Make: Winchester

Model: 1901

Serial Number: 74628

Year of Manufacture: 1919

Gauge: 10 Gauge

Action Type: Lever Action Shotgun

Barrel Length: 32”

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a brass 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 scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings. There are areas of thinned finish and dark discoloration. There are a few thin cracks around the front of the wrist and at the butt. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The plate has gone to a thick, dark patina with generally well defined checkering. The stocks rate in Good-plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is some minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore, mostly in the constricted portion toward the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. The lever, barrel and magazine tube have scattered minor surface oxidation and areas gone to a light patina. There are streaks along the right of the receiver, rear of the breech-block, and top tang consistent with either solvent or water. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. 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 commercial hunters. Today it is more of a collector's piece, 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!