The Cimarron 1887 is a lever-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a 2.75-inch chamber and a 26-inch blued steel barrel. It has a 5+1 capacity and is fitted with a fixed walnut wood stock and a blued steel receiver. The 1887 pattern lever mechanism operates the action through the classic rearward-swinging lever. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1887 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 2.75-inch chamber 
• 26-inch blued steel barrel 
• Blued steel receiver 
• Fixed walnut wood stock 
• 5+1 round capacity

Owners of the Cimarron 1887 are largely drawn to it for the historical 1887-pattern lever mechanism, which is a distinctive departure from conventional pump and semi-auto shotguns. Most report the walnut stock and blued finish as attractive out of the box, with fit and function that matches expectations for a reproduction.

The lever-action cycling rhythm takes some getting used to, and shooters with larger hands occasionally mention the lever loop as a tight fit. The 26-inch barrel keeps the sight radius long, which most find comfortable for wing shooting but some consider unwieldy in tighter spaces.

Value perception is generally positive for buyers who specifically want the 1887 pattern. Those comparing it purely on utility to a pump gun tend to see it as a specialty piece rather than a practical field tool, which is exactly what most buyers intend when they purchase it.