DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description (NO IN-HOUSE SHIPPING). Antique long guns - Winchester Repeating Arms Co of New Haven, Connecticut, Model 1887 lever action shotgun, circa 1889, 10 gauge, steel lever trigger guard with comfortable finger rests, u-flat steel receiver with vertical loading and an engraved Winchester logo on left side of receiver, serial number located under front portion of receiver where it meets the barrel, underside of tang engraved "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN, U.S.A, PAT. FEB. 18 & JULY 20. 1886," American walnut stock with checkered steel butt plate, 29 inch round triple barrel aged a pleasing gray brown color, below barrel sits a tubular internal magazine, s#25627. Designed by the famed firearm designer John Browning for Winchester, this was Winchester's first foray into the shotgun marketplace. When Winchester asked Browning to design it, he recommended a pump action design, however they insisted he design a lever action as it fit in with Winchester's brand. John Browning went on to develop the famed 1894 for Winchester as well as the M1911 for Colt, M2 .50 caliber machine gun, M1918 BAR and numerous other handguns, rifles, machine guns and cartridges, many of which are still produced and used today. Shotgun measures 47 inches in length and weighs approximately 9 pounds; includes soft protective case. NOTE: No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Good action; excellent overall cosmetic condition, fine bore with light oxidation throughout, metal surfaces have aged a pleasing dull gray, ample dings and fine scratches are scattered about walnut stock and front grip, several other small dings on barrel and sides; trigger guard lever shows little wear. Items in this firearm collection are written up to the best of our knowledge. It is up to bidders to make final determination as to value. Any additional information that is shared with us will be passed along to the public by updating our descriptions; in person preview is recommended. NOTE: Please see description regarding shipping of this lot, as no in-house shipping is available on this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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