1888 Antique WINCHESTER M1887 Lever Action SHOTGUN Type Used in TERMINATOR Popular 12 Gauge Coach and Law Enforcement Gun
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1888 Antique WINCHESTER M1887 Lever Action SHOTGUN Type Used in TERMINATOR
Popular 12 Gauge Coach and Law Enforcement Gun
Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun, made in 1888 in New Haven, Connecticut. This model saw just under 65,000 made, and those under serial number 63953 are made prior to 1899, making those an antique and requiring no FFL. The Model 1887 is considered the first successful repeating shotgun. Its lever-action design was chosen at the behest of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, best known at the time as manufacturers of their lever-action rifles. Designer John Moses Browning suggested that a pump-action would be much more appropriate for a repeating shotgun, but Winchester management’s position was that, at the time, the company was known as a “lever-action firearm company” and felt that their new shotgun must also be a lever-action for reasons of brand recognition. Browning responded by designing a breech-loading, rolling block lever-action.
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? “I’ll be back”!
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore has a nice shimmer and is lightly frosted in appearance around the breech. Original finish. Original wood has been re-finished. The forarm slabs have been replaced. Markings are sharp.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel: 32 inches.
Caliber: 12 gauge
LOP: 12-7/8 inches
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
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