John Browning designed this lever-action shotgun at Winchester's request for a repeating shotgun that looked more traditional. The design accommodated black powder shells and was popular in the American West. Type: Shotgun Action: Lever-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1887, USA Weight: 8.5 oz Overall length: 50" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Home Defense