The Model 1901 is basically the same as the 1887 Model, but was offered in 10 gauge, blued frame only. The 1901 had the same special order options as the 1887 and 79,455 were produced between 1901 to 1920.
With one of the most unusual actions ever used by Winchester, the 1901 is a rolling block design shotgun. Special order options were limited to the grade of the stock, barrel type and length. The standard barrel was rolled steel with three-blade Damascus steel and four-blade Damascus available at extra cost.
Original Winchester factory records are available for this model (including the Model 1887) from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 17999.
