What is a solid '87 worth?

[Rip Snorter]

Friend showed me 3 nice shotguns he had just bought.  One a solid, cleanable '87 and he has one already.  What is the going rate -  not bad, not attractive?  No pix I hate phones.  He literally stole those guns at the price he paid!

[Sedalia Dave]

14 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said:

Friend showed me 3 nice shotguns he had just bought.  One a solid, cleanable '87 and he has one already.  What is the going rate -  not bad, not attractive?  No pix I hate phones.  He literally stole those guns at the price he paid!

 

Original, IAC / Norinco, or Cimarron?

[Rip Snorter]

Original - just quickly looked it over -no numbers captured.  Cosmetic issues, but nothing serious.  Shown it in a parking lot, back of a truck  just before dusk outside a restaurant.  Functions solid.

[Rye Miles #13621]

I thought this said 97’s! 
 

I have no idea what original 87’s are going for. SORRY 😞 

[Rip Snorter]

He paid that for all 3, so I may make a good deal for both of us!  Always wanted an '87.

[Blackwater 53393]

Hey, Rip!! Make sure to check out the chamber size!  Those original ‘87s took 2 1/2” or 2 5/8” shells that were roll crimped.  Just remember that folded crimp shells can build higher pressures in those old guns designed for roll crimp shells.

[Rye Miles #13621]

7 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

$500-$600 around here 

I’m sorry I misread I thought it said 97’s. I have no idea what original 87’s are going for. 

[Kid Rich]

Anywhere between $1000 and $1500 depending on condition. In excellent condition probably considerably more.

kR

[Leroy Luck]

I just bought an original 87 in 10 gauge for higher than Rye Miles estimate. But cheaper than Kid Rich’s estimate. It has battle scars from the long life that it has lived. But I think it was a fair price. PM for exact figure.

[Rye Miles #13621]

17 minutes ago, Leroy Luck said:

I just bought an original 87 in 10 gauge for higher than Rye Miles estimate. But cheaper than Kid Rich’s estimate. It has battle scars from the long life that it has lived. But I think it was a fair price. PM for exact figure.

I just edited my comment I thought it said 97's! Ignore my estimates!

[Outlaw Gambler]

I have purchased over 50 of them for a customer of mine over the last few years. All 12 gauge, condition ranged from rough to new looking, expect to pay $600- $700 on the low end and $1200 - $1500 on the high end. Alot of them sell for $800 - $1000. Condition, wood, bore, action, metal all drive the price.

[Warden Callaway]

Paid $500 for this wall hanger 10 year ago. Bent barrel. Need action work to correct for wear and rair style extract missing.  I did a lot of work on it but works now. All 1887s were black powder.  Thats why Winchester introduced the 1901 as a smokeless replacement. 

[Warden Callaway]

P.S.  The single screw holding the forend scales. This is a first year production.  A few things different as years went on.