Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #3 - Cody, Wyoming
Sat, Mar 1, 2025 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 584
Winchester Model 1901 32" 10 GA Lever Action Shotgun 1905 C&R
Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Make: Winchester
Model: 1901
Serial Number: 66117
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Gauge: 10 Gauge
Choke: Full, Fixed
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Shotgun
Barrel Length: 32”
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with brass bead at the muzzle. There is a shallow sighting plane on the chamber ring.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, checkered steel butt plate, and a two-piece forearm. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is scattered discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The plate has finish loss and some erosion with well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original, worn areas show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with scattered erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish wear, mostly on the barrel and magazine. There is scrubbing and some scraping at patches of erosion. Most worn areas show treatment with cold blue and are going to a light patina. There are scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about 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 some original finish and its uncut stocks. Please see our photos and good luck!
Model: 1901
Serial Number: 66117
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Gauge: 10 Gauge
Choke: Full, Fixed
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Shotgun
Barrel Length: 32”
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with brass bead at the muzzle. There is a shallow sighting plane on the chamber ring.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, checkered steel butt plate, and a two-piece forearm. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is scattered discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The plate has finish loss and some erosion with well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original, worn areas show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with scattered erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish wear, mostly on the barrel and magazine. There is scrubbing and some scraping at patches of erosion. Most worn areas show treatment with cold blue and are going to a light patina. There are scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about 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 some original finish and its uncut stocks. Please see our photos and good luck!
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