Hopalongcassadice

Hello,

I was researching 1897's before buying one and I came across a post of your from 2017. I noticed you posted that you'd had a "CB" 1897? Is that the IAC Serial # CB#####? I hope you don't mind my asking you, I'm trying to get an 1897 for my liveaboard (boat) and I'd like to see which 1897 (original or reproduction Chinese) can withstand the modern tolerances of 12 gauge ammo. Also, do you mind my asking, did anyone aside from IAC/Norinco reproduce the 1897 pump action shotgun? 

Thank you stranger!