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|quotetext=The Winchester Model 1887 was one of the first successful lever-action shotgun designs ever produced. Originally, the Model 1887 was a 10 gauge firearm that could only handle blackpowder shells, and it was produced with a stock (as well as longer barrels). Subsequent strengthenings strengthening of the design, allowed it to shoot modern smokeless powder shells, and eventually , a 12 gauge version was produced. However, the classic, stocked Model 1887 disappeared from production as better and more modern shotguns came into the market. Much later, influenced by certain popular action movies, owners of old 1887s sawed their stocks and barrels off and performed the "flip-cocking" move, to differentiate themselves from other shotgunners. This led to a resurgence of the 1887, which is now exclusively produced with a an 18.5 -inch barrel, an enlarged lever loop, a cut trigger guard, and of course, no stock. The flip-cocking shotgunners rejoiced. But for those who wished for a more traditional experience, Maze Customs soon followed with a new offering, which restores the stock and turns the weapon into a classic, lever-action shotgun. What's old is new again.