Lever-Action Shotguns for Sale
Lever-action shotguns occupy a unique place in American firearms history — a design made famous by Winchester's Model 1887 and immortalized in popular culture. Today's lever-action shotguns appeal to cowboy action shooting competitors, collectors, and shooters who appreciate classic American firearm design in a functional, shootable configuration.
The Winchester 1887 Design
John Moses Browning designed the Winchester Model 1887 as the first successful repeating shotgun — a lever-action design that held 5 rounds of 2.75" 12 gauge ammunition. Cimarron Firearms produces faithful reproductions of this iconic design today, built to modern manufacturing standards while retaining the 1887's classic silhouette and lever-action operation.
Cowboy Action Shooting
Lever-action shotguns are required equipment in many cowboy action shooting stages. The 1887 reproduction is the most historically correct option for SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) competition. Available in 12 gauge with 20" and 26" barrel configurations for different stage requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lever-Action Shotguns
What is a lever-action shotgun?
Lever-action shotguns use the same lever-cycling mechanism made famous by Winchester and Marlin rifles but chambered in shotgun gauges. The Winchester Model 1887 designed by John Moses Browning is the most iconic design. Today's lever-action shotguns are primarily reproductions favored by cowboy action shooting competitors and collectors who appreciate classic American firearm design.
Are lever-action shotguns practical for hunting or defense?
Lever-action shotguns are primarily used for cowboy action shooting competition and collecting rather than hunting or defense. Their 5-6 shell capacity limited choke options and slower reloading compared to pump and semi-auto designs make them less practical as primary working shotguns. For competition they are highly valued for historical authenticity and are required equipment in many SASS stages.