Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique lever-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Model 1887!
According to the accompanying letter from the Cody Firearms Records Office, this Winchester Model 1887, serial number 46164, was manufactured on July 15, 1892. It was chambered in 12 gauge and equipped with a 30-inch barrel. The shotgun was received in Winchester’s warehouse on August 4, 1892, and subsequently shipped on two separate occasions: first on November 15, 1892 (Order #9827), and later on February 6, 1894 (Order #23606).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1887
Serial: 46164
Date of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Round Knob Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1887 shotgun holds a unique place in firearms history as one of the earliest successful repeating shotguns. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1887, it was revolutionary for combining the repeating mechanism of a lever-action rifle with a shotgun platform—a concept that had not been widely attempted before. Browning originally recommended a pump-action design for a repeating shotgun, considering it more mechanically suitable, but Winchester, already famous for their lever-action rifles, insisted on a lever-action format to maintain brand identity. The result was the Model 1887, chambered initially for 12-gauge black powder shells and later available in 10-gauge. Its robust rolling block action and exposed hammer made it durable, though its operation was complex compared to later designs. The shotgun featured barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 32 inches, catering to various civilian, law enforcement, and sporting uses. As smokeless powder became standard in the 1890s, the Model 1887’s design proved less capable of handling the higher pressures, leading Winchester to develop the improved Model 1901.
Model: 1887
Serial: 46164
Date of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Round Knob Walnut Buttstock with Smooth Walnut Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1887 shotgun holds a unique place in firearms history as one of the earliest successful repeating shotguns. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1887, it was revolutionary for combining the repeating mechanism of a lever-action rifle with a shotgun platform—a concept that had not been widely attempted before. Browning originally recommended a pump-action design for a repeating shotgun, considering it more mechanically suitable, but Winchester, already famous for their lever-action rifles, insisted on a lever-action format to maintain brand identity. The result was the Model 1887, chambered initially for 12-gauge black powder shells and later available in 10-gauge. Its robust rolling block action and exposed hammer made it durable, though its operation was complex compared to later designs. The shotgun featured barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 32 inches, catering to various civilian, law enforcement, and sporting uses. As smokeless powder became standard in the 1890s, the Model 1887’s design proved less capable of handling the higher pressures, leading Winchester to develop the improved Model 1901.
The Model 1901 was essentially a stronger version of the 1887, only chambered in 10-gauge, as Winchester wanted to avoid competing with its own Model 1897 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun. Although production of the Model 1887 ceased in 1899, its distinctive profile and operation left a lasting legacy, gaining renewed cultural fame in modern times through films and video games such as Terminator 2 and Call of Duty, where its dramatic lever-action reload has captivated firearm enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a Cody Firearms Record Office letter.
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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