Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester 1887.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1887
Serial: 34426
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: 12GA
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead with No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1887 is a historically significant lever-action shotgun that occupies a unique place in American firearms development as one of the earliest successful repeating shotguns ever produced. Designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning and introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1887, the Model 1887 represented an innovative attempt to apply the immensely popular lever-action operating system, already proven in Winchester's repeating rifles, to a smoothbore shotgun platform. Although Browning himself reportedly favored a pump-action design for repeating shotguns, Winchester management insisted on a lever-action mechanism due to the company's strong association with that style of firearm. The resulting shotgun featured a robust action that cycled shells through a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel, allowing users to fire multiple rounds without manually loading each cartridge individually. Initially chambered for black powder 12-gauge and later 10-gauge shells, the Model 1887 was designed during a transitional period in firearms history and was not originally intended for the higher pressures associated with modern smokeless powder ammunition. The shotgun incorporated an external hammer, a top-loading receiver, and a distinctive operating lever that simultaneously unlocked the action, ejected the spent shell, cocked the hammer, and chambered a fresh round from the magazine. Available in various barrel lengths and configurations, including sporting and more specialized models, the Winchester 1887 found favor among hunters and sportsmen of the late nineteenth century who valued the increased firepower offered by a repeating shotgun.
Model: 1887
Serial: 34426
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: 12GA
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 32"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead with No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1887 is a historically significant lever-action shotgun that occupies a unique place in American firearms development as one of the earliest successful repeating shotguns ever produced. Designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning and introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1887, the Model 1887 represented an innovative attempt to apply the immensely popular lever-action operating system, already proven in Winchester's repeating rifles, to a smoothbore shotgun platform. Although Browning himself reportedly favored a pump-action design for repeating shotguns, Winchester management insisted on a lever-action mechanism due to the company's strong association with that style of firearm. The resulting shotgun featured a robust action that cycled shells through a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel, allowing users to fire multiple rounds without manually loading each cartridge individually. Initially chambered for black powder 12-gauge and later 10-gauge shells, the Model 1887 was designed during a transitional period in firearms history and was not originally intended for the higher pressures associated with modern smokeless powder ammunition. The shotgun incorporated an external hammer, a top-loading receiver, and a distinctive operating lever that simultaneously unlocked the action, ejected the spent shell, cocked the hammer, and chambered a fresh round from the magazine. Available in various barrel lengths and configurations, including sporting and more specialized models, the Winchester 1887 found favor among hunters and sportsmen of the late nineteenth century who valued the increased firepower offered by a repeating shotgun.
Production continued until 1901, when it was ultimately succeeded by the stronger Winchester Model 1901, a revised lever-action design adapted to accommodate evolving ammunition technologies. Today, original Winchester Model 1887 shotguns are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical importance, association with John Browning, and embodiment of the ingenuity that characterized the rapid advancement of American firearms during the frontier era. The shotgun has also achieved recognition in popular culture through its appearances in films and television, further cementing its reputation as one of the most distinctive and recognizable repeating shotguns ever manufactured. As both a functional firearm and a symbol of nineteenth-century innovation, the Winchester Model 1887 remains a fascinating example of the experimental spirit that helped shape the evolution of repeating arms in the United States.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1183247226 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-28 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
840 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-06-28 17:12:19 |
