Firearms

Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun

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The first truly successful repeating shotgun — a lever-action design by John Browning that Winchester insisted on despite Browning preferring a pump design.

Type: Shotgun

Action: Lever-Action

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1887, USA

Weight: 224 oz

Overall length: 48"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Hunting, Civilian