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Winchester Repeating Arms Winchester Model 1887 12 Gauge 30-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

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