Original Winchester 1887

[Curtis264]

Just bought this original 1887 10 gauge shotgun, this was manufactured in 1891, just short of a 130 years ago

[Dave T]

KOOL!

Dave

[Black River Smith]

I double Dave T's comment.

I really like the 1887 design.  I like the Chinese version I own.

[Coffinmaker]

I Triple Dave T's comment.

CAVEAT:  I don't personally like the 1887 at all.

Still, an original 10Ga is very KOOL!!!  Even if I don't wanna shoot one.

[Curtis264]

I have been doing some work on the 87, used a conservation process on it, no chemicals, just boiled the metal parts in distilled water and then used a special carding wheel to bring back the original blueing, have ordered new butt stock and fore ends because these are cracked and dented. I have not received them as yet, will have to do some fitting. Ordered a roll crimper so I can load some black powder shot shells

[Curtis264]

For the first time,  I loaded black powder 10 ga shot shell for the the 1887, hoping to shoot these in the next couple weeks, first time I roll crimped shot shells

[Dave T]

Interested in hearing how it shoots...and if you like it when it does. (smile)

Dave

[Curtis264]

Bought Macon stocks for the 1887, sure looks different from when I bought it

[Curtis264]

Finally got a chance to fire the old gun today, was a little worried so I put it in a lead sled with and used a wire to pull the trigger, and it worked perfectly. Fired about 20 black powder rounds through it. I am going to take it upland game hunting this fall. I haven't fired a black powder fiream in a long time, was impressed with the amount of smoke that came out

[Rube Burrows]

Great post. I recently bought myself an original 87 in 12g. Hoping mine will be in today.