Chiappa Firearms Winchester 1887 12 GA 22″ Lever Action Shotgun Chokes
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB# LSB260709SW004
Make: Chiappa Firearms
Model: 1887
Serial Number: CFIT23C02625
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4″ Chamber
Capacity: 5+2
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Shotgun
Barrel Length: 22?
Choke: Threaded: Full installed, Mod & Cylinder uninstalled, Mobile Tubes
Sights / Optics: The receiver has a shallow groove and the front sight is a brass bead.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a two-piece forend and one-piece buttstock with pistol grip and synthetic buttplate. There is little to no wear. There are a few light scratches and compression marks throughout. The LOP measures 12.75? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Color Cased
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its original finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There are a few light scratches throughout. The screw heads are sharpe. The markings are clear. Overall this shotgun is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, the lever moves smoothly, and the trigger trips the hammer. We have not test-fired this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with a bag with paperwork, chokes, choke tool, and sling studs.
Our Assessment: John Moses Browning’s Winchester Model 1887 brought lever action operation to the repeating shotgun, giving it a distinctive place among nineteenth century American sporting arms. Its rounded receiver and sweeping lever remain instantly recognizable, reflecting an era when Winchester sought to extend the familiar character of its rifles into a shotgun. Chiappa’s reproduction preserves that unusual profile and operating concept, offering enthusiasts a modern example of one of Browning’s most distinctive designs.
This example combines a 22” barrel with walnut furniture, blued steel, and a color case finished receiver. Approximately 98% of its original finish remains, with minor scratches and compression marks accompanying an otherwise well preserved appearance. The bright bore shows fouling but no reported erosion, and the stocks remain free of chips or cracks. The included interchangeable chokes, choke tool, and paperwork complement a shotgun whose principal appeal lies in its distinctive action and traditional styling. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P