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Winchester Model 1887 10 GA Lever Action Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,850.00 - 2,650.00 USD
Winchester Model 1887 10 GA Lever Action Shotgun
For your consideration is a Winchester Model 1887 10 gauge lever action shotgun with very early manufacture date of 1891. This is the classic big bore shotgun that found favor not only with sportsmen, but lawmen, prison guards and stagecoach drivers. Working like the famed Winchester lever action rifles of the period, the Model 1887 shotgun was a fast firing and extremely powerful firearm. Designed by Jonathan Browning and introduced during some of the most violent years of the American West, the 1887 shotgun was first offered in 12 gauge and then in 1890 was available in the larger, more powerful 10 gauge. This example with serial number 30542 is one of the very first of the 10 gauge offerings. Most examples found today show very hard frontier and field use and often display considerable abuse and replaced parts. This shotgun with 32” barrel retains a most attractive aged blue patina to the barrel and magazine tube with fine blue in the more protected areas. It also retains the original steel butt plate that is more often than not replaced with a later rubber recoil pad. The case hardened receiver is also a most attractive dark mottled patina All Winchester markings and patent dates on this model are located on the lower tang under the lever and are sharp and clear as is the desirable “WRA” (Winchester Repeating Arms) entwined logo on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel ahead of the receiver is also correctly stamped “10” indicating the gauge. The receiver screws appear unturned and the bolt on top of the receiver as well as the lever assembly retain a fine deep blue. Mechanically this rare shotgun is tight and fully functioning with strong springs and amazingly has a mirror bright bore! The excellent stock and forend panels are solid and sound with tight wood to metal fit. This fine shotgun recently came out of Arizona. A very difficult to find and distinct Winchester model in remarkable condition. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.