Patterned after their highly acclaimed lever action rifle, the 1887 Shotgun was Winchester's first entry into a tremendous lineup of shotgun models. The Chiappa Firearms Model 1887 utilizes the design of the original 1887 solid lever that includes an innovative internal safety design that minimizes the possibility of accidental shooting while the breech block is open, not allowing the firing pin to strike the primer until the breech block is completely closed.
Own a functional, beautiful piece of history when you purchase the Chiappa 1887 lever action shotgun. The 1887 is by far one of the best choices for Cowboy Action Shooting!
Specifications :
- 12 Gauge
- 22" Barrel
- 5 Shot capacity
- Length: 39"
- 2.75" Chamber
- Weight: 9 Pounds
- Includes 3 chokes
- Wooden stocks
- Fast loading design
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells. — Craig Boddington
