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−	[[File:Winchester-Model-1887-Firearm-Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|A Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun. Photo Source: International Military Antiques - https://cutt.ly/Seu0U94]]	+	[[File:Winchester-Model-1887-Firearm-Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|alt=A photo of the Winchester Model 1887 lever-action shotgun.\|A Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun. Photo Source: International Military Antiques - https://cutt.ly/Seu0U94]]

	The '''Winchester Model 1887''' and subsequent '''[[Winchester Model 1901]]''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder\|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power\|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.		The '''Winchester Model 1887''' and subsequent '''[[Winchester Model 1901]]''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder\|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power\|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.

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 [[File:Winchester-Model-1887-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|frame|right|A Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun. Photo Source: International Military Antiques - https://cutt.ly/Seu0U94]]
-The '''Winchester Model 1887''', and subsequently the '''[[Winchester Model 1901]]''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
+The '''Winchester Model 1887''' and subsequent '''[[Winchester Model 1901]]''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
 == Concept & Development ==

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 [[File:Winchester-Model-1887-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|frame|right|A Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun. Photo Source: International Military Antiques - https://cutt.ly/Seu0U94]]
-The '''Winchester Model 1887''', and subsequently the '''Winchester Model 1901''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
+The '''Winchester Model 1887''', and subsequently the '''[[Winchester Model 1901]]''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
 == Concept & Development ==

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 *'''Weight:''' 8lbs (3.6 kg)
-*'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' 30" barrel (32" was available for special order).
+*'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' 30" barrel (32" was available for special order?) In 1888, Winchester began offering a 20" barrel, and option for a Damascus steel barrel.
 *'''Overall Length:''' 39-1/4 inches (99.7 cm).

