Taylor's & Company 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun 12GA
Classic John Browning-designed 1887 lever-action shotgun with 22" barrel, color case-hardened frame, blue barrel, and American walnut furniture. Reliable, fast-handling repeater favored by collectors and cowboy action shooters.
A Timeless Classic Returns
The Taylor's & Company 1887 represents one of the most significant designs in shotgun history. Originally developed by John Browning for Winchester Repeating Arms, this lever-action shotgun established the template for reliable, fast-handling repeating shotguns that endures to this day.
Design and Handling
This is a working shotgun, not a museum piece. The 22-inch barrel strikes an excellent balance between handling speed and sight radius. The lever-action mechanism cycles smoothly and intuitively—once you master the motion, follow-up shots come naturally. The single-trigger design keeps things simple and reliable.
Practical Specifications
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2.75" chamber
- Capacity: 5-round magazine tube plus 1 in the chamber
- Barrel: 22" with color case-hardened finish
- Stock: American walnut with traditional profile
- Safety: Reliable, accessible safety mechanism
Why This Design Matters
The 1887 remains popular among cowboy action shooters for good reason—it's intuitive, fast, and genuinely fun to shoot. Hunters appreciate its quick handling in brush or timber. Collectors recognize it as a historically significant design that shaped shotgun development for generations.
This is a shotgun that rewards practice and delivers results in the field.
