Guns International #: 101420418
Seller's Inventory #: 20247

Category - Winchester Shotguns - Antique - Winchester Shotguns - Lever

Category
Winchester Shotguns - Antique
Winchester Shotguns - Lever

Antique WINCHESTER Model 1887 Lever Action SHOTGUN Designed by JM BROWNING Second Year Production 1888!

Description:
Antique WINCHESTER Model 1887 Lever Action SHOTGUN Designed by JM BROWNING

Second Year Production 1888!

Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun, made circa 1888 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Model 1887 was designed by the famous and prolific firearms inventor John Moses Browning and are considered the first successful lever action shotgun. Unfortunately, they were fast eclipsed by pump action shotguns but they became iconic in only a short time. They came in both 10 and 12 gauges, and full lengths of 30-32 inch barrels and “riot” length of 20 inches. The riot length version is considerably scarcer. These were used by law enforcement as well as in the field for hunting fowl.

As one can imagine, these higher capacity shotguns, especially those either made shorter at the factory or cut down, made great companions for those on guard duty, riding shotgun on a coach, and for law enforcement. Perhaps other, more nefarious characters also found them useful. Of course, who can forget the short, pistol-gripped version that the Terminator used?

The overall condition is very good. The action is strong and crisp. The bore is bright and smooth. All the markings are clear. The stock is solid. A great gun that would have seen service from the

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel: 30 inches.

Caliber: 12 gauge

Chambers: 2-5/8

LOP: 12-3/4 inches

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2395

#20247
 

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Antique: Yes