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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => Shotguns => Topic started by: hhughh on July 19, 2015, 05:35:19 PM
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If this has already been addressed I duly apologize. Looked at an 87 repro in a shop last week. The hammer spur looks tiny. Was there some reason or mechanical need for this? Anyone know Browning's thoughts when designing? Just curious.
Hugh
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If you lever the gun you will notice the hammer goes down inside the receiver. Not enough room in there for a larger hammer.
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Thanks p'fogger. Didnt get to play with it enough to notice that.
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I love my 1887's. I'm about as fast with them as I am with my SxS, but I'm not THAT fast with either.
I have an IAC worked over by Surly Dave, a Lassiter Chiappa, and have an Honest to God Winchester coming soon.
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So, what are the other 86 questions? ;D
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Necromancers!!! Necromancers!!! Run fer yer lives .... NECROMANCERS!!!!!
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IMHO, the M1887 Winchester was NOT one of John Mose's better designs. He did it mainly because Winchester insisted on a lever action shotgun. (He wanted to sell them the design for the pump action that became the M1893/97.) That small hammer spur can be a real hazard if you are trying to cock/decock the hammer. Just have to be careful and get a good grip. I have an original which I had the chamber long-throated so I can use 2-3/4" modern shells without creating excess pressure (use Low-Noise, Low-recoil ONLY). I also have one that has the Coyote Caps two-shot mod. Frankly, I don't like either when only two shells are permitted. Might just as well load a sxs double, which I do mostly. If the SASS rules were modified to allow the magazine to be loaded full under the clock, and then get to levering, it would be worth it. Just MHO!
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Iffin you'd skip that complicated crank handle thingie, and switch to a nice Hammer Double, that little nubbiest thingie wouldn't matter hey hey hey :D
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The small nubbin hammer design was probably chosen to cut down on discharge of the shotgun if dropped with a loaded chamber while sitting on 1/2 cock. If you have a round in the tube with it on 1/2 cock, the easiest way to go to full is to slightly lever the action & close it. Ready to shoot in an instant & works well even while wearing gloves.
I use my 87 for hunting as much as for cowboy. More style points when dropping varmints & carries up to 7 rounds.
Good workout carrying it, too :D With finer sights would make a good slug shooter too. The large bead only works for me out to 50 yds.
BTW, NCOWS allows stoking magazines (on the clock) or not, your choice.
Slim
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I have a Coyote Cap 87 also. Never shot it a lot and never thought of loading more than 2 rounds. I guess I never knew you could not.
Cowboy shooting I never loaded more than 2 in a 97. I loaded it up when I am shooting at wild dogs.
The triggers spurs on both models are not much.
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WASA also allows stoking on the clock. Not any faster but a lot more fun. Also have a ‘87 but hardly ever use it, prefer a pump [Marlin or Winchester].