Description
Few shotguns have a resume like the 1887. John Browning designed it, Winchester built it, and it became the gun that put the repeating shotgun on the map. Introduced out West in the spring of 1888, this 5 shot smoothbore rode with lawmen like Arizona Sheriff John Slaughter and guarded payrolls for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Then Hollywood got ahold of it, and one famous flip cock scene later, the 1887 became one of the most recognizable shotguns ever put on film. Cimarron patterned this reproduction off an original from their own collection, so the lines and character are right where they should be.
What the 1887 Terminator Brings to the Table
This version wears a 20 inch round blued barrel with a smooth bore and a gold bead front sight, chambered for 2.75 inch 12 gauge shells with a 5+1 capacity. The stock is real American walnut with a period correct field profile and a steel buttplate, and the blued steel receiver rounds out the classic look. Cycling the big loop lever rolls the action open wide across the top, so you can see straight into the chamber, which makes checking the gun's condition quick and simple. The exposed hammer can be cocked or lowered by hand, giving you that old school control over a loaded chamber.
Running the Cimarron 1887 Lever Shotgun
At roughly seven and a half pounds, it carries lighter than the walnut and steel construction suggests, and the 20 inch barrel keeps it quick handling. It runs well with standard 2.75 inch field and target loads, and owners report it cycles smoothly with common target ammo. Cowboy action competitors love the 1887 pattern since lever shotguns fit right into the spirit of the game, and collectors appreciate having a shootable version of a design where originals were built for black powder.
A Piece of Shotgun History You Can Shoot
Whether you are chasing that iconic movie look, filling a slot in your Old West collection, or just want something different on the clays course, the 1887 Terminator delivers a genuine slice of firearms history without babying a 130 year old original.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms
- Model: 1887 Terminator
- MPN: CL1887-20
- UPC: 814230101488
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 2.75 in
- Action: Lever Action
- Barrel Length: 20 in, round, smooth bore
- Capacity: 5+1
- Finish: Blued steel
- Stock: American Walnut
- Sights: Gold bead front
- Weight: Approx. 7.5 lbs
- Frame: Steel
What’s Included
- Cimarron 1887 Terminator 12 gauge lever action shotgun
- Factory box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What shells does the Cimarron 1887 Terminator take?
It is chambered for 12 gauge shells up to 2.75 inches, so standard field, target, and buckshot loads all work. It is not set up for 3 inch magnum shells. Owners report it runs smoothly with common target loads like Winchester AA and standard field loads.
Is this the same shotgun from Terminator 2?
It is the same 1887 pattern made famous in the movie, which is where the Terminator name comes from. This version has a 20 inch barrel and a full walnut buttstock rather than the cut down pistol grip configuration from the film. You still get the big loop lever and all the character of the original design.
Can I shoot modern smokeless ammo in the 1887 Terminator?
Yes, and that is a big part of the appeal. Original Winchester 1887s were built in the black powder era, but this Cimarron reproduction is made with modern steel for modern 2.75 inch smokeless loads. It gives you the vintage experience without the risks of running an antique.
What is the capacity of the Cimarron 1887 lever action shotgun?
It holds 5 rounds in the tubular magazine plus one in the chamber for a 5+1 total. The lever action opens wide across the top of the receiver when cycled, which makes it easy to verify the chamber at a glance.





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