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 [[File:Winchester-Model-1887-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|frame|right|A Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun. Photo Source: International Military Antiques - https://cutt.ly/Seu0U94]]
-The '''Winchester Model 1887''', and subsequently the '''Winchester Model 1901''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the Winchester Model 1897. The Model 1887 was designed to fire 12 Gauge [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges.  This product line (both the Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887 to 1920. There were about 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
+The '''Winchester Model 1887''', and subsequently the '''Winchester Model 1901''', were lever-action shotguns designed by John Browning, and produced by Winchester. The Model 1887 originally came in ''both'' 10 Gauge and 12 Gauge chamberings and was designed to fire [[Black Powder|black powder]] cartridges. The later Model 1901 ''only'' came in 10 gauge and could fire [[Smokeless Power|smokeless cartridges]]. Apparently, Winchester did not want to cut into sales of their other major shotgun, the [[Winchester Model 1897]]. This product line (both Model 1887 and Model 1901) were produced from 1887-1920. There were approximately 64,855 Model 1887's produced, and about 13,500 Model 1901's produced.
 == Concept & Development ==
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 While there were already a number of successful repeating rifles on the market, shotguns were one area that had been lacking at the time. The industry standard of a [[Double-Barreled Shotgun|double-barreled shotguns]] firing only two shells before reloading were found to be highly inadequate by lawmen, security personnel, caravan guards, and civilians alike. With firearms like revolvers and repeating rifles already being commonplace, the now aging double-barreled shotgun was not enough to ward off threats, especially like those seen in the dangers of the American West.
-[[John Browning]], an employee of Winchester at the time, was then tasked with designing a proper repeating shotgun to fill this purpose. He originally suggested a pump-action style firearm, and that it would be better suited for this type of weapon. However, T.G. Bennett (Winchester's Vice President) squashed Browning's suggestion, believing that since Winchester is known as a lever-action gun company, this product would also need to be lever-action to maintain Winchester's brand recognition. This design would eventually be born as the Winchester Model 1887, and later replaced with the improved Model 1901 which was properly rated to handle newer smokeless powder.
+[[John Browning]], an employee of Winchester at the time, was then tasked with designing a proper repeating shotgun to fill this purpose. He originally suggested a pump-action style firearm, and that it would be better suited for this type of weapon. However, T.G. Bennett (Winchester's Vice President) squashed Browning's suggestion, believing that since Winchester is known as a lever-action gun company, this product would also need to be lever-action to maintain Winchester's brand recognition. This design would eventually be born as the Winchester Model 1887.
-John Browning was reluctant to design Winchester's new shotgun as a lever-action because he believed it wouldn't be long before they went out of style, and would be replaced by more modern actions. In fact, he later designed the [[Winchester Model 1893]] and the subsequently improved [[Winchester Model 1897]], the latter of which has itself become iconic.
+John Browning was reluctant to design Winchester's new shotgun as a lever-action because he believed it wouldn't be long before they went out of style, and would be replaced by more modern actions. In fact, he later designed the [[Winchester Model 1893]] and the subsequently improved [[Winchester Model 1897]], the latter of which has itself become iconic. Not long after initial release, [[Smokeless Powder|smokeless powder]] began to rapidly gain popularity. The original Model 1887 could not properly handle the pressures of smokeless powder, and as a result, Winchester released the Model 1901. This updated version featured a superior steel alloy designed for smokeless powder loads.
-Not long after initial release, [[Smokeless Powder|smokeless powder]] began to rapidly gain popularity. The original Model 1887 could not properly handle the pressures of smokeless powder, and as a result, Winchester released the Model 1901. This updated version featured a superior steel alloy designed for smokeless powder loads.
+This series of shotguns became one of the first (if not ''the'' first) successful repeating shotguns to hit the market.
-This series of shotguns became one of the first (if not ''the'' first) successful repeating shotguns to hit the market.
+=== Winchester Model 1887 ===
-== Models ==
+*'''Caliber:''' [[10 Gauge]] or [[12 Gauge]] ([[Black Powder|black powder]])
-'''Weight:''' 8lbs (3.6 kg)
+*'''Weight:''' 8lbs (3.6 kg)
-'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' 30" barrel (32" was available for special order).
+*'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' 30" barrel (32" was available for special order).
 In 1888, Winchester began offering a 20" barrel, and an option for a Damascus steel barrel.
-'''Overall Length:''' 39-1/4 inches (99.7 cm).
+*'''Overall Length:''' 39-1/4 inches (99.7 cm).
-'''Choke:''' Fixed.
+*'''Capacity:''' 5+1 (5-round tube magazine).
-'''Production Years:''' 1887 to 1901.
+*'''Choke:''' Fixed.
-'''Number Made:''' About 64,855.
+*'''Production Years:''' 1887 to 1901.
-=== Model 1901 ===
+=== Winchester Model 1901 ===
-'''Weight:''' 8lbs (3.6 kg)..?
+*'''Caliber:''' [[10 Gauge]] ''only'' (rated for [[Smokeless Powder]])
-'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' Same as original mode..?
+*'''Weight:''' 8lbs (3.6 kg)..?
-'''Overall Length:''' 39-1/4 inches (99.7 cm)..?
+*'''Barrel Length / Options: ''' Same as original mode..?
-'''Capacity:''' 5+1 (5-round tube magazine).
+*'''Overall Length:''' 39-1/4 inches (99.7 cm)..?
-'''Choke:''' Fixed..?
+*'''Capacity:''' 5+1 (5-round tube magazine).
-'''Production Years:''' 1901 to 1920 (discontinued).
+*'''Choke:''' Fixed..?
-'''Number Made:''' About 13,500.
+*'''Production Years:''' 1901 to 1920.
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+*'''Number Made:''' Approx. 13,500.
 == Reproductions and Copies ==
 In the past, many companies had attempted to produce reproductions, but pretty much all of them were commercial failures. However, because of it's more established popularity, especially in pop culture, a number of manufacturers have created reproductions of the Model 1887 with some success.
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-=== Norinco ===
+=== [[Norinco]] ===
 Chinese weapons manufacturer Norinco has made modern reproductions of the Model 1887 (called the Norinco Model 87) designed for modern standard Smokeless Powder shotgun shells. They've made full-sized models, as well as a "Terminator 2" inspired version.
+=== [[Chiappa|Chiappa Firearms]] ===
 Italian firearms manufacturer Chiappa has also entered the market for Model 1887 shotguns, and produces several models. A 22-inch barrel version, a 28" barrel version, different options for color case hardening, as well as two shortened "Terminator 2" inspired versions with pistol grip and a shortened 18.5-inch barrel. One features black synthetic furniture (the "T-Model"), and the other features wood furniture with color case hardening.
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 Chiappa's Website: '''https://www.chiappafirearms.com/family.php?id=15'''
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+== In Popular Culture ==
 The Winchester Model 1887 series of shotguns has been featured prominently in a number of major movies and video games, and this is likely what lead to it going from an interesting piece of firearms history, to among the most iconic firearms ever made.
 === Movies ===

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	Italian firearms manufacturer Chiappa has also entered the market for Model 1887 shotguns, and produces several models. A 22-inch barrel version, a 28" barrel version, different options for color case hardening, as well as two shortened "Terminator 2" inspired versions with pistol grip and a shortened 18.5-inch barrel. One features black synthetic furniture (the "T-Model"), and the other features wood furniture with color case hardening.		Italian firearms manufacturer Chiappa has also entered the market for Model 1887 shotguns, and produces several models. A 22-inch barrel version, a 28" barrel version, different options for color case hardening, as well as two shortened "Terminator 2" inspired versions with pistol grip and a shortened 18.5-inch barrel. One features black synthetic furniture (the "T-Model"), and the other features wood furniture with color case hardening.

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	Chiappa's Website: '''https://www.chiappafirearms.com/family.php?id=15'''		Chiappa's Website: '''https://www.chiappafirearms.com/family.php?id=15'''
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	== In Popular Culture ==		== In Popular Culture ==