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Winchester Model 1887 12 Ga Lever Action Shotgun

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Winchester Model 1887 12 Ga Lever Action Shotgun
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Offered for your bidding pleasure is a Winchester Model 1887 12 Gauge Lever Action Shotgun. The shotgun features a 32" barrel, walnut stocks, lever action design, under barrel magazine, and blue'd finish. The Winchester Model 1887 and Winchester Model 1901 are lever-action shotguns originally designed by famed American gun designer John Browning and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Model 1887 was one of the first successful repeating shotguns. Its lever-action design was chosen at the behest of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, best known at the time as manufacturers of lever-action rifles such as the Winchester Model 1873. Designer John 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. To Winchester's credit, however, they later introduced a Browning designed pump-action shotgun known as the Model 1893 (an early production version of the model 1897), after the introduction of smokeless powder. The 1887 was cherished for its reliability and fire power. Many were used by freight carriers like Wells Fargo, train guards, prison guards and lawmen of the west. Sportsmen who were used to handling lever action rifles also found favor with the 1887 lever action shotgun. This shotgun shows good condition, with wear and use indicative of age. Looks to have a small repair on the top of the receiver. The mechanics are tight and smooth. The bore is shiny with some pitting. The shotgun was manufactured in 1893. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 50711