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September 5, 2021
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There’s a Model 1901 up for an auction that states that its a 12 ga. S/N is 46164
Did Winchester ever make the Model 1901 in 12ga and what would be the manufacturing date for it?
Corey
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April 1, 2005
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Corey – Winchester only manufactured the Model 1901 in 10 gauge. The serial number noted has a manufacturing date of 1892 so maybe the gun in the auction is a Model 1887. If you are interested in a Model 1901, I have a nice one for sale – advertised on the Forum.
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Corey Freeman said
There’s a Model 1901 up for an auction that states that its a 12 ga. S/N is 46164Did Winchester ever make the Model 1901 in 12ga and what would be the manufacturing date for it?
As Burt mentioned, S/N 46184 was manufactured in July 1892. Accordingly, it is a Model 1887, not a Model 1901. Furthermore, it should also have a case color finished receiver frame. If it ss blued, it has been refinished.
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September 5, 2021
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Thanks Bert,
That’s what I was suspecting. The finish is definitely not case hardened. The 1887/1901 is one of those curiosities that I have been keeping an eye out for. Not too sure I want to go with the 10 ga 1901, but since I won’t be doing a lot of shooting with it I don’t suppose it would matter.
My bottom line is a good example of the gun. I’ll mull over your offering and let you know.
Corey
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Winchester 1894 (1956)
Winchester 1897 (1909)
Winchester 1911 (1911)
Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen (1959)
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Browning Hi Power (1949 - 1954)
Browning 1910 (1910)
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