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87 lever action shotguns and Chinese clone
maarty:
These are legal but don't seem very common. I've never used one but I'm wondering why they don't seem popular.
Is it the speed of loading or some other reason?
Thanks
Pancho Peacemaker:
--- Quote from: maarty on February 23, 2011, 03:59:38 AM ---These are legal but don't seem very common. I've never used one but I'm wondering why they don't seem popular.
Is it the speed of loading or some other reason?
Thanks
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1) There is a perception that the '87 is not as "fast" as a SxS or a '97. The '87 can be as competitive as other shotguns, but it does require ALOT more practice and effort to get it "fast".
2) Out of the box, the IAC '87 can have some problems. Most folks who use '87's have them tweaked by a good gunsmith to function reliably.
3) Original '87's are black-powder only. They are also very high dollar collector items.
Do a google search for "Coyote Cap". He is one of the better known gunsmiths working on the '87. He worked closely with the Chinese to get the '87 reproduction up and running. His web site has lots of info on the IAC '87.
WaddWatsonEllis:
Hello,
I have a Cap Coyote Model 87 that I actually prefer over SXS shotguns ....
http://coyotecap.com/
One thing about them ... the lever must be levered with enthusiasm in order for spent shells to exit the action properly ....
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maarty:
--- Quote from: Pancho Peacemaker on February 23, 2011, 07:19:27 AM ---1) There is a perception that the '87 is not as "fast" as a SxS or a '97. The '87 can be as competitive as other shotguns, but it does require ALOT more practice and effort to get it "fast".
2) Out of the box, the IAC '87 can have some problems. Most folks who use '87's have them tweaked by a good gunsmith to function reliably.
3) Original '87's are black-powder only. They are also very high dollar collector items.
Do a google search for "Coyote Cap". He is one of the better known gunsmiths working on the '87. He worked closely with the Chinese to get the '87 reproduction up and running. His web site has lots of info on the IAC '87.
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Thanks for that.
I don't mind loading black powder, specially for the shotgun. I love looking like I just opened the gates of hell when I pull the trigger.
TheOtherLeft:
Here in Australia '87 are very rare in SASS. From what I've seen they are slower then SxS (cycling the action and reloading etc) and very prone to jams. Not many of the local gunsmiths can solve the extraction problems.
People buy them for a bit fun and/or pig hunting.
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