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1887 12GA THAT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

Tony Madejczyk

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November 18, 2017 - 9:58 pm

I have a 1887 that appears to be from 1898, and it looks to be in great shape inside and out. How can I determine if it has been reblued? I have not fired it, but I can tell that it has been fired. Can someone recommend a known expert near SE Georgia or North Florida? The entire shotgun looks to be in great shape, but I have no intention of ever shooting it.

Bert H.

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November 18, 2017 - 10:18 pm

Tony,

The Model 1887 shotguns were made with a case color finished receiver frame, lever, and hammer. If those parts are now blued, you have your answer.

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December 1, 2017 - 2:37 am

Unless you actually have a model 1901, then it would be blued.

Can you post some pics of it?

Sincerely,

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