This is probably the most fun gun I’ve had for a while. It’s a Chinese replica of the infamous winchester 1887. No problems so far. Machining is a little rough, but is reliable and has a strong ejection.
I’m strongly thinking of making this a Terminator 2 clone.
In order to do that, I’d need to take an inch off the barrel, get a drop loop lever machined, and take the stock down.
What do you guys think?
I think it’s kind of funky (in a good way). Would be quite a hand full. Don’t forget your stamp!!! Or would that be long enough not to need a stamp??
Just barely long enough. No stamp needed
I took some stock mild steel flatbar and did some cutting,welding,bending and blueing to come up with a big loop for one awhile back.
Still have it? Any pics?
And put a 203 on it.
Now that thing looks like a lot of fun! I came across one at a gunshow a while back and it took just about everything I had to not take it home… Kinda wish I would have now, that terminator replica looks like it would be way too much fun.
Legally you can not manufacture a long gun into a handgun, but I dont know if that technically can be defined as a hand gun… Id honestly go the AOW route just to cya
If he keeps the barrel over 18" and the OAL over 29" (don’t quote me on those exact numbers) he’d be fine, same as any other PG shotgun.
And you can not make it an AOW since it came from the factory with a full stock, you would to file a stamp for a SBS. If you cut it below 18".
It would be fine. 18"bbl and 26"OAL. Wouldn’t be a prob with this guy
Where did you come across this and about how much did it run you? I’ve wanted one for quite some time. I’ve heard horror stories about the Chinese replicas having terrible machining and FTE’s.
I got it locally. I haven’t shot it yet, but I ran some snap caps through it and there were no failures of any kind.
You’ll have to give us a range report when you get around to it.
I’ve seen them in LGSs in Florida. They were running about $450-$475. It’s a pretty hefty piece of steel. The markings on the receiver were all done with an electric pencil. The lever seemed solid and the action locked up tight.
I’ve heard these things, but don’t know for sure if they are true.
JMB wanted to develop a pump action, but Winchester was known for levers and told him no. He eventually designed the 93 (IIRC), which turned into the 97 we all know and love.
Shortly after designing the 87 JMB went on a Morman Missionary trip. He had not seen the production 87 yet. Apparently he was in Philadelphia (?) and saw one displayed in a shops window. He went in and picked it up to examine it when the shopkeeper asked if he had any questions about the shotgun. JMB said no, I’m the guy who designed it!
Like I said, I can’t verify this info. It would be really cool though if it is true. Now if we could only get all Chinese ammo and small arms imported again instead of just shotguns. The same factory that makes the 87 also imports a SxS in .410, 20, and 12. I believe I saw them for around $250 and they were really heavy as well.
I haven’t seen any for sale in Ohio other than the Italian replicas, and those are upwards of $1k…
I stopped by the LGS today and took these pics. They didn’t have any of the SxSs in stock and only had one more 87 for sale. I would’ve taken a pic of the action, but the lever was zip tied. 
Looks like a fun toy to me 
I got to fondle a very old 10 gauge lever action shotgun the other day…they are awesome.