Not trying to 87 but anyone try 1901??

[Texas Lizard]

Yes I know they are 10 ga...Just wondering if anyone has back ground...Seem to have more than I thought had and thinking they might be good for night shoots or Plainsman...

 

Texas Lizard

[Blackwater 53393]

The current "reproductions" of the 1887 Winchester lever action are really closer in design to a 1901 not counting that they are 12 ga. I've used my 1901 in matches from time to time over the years, but I won't have the barrel cut down or the action modified for the "drop two", so it isn't very competitive.  I load up some really nasty Black Powder loads and have myself a grand ol' time!!  I've missed knockdowns entirely and had the shock wave put 'em down!!     

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Coyote Cap used a 1901 for the base design of the repos he had made. The 10ga cartridge was closer in length to our modern 12ga rounds.

Plus, the 1901 had all the improvements like twin extractors etc.

OLG 

[Jasper Agate]

1 hour ago, Blackwater 53393 said:

The current "reproductions" of the 1887 Winchester lever action are really closer in design to a 1901 not counting that they are 12 ga. I've used my 1901 in matches from time to time over the years, but I won't have the barrel cut down or the action modified for the "drop two", so it isn't very competitive.  I load up some really nasty Black Powder loads and have myself a grand ol' time!!  I've missed knockdowns entirely and had the shock wave put 'em down!!     

YEP!!!

[John Barleycorn, SASS #76982]

Would a 1901 even be allowed under SASS rules? 

[Pat Riot]

29 minutes ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said:

Would a 1901 even be allowed under SASS rules? 

I don't see why not. It's a modified 87.

 

1887

 

1901

 

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

YES-The 1901's are SASS legal.

OLG

 

 

[John Barleycorn, SASS #76982]

9 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

I don't see why not. It's a modified 87.

 

1887

 

1901

 

I recall something about pre 1899 design  though there are a few exceptions 

[Texas Lizard]

Now to see if anyone knows the best shell length...

 

Texas Lizard

[Texas Lizard]

1 minute ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said:

I recall something about pre 1899 design  though there are a few exceptions 

That is a nice looking 1901...Yours or one that is looking for a new home..

 

TL

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

17 minutes ago, Texas Lizard said:

Now to see if anyone knows the best shell length...

 

Texas Lizard

Which version/gauge?

Modern 12ga reproductions of the 87 lever are made for 2 3/4" shells.

The original '87 Winny's are chambered for a much shorter shell in both 12 & 10ga than what is used today.

The originals in 12ga have a 2 5/8 chamber, and the 10ga used a 2 7/8 chamber.

OLG 

[Texas Lizard]

1 minute ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

Which version/gauge?

Modern 12ga reproductions of the 87 lever are made for 2 3/4" shells.

The original '87 Winny's are chambered for a much shorter shell in both 12 & 10ga than what is used today.

The originals in 12ga have a 2 5/8 chamber, and the 10ga used a 2 7/8 chamber.

OLG 

1901 original 10 ga...Seems I had 5 sitting in toy box...Darn things must be breeding in there...

 

TL

[Blackwater 53393]

The lumpy one is correct!!

 

I have 2 7/8" brass shells for this little darlin'!!!

[Texas Lizard]

21 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said:

The lumpy one is correct!!

 

I have 2 7/8" brass shells for this little darlin'!!!

Brass and black powder...Sounds like a whole lot of fun...

 

TL

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

The 1901 is also safe for use with smokeless, unlike the 87.    But you still need the shorter shells, and a light load is probably wise.

 

I've only seen 1 01 in my life.   Would like to have one.  But tooling up for 10 gauge seems like a daunting task to me!