July Smith Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thought I’d try here first before looking elsewhere. Does anyone have an 1887 Shotgun suitable for SASS that they want to part with? My first choice would be one of the newer 12ga Chiappa repos that has already had a “Drop Two” modification done to it. I’d also consider a functioning original Winchester (I know these are black powder only and have 2-1/2” chambers.) Again a Drop Two mod would be nice, but I mainly want one that is functioning and mechanically sound. Just trying to avoid a project, have enough irons in the fire. At this time I’d like to avoid Chinese versions of the 87. Feel free to PM what you have and how much you want for it. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I have a like new (appears unfired) IAC 87 with a 06 prefix $699 plus factory feed two mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 From what I have read the IACs are the better of the Chinese imports. Have you personally shot it? I’m trying to avoid one that needs work right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Haven’t shot it. I’m into SKB’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 I appreciate the offer, but I think I’m going to pass. Most of what I have read indicates the Chinese imports are real hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 No worries, someone will buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 IAC 06 prefix used to be the preferred model... maybe not anymore...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 9 hours ago, J Bar Binks, #47015 said: IAC 06 prefix used to be the preferred model... maybe not anymore...? It still is. The inferior Chinese PW-87 has really muddied the waters on which Chinese 87’s are the good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 1:33 PM, July Smith said: Thought I’d try here first before looking elsewhere. Does anyone have an 1887 Shotgun suitable for SASS that they want to part with? My first choice would be one of the newer 12ga Chiappa repos that has already had a “Drop Two” modification done to it. I’d also consider a functioning original Winchester (I know these are black powder only and have 2-1/2” chambers.) Again a Drop Two mod would be nice, but I mainly want one that is functioning and mechanically sound. Just trying to avoid a project, have enough irons in the fire. At this time I’d like to avoid Chinese versions of the 87. Feel free to PM what you have and how much you want for it. Thanks for looking! Hate to bust yer bubble, but I believe ALL of them are Chineese made, regardless of the name on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 If you find a IAC 87 Coyote Cap Special, thats one to buy. Has all of the updates and modifications, choke tubes, shortened stock with black rubber butt pad, leather lever wrap. A very good gun and I don't think the Chiappa will hold a candle to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life said: Hate to bust yer bubble, but I believe ALL of them are Chineese made, regardless of the name on them. Well I’m pretty sure the Chiappa are Italian, but either way the 87 regardless of origin will need some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
July Smith Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 2:15 PM, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: I have a like new (appears unfired) IAC 87 with a 06 prefix $699 plus factory feed two mod. I’ve changed my mind after seeing an IAC in person, if still available I’ll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Ok, it’s yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairshake Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I've owned three of the IAC 1887 shotguns and they all were excellent SASS shotguns. They have a learning curve but are a lot of fun to shoot. I shot nothing but BP out of mine and I got to the point of being able to win a few times when others stayed at home. When the 1887 was imported into the USA by a gunsmith named Coyote Cap. They had forged receivers that are much stronger than the original model guns. He found out that they had shipped some cast models against his orders and these are the ones that caused problems. The Cap guns had extra thick barrels so they could be choked. They will outperform any Chiappa made. s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildphilhickup Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 "I’d also consider a functioning original Winchester (I know these are black powder only and have 2-1/2” chambers.)" I have several Original Winchester 87's and I have NEVER fired BP in them. I shoot the heck out of them with any modern factory 12 Gauge 2 3/4" dove load, trap / skeet load, target load, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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