The Chiappa 1887 Mares Leg (Chiappa part no. 930.019) is a lever-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, styled after the classic 1887 Winchester lever gun with a shortened, carbine-style profile. Chiappa builds the 18.5-inch barrel at the federal minimum length for a shotgun, keeping this model a standard Title I firearm rather than a short-barreled shotgun requiring NFA tax-stamp registration. The lever action cycles 2.75-inch shells quickly, giving the shooter fast repeat follow-up shots.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge, one of the most common shotgun chamberings.
• Loads 2.75-inch shells, standard-length 12 gauge shotshells.
• Barrel measures 18.5 inches, the federal minimum length for a standard shotgun.
• Lever action cycles each shell manually via the underlever.
• Tubular magazine holds 5 rounds for extended shooting without reloading.
• Styled after the classic 1887 Winchester lever-action shotgun profile.
• Ships at approximately 7.8 pounds, typical for a steel-and-walnut lever gun of this size.
• Overall length runs 27.5 inches, kept short by the carbine-style lever-gun profile.
• Receiver is finished in color case hardening paired with a blued barrel for a classic two-tone look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Mares Leg a short-barreled shotgun requiring NFA registration? No, its 18.5-inch barrel meets the federal minimum length for a standard shotgun, so no tax stamp or NFA paperwork is required.

How many rounds does it hold? 5 rounds in the tubular magazine.

What gauge does it chamber? 12 gauge, 2.75-inch shells.

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