Aunt Jen Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think that the Norinco 1887 Lever Action Shotgun is not WB, but I guess I'm not worried about that. But what is your opinion of it for CAS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Tracker Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The '87s are time period correct even if they weren't in "The Wild Bunch" movie. The way that I have seen them run , they are certainly no faster than the '97s. The '87s do get style points. I wish I could have seen the film clip at full speed. It is hard to tell how fast the shooter is really working the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakey Merlot Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Howdy Aunt Jen, My blushing bride, Merlot, shoots an '87 and loves it. It was worked over by Coyote Cap, has the "drop2" chambering kit, and he cut the stock to fit her length-of-pull. She does not shoot real fast (80-100 seconds/stage) but she has a hoot with that shotgun! And once she had the loading drill down she has gotten faster at the reloads. She prefers it over a sXs any time. Just a note, it takes a long arm and some power to lever the gun, that's why we had it cut for her. I can't shoot it because the top of the receiver at the chamber is under my eye when I put it in my shoulder. That gives you some idea of how much the stock had to be cut. I'm an average guy as far as arm length goes. Anyway, you may want to try shooting one or at least fitting one in your shoulder and try levering it. You'll see what I mean. Shakey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Buckhorn,SASS 51727 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Aunt Jen I shoot an 87 and have for several years. They do need to be set-up properly to run well. I am sure there are several people that can do it but the most popular is probably Lassiter. Because of the quality of work and the turn around time. Mine was done by Coyote Cap and I couldn't be happier with the gun or the workmanship. All that being said there can be problems with this gun for women because of their smaller stature. The stock is extra long for most women and will need to be cut down. The other thing is the length of throw of the lever. Long lever throw compared to rifles and it should be considered when you cut down the stock. Longer learning curve to get good with one but after that you can't have more style or fun with a shotgun. Marlin(I my 87)Buckhorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Technique from one of the best out there... http://www.youtube.com/user/deucestevens#p/u/19/8UhA4Rw0viI GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordnancebob Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I too have a Norinco 1887. I'de like to get it worked on as well to load 2 rounds. Any suggestions on a gunsmith here in Canada? Major paperwork hassle to send it south. Arte et Marte Ordnancebob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichols Creek, SASS #77627 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The '87s are time period correct even if they weren't in "The Wild Bunch" movie. The way that I have seen them run , they are certainly no faster than the '97s. The '87s do get style points. I wish I could have seen the film clip at full speed. It is hard to tell how fast the shooter is really working the gun. about 21.2 seconds in real speed,,,,,he were'nt in no hurry for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I just got one a few weeks ago & I'm having fun with it! --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondock Saint, #70146 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I got one. Bought it from a pard that had it slicked up with the drop two mod. He decided it wasn't for him. I figure if I shoot it a few more times I will have my cussing practiced up enough to play golf again. I had a few pards that shoot the '87 run it. It ran like a scalded dog. About like the rest of my shooting. It's me and not the gun. I thought about selling it but I decided to keep it just because it is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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