Chiappa 1887 - Lever Action 12ga - Firearm Review

In this video we take a look at the #Chiappa Model #1887 which is a beautifully made reproduction of the #winchester model 1887 designed by John #browning
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[@michaeltaylor7194]

Absolute beauty! If I were living in the late 1800s I would want this over any other weapon. Shotgun is pure versatility. Small game . Personal defense. Grizzly or buffalo. This is my favorite in RDR2.

[@troypierce3562]

It's beautiful. Case color hardening looks great, bluing & furniture are nice too.

[@JWheeler331]

Beautiful shotgun. The 1887 and 1901 shotguns are my favorites. Have a couple originals on my channel.

[@triplefshooting]

Need one of these...we have the chinese pw87. It scratches the itch but this chiappa is just gorgeous. Im sure its much better built as well.

[@pyrate_nz]

the chiappa is far superior, i played with and nearly brough a norinco 2nd hand. but my local store got these in new and given chiappa's reputation & the 2 other chiappa's i own, i paid for the chiappa sight unseen. worth evey $$$

[@grovyle4908]

Thanks for the detailed review!

[@pyrate_nz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@troyandskyelar9588]

Best review on KZbin for one of these. Thank you.

[@pyrate_nz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skolco3029]

My Dreams gun. Thanks sire !

[@randynovick7972]

Very informative. I was wondering about these. Many thanks.

[@pyrate_nz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@freddyw4555]

Just got the Cimarron which works fine. A dull black finish and barrel is more like 19.5”. $600 US. Sure is cool looking

[@Cascas422]

Great video !!! Thank’s a lot! I’m going to buy one. Is it easy to clean inside?

[@pyrate_nz]

Not at all. like a lot of leaver guns, it fairly complex. a basic clean can be done without diasaaembly. I use a microfibre cloth with a little oil and get my hand in there to wipe the fowling out. good news is that you can put a cleaning rod through from the breech without disassembly

[@mkshffr4936]

Can you place a round in the chamber (all the way in not just on the lifter) and then load the magazine? This would be a nice advantage incase you suddenly needed to bring it into action.

[@pyrate_nz]

yes you can.

[@MAGA2024.]

Nice vid

[@pyrate_nz]

thanks

[@djocharablaikan8601]

I have a chance to get an original 1887 from year 1889, long barel, original black powder frame and all, should i go for it? I want to know durable the original 1887s were, can they handle modern loads? Are parts likely to brake? Is it a good idea as a hone defence/ocassional shooter in 2023? What were some common issues with this gun? Thank you for reply.

[@pyrate_nz]

So, blackpowder runs significantly lower pressures. I wouldn't even run cowboy loads with modern powder in an original gun. If it's in good condition I would put it in the safe as an investment. The biggest problem is loading it. There is a very good reason it's the only lever action shotgun and was quickly superseded by the pump action. Even John Browning himself didn't like the concept. It was a fantastic gun in 1887 but in 2023 there are far better options. Now as an occasional shooter, collectors piece or for cowboy action, it's so much fun.

[@patrickjahries934]

what type of loads can it take heavy or light or both can't seem to find the answers on any website?

[@pyrate_nz]

Any 2 3/4 are fine

[@johnski4709]

Odd. I just aquired a 22" Chiappa 1887 12 gauge and the top of the barrel is not drilled and tapped for a scope.

[@pyrate_nz]

Maybe it's just on the 20". Happy shooting

[@gradylucas8068]

What was price

[@simonmagnum7821]

Why put an optic on a shotgun like this ? To shoot slugs at 50 to 100 yards... Not the ideal way it was initially made to shoot, but still, nice to have a choice.

[@gregz4249]

Where are these made?

[@pyrate_nz]

italy

[@SrrLvc]

The correct pronunciation is Keeappa :)

[@enricomandragona163]

Wrong it's Che' A ppa as it's spelled in Italian!!🤌

[@drewwilkie86]

@@enricomandragona163 wrong. kee-AH-puh is how the Chiappa company president (an actual Italian) pronounces it.

[@michelleslutpuppy4355]

Does it come in .20ga also

[@pyrate_nz]

As far as I know, it's 12ga only

[@michelleslutpuppy4355]

@@pyrate_nz okay I think it mite be good