The Winchester model 1901 shotgun was made between the years 1901-1920.
There were model 1887 lever action shotguns made by Winchester ( I have a 12 ga). These are worth in the range of $1200 to $5000 depending on condition. I am not aware of any Model 1886 Winchesters in a shotgun.
100-500 USD or so
With the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 1901 lever action shotgun was 1 of only 307 made during the year 1915.The model 1901 lever action shotgun will bring between 550-2,200 dollars for a shotgun having between 10%-70% of its original finish remaining,and a half way decent bore.There were only 13,500 manufactured between the years 1901-1920.
Needs to be inspected by a good gunsmith.
Lever action rifle
Depending on its condition, a Winchester model 1901 10 gauge lever action shotgun could be worth around $2,0000. In lesser condition it is still worth $500-$800.
Winchester made a Model 1887 lever-action shotgun from 1887 - 1899. Norinco currently makes a reproduction of the Model 1887.
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There were model 1887 lever action shotguns made by Winchester ( I have a 12 ga). These are worth in the range of $1200 to $5000 depending on condition. I am not aware of any Model 1886 Winchesters in a shotgun.
Rifle or shotgun? What type of action; bolt, pump, semiauto, lever? What caliber or gauge?
You did not tell us what MAKE your shotgun is. The two 1895s that come to mind are a lever action Winchester RIFLE, and a Davenport shotgun, which had a prominent release lever right behind the hammer.
Depends on the condition. Give you an idea 0-1500.
What you have is a Model 1885 Single Shot (high-wall) shotgun that was manufactured in the year 1913.
From your question I would believe that you have a Winchester model 1887 lever action shotgun.These shotguns were available in 10 gauge,or 12 gauge,with a 4 shot magazine tube,and a 30in or 32in barrel with a full choke fluid steel barrels.There were 64,855 made between the years 1887-1901.
Your Winchester model 1887 lever action shotgun in 10 gauge will bring between 675-1,600 dollars based on it having between 10%-60% of its original finish remaining.The higher the finish percentage the higher the value.The 10 gauge shotgun began at serial number 22148.
100-500 USD or so
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