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1887 12GA THAT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
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Tony Madejczyk
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November 18, 2017 - 9:58 pm
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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.

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

Can you post some pics of it?

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Maverick

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