Anybody know anything about the 1887 lever-action shotgun?

Cyrano · 01-13-2008, 10:04 AM

For some reason, this thing intrigues me. Trouble is, the only place I've ever seen one is in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It's the one Arnold carries and uses while riding a motorcycle. I've never seen one in real life.

Has anyone ever used one? How do they perform? I presume they are legal for CAS; the design dates back far enough. Does anyone know the current market price on them?

They are available from Southern Ohio Gun Distributors, presumably modern production of an antique design not eligable for C&R status, and probably chambered for 2 3/4 inch shotshells. (Southern Ohio Gun's website is not exactly brimming with information.) Any information will be appreciated.

samuel · 01-13-2008, 11:15 AM

In my younger days I used both a .10ga and .12ga smokeless powder version.They were big and heavy and worked as designed.The U.S. hunters had already went with the slide action shotgun and there was no turning back.What the chinks are putting out,aside from looks doesnt even remotely resemble the original. sam.

nathangdad · 01-13-2008, 12:55 PM

No doubt it works and it does look impressive. However, in the time of its original manufacture it cannot be deemed a marketing success. The design did not last.

irish murphy · 01-15-2008, 04:56 AM

The original is something i would love to own.The chinese made ones are a little rough and ready but cheap enough to belt them around in the scrub or as a ute gun.The one i really want to own is one of the australian made ones.They arent bad quality.Made in lithgow,the same factory that produced a hell of a lot of smles and assorted other firearms and machinery.The lithgow small arms factory/ADI made a limited run of a copy of the 1887 winchester.All were bought very quickly and still command good money.What is totally bloody stupid is our gun laws.Its ok lto own a lever action shotgun that can hold up to 6 or 7 shells.But all pump action and semi auto shotguns were banned.You can own a pump action or lever action rifle.

troy2000 · 01-15-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by irish murphy

The original is something i would love to own.The chinese made ones are a little rough and ready but cheap enough to belt them around in the scrub or as a ute gun.The one i really want to own is one of the australian made ones.They arent bad quality.Made in lithgow,the same factory that produced a hell of a lot of smles and assorted other firearms and machinery.The lithgow small arms factory/ADI made a limited run of a copy of the 1887 winchester.All were bought very quickly and still command good money.What is totally bloody stupid is our gun laws.Its ok lto own a lever action shotgun that can hold up to 6 or 7 shells.But all pump action and semi auto shotguns were banned.You can own a pump action or lever action rifle.

Sounds like your gun laws make about as much sense as some of ours, especially "assault weapon" bans based on cosmetic features.

rebel727 · 01-27-2008, 08:44 AM

I have an original that I really love. It's been in the family a long time. The Norincos are good guns but the action is rough out of the box and need some slicking up or heavy use to smooth them out. I don't have a Norinco 87 but I do have a Norinco 97 and that's been the case with it.

01-13-2008, 10:04 AM	#1
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,955 Trader Rating: (0)	Anybody know anything about the 1887 lever-action shotgun? For some reason, this thing intrigues me. Trouble is, the only place I've ever seen one is in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It's the one Arnold carries and uses while riding a motorcycle. I've never seen one in real life. Has anyone ever used one? How do they perform? I presume they are legal for CAS; the design dates back far enough. Does anyone know the current market price on them? They are available from Southern Ohio Gun Distributors, presumably modern production of an antique design not eligable for C&R status, and probably chambered for 2 3/4 inch shotshells. (Southern Ohio Gun's website is not exactly brimming with information.) Any information will be appreciated.

01-13-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,253 Trader Rating: (0)	Not a marketing success story No doubt it works and it does look impressive. However, in the time of its original manufacture it cannot be deemed a marketing success. The design did not last.

01-27-2008, 08:44 AM	#6
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,512 Trader Rating: (0)	I have an original that I really love. It's been in the family a long time. The Norincos are good guns but the action is rough out of the box and need some slicking up or heavy use to smooth them out. I don't have a Norinco 87 but I do have a Norinco 97 and that's been the case with it. __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

01-13-2008, 11:15 AM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	In my younger days I used both a .10ga and .12ga smokeless powder version.They were big and heavy and worked as designed.The U.S. hunters had already went with the slide action shotgun and there was no turning back.What the chinks are putting out,aside from looks doesnt even remotely resemble the original. sam.

01-15-2008, 04:56 AM	#4
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (0)	The original is something i would love to own.The chinese made ones are a little rough and ready but cheap enough to belt them around in the scrub or as a ute gun.The one i really want to own is one of the australian made ones.They arent bad quality.Made in lithgow,the same factory that produced a hell of a lot of smles and assorted other firearms and machinery.The lithgow small arms factory/ADI made a limited run of a copy of the 1887 winchester.All were bought very quickly and still command good money.What is totally bloody stupid is our gun laws.Its ok lto own a lever action shotgun that can hold up to 6 or 7 shells.But all pump action and semi auto shotguns were banned.You can own a pump action or lever action rifle.