1887 loading

[Make Do]

Hi - was looking at the rules on loading shotguns - it says the mag must be loaded with the action closed and hammer down - I assume that it just hasn't been updated for the 1887 lever since you can't load it with the action closed?

Second question - the cimmaron 1887 holds 5 in the tube - would it be legal to stage it action open carrier down with a sixth round on the carrier- or how have other people solved this problem. Thanks

[Flying W Ramrod]

From the WB ROC, This will be in the updated SHB when it comes out.

 

"1887/1901 loading procedure verbiage shall read “at the loading table, load as many rounds as 87/01 will hold, up to 6 in magazine and carrier. Close action on empty chamber, hammer must fall unimpeded.”

[Garrison Joe]

21 hours ago, Make Do said:

Second question - the cimmaron 1887 holds 5 in the tube

Try using shorter shells - 2 1/2 or less.  B*P has had (10 years ago) a light load with a 2.5" shell.  Or reload for a short shell.  good luck, GJ 

(Six shotshells, each saving 1/2 inch, saves you a total of 3" - enough for that 6th round to fit!)

Edited Friday at 02:51 PM by Garrison Joe

[Sedalia Dave]

The 6th round sits on the carrier. When you close the action it is pushed part way into the magazine tube.  Some 1887's will hold six with no modification. Others need a slight modification to hold the 6th round.

Explained nicely below.

 

First the review and then the fix