What is a Norinco M-4 22LR Bolt Gun??

brainchill · September 1, 2007, 05:44 PM

I recently picked up a nice working little Norinco 22 bolt gun at a garage sale. I paid $30US for it. It's not a big deal but I would like to identify it as it would be nice to find a replacement stock etc.

It's a Norinco gun with what looks like a 22 clone of a mauser-ish action with the wing safety and the whole bit. The top of the receiver has a milled in dovetail base for a 22 scope. Other than identifying it as a norinco the only other marking is in the center of the top of the action stamped "M-4" and "Norinco Model 4" I've searched gunbroker, Google etc and have not found anything like it.

Has anyone else had/seen another one of these? Most of the Norinco guns I have are a knockoff of something. What is it a knockoff of so that I might find aftermarket parts?

Rimrod · September 1, 2007, 06:26 PM

Can you post a picture of it? Someone may be able to identify it if it is a knockoff.

Bigfatts · September 1, 2007, 07:53 PM

Try here:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...play.php?f=142

brainchill · September 3, 2007, 02:41 AM

The action and barrel are in great working order. I'd like to replace the stock as the original is cracked badlybut I don't know what will fit.

Rimrod · September 3, 2007, 11:19 AM

http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/22-JW-15A.shtm

I couldn't tell much from your picture, my eyes aren't that good. I googled "norinco rifles" and found this link. It looks close except for the magazine. You might try and contact these guys, they might be able to help you.

September 1, 2007, 05:44 PM	#1
brainchill Junior Member Join Date: September 1, 2007 Posts: 2	What is a Norinco M-4 22LR Bolt Gun?? I recently picked up a nice working little Norinco 22 bolt gun at a garage sale. I paid $30US for it. It's not a big deal but I would like to identify it as it would be nice to find a replacement stock etc. It's a Norinco gun with what looks like a 22 clone of a mauser-ish action with the wing safety and the whole bit. The top of the receiver has a milled in dovetail base for a 22 scope. Other than identifying it as a norinco the only other marking is in the center of the top of the action stamped "M-4" and "Norinco Model 4" I've searched gunbroker, Google etc and have not found anything like it. Has anyone else had/seen another one of these? Most of the Norinco guns I have are a knockoff of something. What is it a knockoff of so that I might find aftermarket parts?

September 1, 2007, 06:26 PM	#2
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,310	Can you post a picture of it? Someone may be able to identify it if it is a knockoff. __________________ "... he held his gun as almost every man skilled in such matters preferred to hold one when in action, with a half bent elbow that brought the gun slightly in front of his body at about, or slightly above, the level of the waist." - Wyatt Earp from Wyatt Earp Frontier Marshall by Stuart N. Lake

September 1, 2007, 07:53 PM	#3
Bigfatts Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Lutz Posts: 1,073	Try here: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...play.php?f=142 __________________ "Never shall innocent blood be shed, yet the blood of the wicked will flow like a river... For I shall spread my blackened wings... and be the vengeful striking hammer of God."

September 3, 2007, 02:41 AM	#4
brainchill Junior Member Join Date: September 1, 2007 Posts: 2	Here is a picture. The action and barrel are in great working order. I'd like to replace the stock as the original is cracked badlybut I don't know what will fit.

September 3, 2007, 11:19 AM	#5
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,310	http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/22-JW-15A.shtm I couldn't tell much from your picture, my eyes aren't that good. I googled "norinco rifles" and found this link. It looks close except for the magazine. You might try and contact these guys, they might be able to help you. __________________ "... he held his gun as almost every man skilled in such matters preferred to hold one when in action, with a half bent elbow that brought the gun slightly in front of his body at about, or slightly above, the level of the waist." - Wyatt Earp from Wyatt Earp Frontier Marshall by Stuart N. Lake