Winchester Model 1901 Like 1887 10 GA Full Lever Action Shotgun, 1916 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,730.00

WOA#: WY240611RD037

Make: Winchester

Model: 1901

Serial Number: 78240

Year of Manufacture: 1916

Gauge: 10 Gauge

Action Type: Lever Action Shotgun

Markings: The barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.PAT. FEB.16, 86, JULY 20, 86. DEC. 14. 86. AUG. 31.97.”, “MODEL   01 10 GA.”, and at the receiver on the left with “FULL”. The underside of the receiver is marked “78240” and the left side of the receiver has the “WRA Co” monogram logo. The top tang is marked “REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. / -WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“. The Winchester proof mark is on top of both the barrel and the frame.

Barrel Length: 32”

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a silver-colored bead at the muzzle.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, checkered steel butt plate, and a two-piece forearm. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a couple of more notable dings. There are areas of thinned finish and dark discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The plate has mostly worn to white with a little minor surface oxidation and generally well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling, mostly in the constricted portion toward the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some light finish wear on the barrel, more notable toward the top-rear. There is finish wear at the bottom-rear of the magazine tube and bottom-front of the receiver. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches, mostly on the barrel. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions properly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1901 was an improved version of the Model 1887 made only in 10 gauge. In its day it was largely considered a “goose” gun and popular with some of the commercial hunters. Today it is more of a curiosity, only about 13,500 were manufactured before Winchester discontinued the lever action in favor of the slide or pump action repeating shotgun. It was designed to shoot 2 7/8” 10 gauge smokeless shells. As a Winchester, a lever action shotgun, and a model which was not produced in great numbers, this piece has a great deal of collector value, especially with so much of its original finish and its uncut stocks. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud