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I have an opportunity to pick up a Win 101 Diamond Grade in the case with 4 barrels. So I have a few questions. What are you thoughts on pricing and what would you pay? What can be said about a model with serial 539XXX. Pre -63?
Here are details:
Winchester Diamond Grade 4-barrel Skeet set with original Diamond Grade hard case. Model 101 with 4 28” barrels: 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge, & 410 Bore factory fixed Skeet chokes. Slight handling marks, a few light dings and scratches. Pad added to stock. Includes original hard case. No papers. SN 539XXX
I think I know the average price these carry but would love to hear from others and what they think.
TIA
April 15, 2005
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We ask that complete serial numbers be posted. That stated, you appear to indicate that the serial number is 6-digits long, which would make it a 1970s production gun, and it should have a “K” prefix. If the serial number is actually just 5-digits long (53900 – 53999), it would be a July 1963 production gun.
I have no comment on the value.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
The seller indicates that it was a mistake and their part and the serial is DG539XXX
Don’t ask me why but that was the only part of the serial they wished to share. It is a DG with 6 digits the first three being 539.
I can understand plates on a car but not a firearm.
April 15, 2005
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The serial number you mention does not conform to the known Model 101 serial number format and range. Pre-1969 (before the GCA of 1968 was enacted) have no serial number prefix. The guns manufactured in late 1968 (and later) have a “K” or “PK” prefix. I did find reference to new production Model 101 shotguns that have a “DG” suffix… e.g. 53900DG.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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