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Winchester 1901 and 1887 lever action shotguns
WinchesterChris
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I have a pair of these and I would really like to use them for some bird hunting. I shot these some when I was a youngster back in the 60's and 70's. Is there any modern ammo that I could get in either 10 or 12 gauge (1901 is 10g)that is suitable for old shotguns. I have several Model 12's also and have the same question on them.
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The Model 1901 was also chambered for a 2-7/8" shell, but was designed for the low-pressure smokeless powder shells. Again, unless you make your own, there is not a readily available source of shells for it.
All Model 12s are capable of firing modern shells of the appropriate length. The only thing that should be avoided is shooting shells loaded with steel shot.
You are quite welcome[:)].
I am conducting a research survey of the Models 1893 & 1897, and would like to know more about your guns.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but arn't model 87s in 12 gauge sort of rare?
I sold an 87 12ga that had been refinished, with new after market wood, and reblued. Doing a little research befor listing it, I got the impresion they where less common than 10ga.
thanks.
W.D.
Bert,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but arn't model 87s in 12 gauge sort of rare?
I sold an 87 12ga that had been refinished, with new after market wood, and reblued. Doing a little research befor listing it, I got the impresion they where less common than 10ga.
thanks.
W.D.
The Model 1887 is more common in 12-gauge than it is in 10-gauge. That said, there were on about 65,000 Model 1887s made.
Let me know what you need, photos, serial numbers? The 01 is the 10 gauge.
Thanks,
Photos, serial numbers, barrel lengths, choke, and butt plate type to start off.
How safe would smaller chamber inserts be? Say 410 or 20 ga. Eddie
I do not know what the saftey factor is, but it would be much more involved than just chamber inserts (a barrel liner would also need to be installed). Additionally, I almost certain that you would end up with a single-shot gun, as I do not believe that you would be able to load and properly feed the undersized shells from the magazine and through the action.