the N870 a popular budget alternative to the Remington 870 in export markets, where its parts compatibility with the American original is a major selling point.