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AMERICAN EXPRESS Co. MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1887 LEVER-ACTION SHOTGUN
Guns International #: 103034907 Seller's Inventory #: W4361
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Lever - Winchester Shotguns - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 946
Total Number of Listings: 58590
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
The Winchester Model 1887 was the worlds first successful repeating shotgun. It was designed by John Browning for Winchester. The accompanying factory letter lists this rare, historically significant shotgun with a 20 inch barrel in 12 gauge, carbine sling rings and factory inscribed "Am. Ex. Co. #1”. This gun is actually factory inscribed "Am. Ex. Co. 2”. This must have be a book keeping or logging error as there is no question this is an original factory inscription. As an authentic American Express Co. survivor, the overall condition shows lots of character from the years of rugged reliable service. All metal surfaces show a dark mottled patina. The barrel has been shortened slightly from its original length of 20 inches to 19 1/4 inches. The receiver has the standard "WRACO" monogram and factory saddle ring and bar on the left side and the original factory inscription "Am. Ex. Co. 2" on the right side. The lower tang has the four-line address/patent dates marking. The pistol grip stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. The forearm and buttstock show similar "frontier issue" character. Mechanically fine. A real piece of Old West history rarely encountered!
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
Price: $15,950.00
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge