And, like the greatest over and unders in history, theyre made in. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. When i was a kid in the 60s, made in japan meant cheap, plastic junk and transistor radios, but in 1961, winchester. At the time it was a parent corporation of winchester. The winchester 101 was made in the olin kodensha factory in japan from 1963 to 1987, then under the classic doubles name until 1990. The value of a winchester model 101 all depends on its condition.
Introduced during the great depression, the model 42 was produced until 1963. It is certainly not a definitive history, as that would require a very large tome and such books have already been written by people more knowledgeable than i. The older prek prefix model 101 s have a following because. Its a great gun once you get it fit to you properly. The finish has mostly turned to patina, and the stock shows wear. Together, we have won some pretty big time shoots over the years, including more than one state championship. Staying true to our love of fine shotguns and great values, cabelas proudly offers this exclusive version of the americandesigned, belgianmade classic at a nofrills price. Its available for me to purchase so i will also need to know what i should be paying.
Todays fight is between a pair of ou bird guns, each made in japan. Fjestads blue book of gun values has a particularly informative couple of pages on the history of nikko and the kodensha plant, but it is has little on the actual nikko guns themselves. I needed a pitch change and added 10oz of weight to the stock and now it is a real pleasure to shoot. Spanning the decades and every model designed and produced under the winchester name, author and historian dennis adler has photographed examples of the worlds finest shotguns and compiled an encyclopedic volume of facts, figures, and historically relevant information destined to make this book a must have reference for anyone interested in american firearms. The winchester 101 was made in the olin kodensha factory in japan from 1963 to 1987. Winchester 101 history 25 matching articles field and. An often overlooked bit of history is that the original 101 was iimported from a factory in japan in the 1960s and 70s before winchester repeating arms was part of the herstal group. The combination gun guys hate the 101 combos and doubles because you cant regulate the barrels. Add 20% to 30% to the blue book values for retail prices. Japan history books japanvisitor japan travel guide. What is the date of manufacture of a winchester model 101, 20 gauge with skeet with the serial number k219618 and answered by a verified firearms expert. The styling and handling are legendary, the reliability never in question. The select 101 is the modern incarnation of winchester s legendary and beloved 101, which was made in japan by olin kodensha from 196387.
It has never, i repeat, never failed mechanically the operator has. I have been shooting a winchester 101 diamond grade trap combo for three years now. While highminded scholars often called for reforms, their memoranda carried little weight with an idle aristocracy. Winchester shotguns model 101 for sale guns international. Nikko not only made the later model 101 winchesters, but they also made the golden eagles. Olinkodensha in japan made the winchester model 101 between 1963 and. These three names winchester, remington, and browning have been prominent in american history for many years. Buy winchester model 101 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Winchester manufacture dates but the 101 is not on there. A scaleddown version of winchester s classic model 12 pumpaction shotgun, the model 42 was a sweet little scattergun that still holds value to collectors. Winchester introduced the model 101 overandunder doublebarrel shotgun in 1964. The winchester known today as the model 101 is actually the select action and barrels wearing a stock and forearm that pretty much duplicate the appearance and dimensions of the original model 101. I shouldered a 101 pigeon at my lgs, and have to say it was quite nice. In any case, the winchester 101 was not built in the usa or europe but in japan.
New sx4 from winchester repeating arms the big news of 2017. A series of over and under shotguns followed, known today as the winchester 101 named after the original and welllike 101 of the 1960s. Winchester model 101 in vintage hunting advertisements for sale. Winchester shotguns model 101 pigeon grade for sale. The history of winchester firearms 18661992 hardcover may 1, 1993. The winchester repeating arms company was a prominent american maker of repeating. This item is a 12ga winchester model 101 manufactured by olin kodensha in japan in 1963. For me it shoots pretty softly weighs in at 9lbs oz. Roosters bunch up in cattails, and ive been chasing wildreally wildlongtailed roosters most nights after work. Model 101 ou rifle and ou rifle shotgun models 15 new commemorative models section on winchester firearms manufactured by us repeating arms model 94. Winchester model 101 field, 12ga, 28 mod and full chokes, 2. I told him, if i could find one for the price the book sho. The model had over eight grades ranging from field to diamond. They can supply factory original parts and have reproduced many obsolete 101 parts to factory specs.
Winchester shotguns steve barnett fine guns highend. When i moved to alaska i traded it for a couple of chain saws. The entrenched interests of the regional nobility prevented the proper functioning of a government built upon ethical practice. I believe all 101 s are made the same, so my upgraded diamondgrade is immaterial, except for appearances. Buddy called and has a chance to buy a winchester 101 20 ga field model with 26 inch barrels fixed choke mic in about 85 to 90% range.
The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white. And here we are, collectively i included opining that the current winchester 94 offerings are presently too expensive factually it does seem true irony that an iconic element of our american history and heritage is being produced in japan. The winchester model 101 is a fine looking, fine shooting, over under shotgun. Second it is a k7xxx serial from japan could you tell me what type i have. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. They reflect the changing conditions of their country, growing or withering as time passes by. Winchester model 101 over under shotgun nra museum. Winchester model 101 pigeon grade xtr skeet in 28 gauge with 28 sk sk vent rib ejector barrels with small white mid bead and white front bead. Winchester shotguns modern ou local deals, national for sale.
What to know about the winchester model 42 shotgun. This brief introduction to the subject covers winchester lever action rifles from the new haven arms henry rifle to current winchester herstal group production centerfire rifles. The winchester model 101 ultimate field overunder shotguns are fasthandling, smoothswinging designs. Winchester gun parts model 101 shotgun parts nu line guns inc bought most of the parts from winchester for the model 101. In any case, the winchester 101 was not built in the usa or europe but in japan in the olinkodensha plant which was partowned by olin industries. Browse all new and used winchester shotguns model 101 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Review of secondhand winchester shotguns shooting uk. The model 101 was designed to compete with similar shotguns from browning and remington. And rather than being built in japan like the original, its parts are machined in belgium and assembled in portugal.
What is the date of manufacture of a winchester model 101. The overunder on the winchester model 101 gears of guns. The only 101s that ive owned were the grand european combination guns or ou double rifles. Mine was a icmod and just about anything that got up went home with me. Winchester model 101 pigeon grade 12ga 28 barrel maker. Over under, antique, lever, model 12, model 12 diamond grade, model 12 heavy duck, model 12 pigeon grade, model 21, model 21 grand american, model 21 heavy duck, model 23, model 23 heavy duck, model 23 pigeon grade, model 24, model 37, model 42, mod. The model 12,19121964 available for purchase online at. If it was made by nikko its still a valuable gun, but not as much.
If you consider your nikko golden eagle to be a winchester 101 by a. But as already said if it was made by winchester the value goes up, even on a field grade if its in good condition. Whereas the browning was built in belgium, the winchester was built under the supervision of winchester at the kadensha corporation plant in japan. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history. Todays model 101s are the full equal of the soughtafter original with the added benefits of modern manufacturing techniques and an advanced low profile design for handling performance. I found the action on the winchester 101 to be rather tall jointing is via. Some are for hunting or for shooting clays and others are for home defense. Something i have heard over the years from read more the overunder on the winchester model 101.
Sell your winchester 101 for free today on gunsamerica. Ive come across a reputable american book, sporting arms of the. There was a stubborn stigma against japanesemade guns at the time, but it was largely unfounded as far. Winchester research surveys winchester model 1892 all rifle survey.
Records after 1971 were destroyed in a fire at winchester and no longer available. Winchester 101 over and under value, interest, etc. I cant speak to the 101 but the best hunting shotgun i ever had was a model 96 winchester which was the plain jane 101 without any engraving. I have a winchester 101 diamond grade trap, made in japan. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle. What is the value of a winchester model 101 serial answers. Winchester select 101 a worthy successor for a legend. I am trying to trace the serial number of a winchester 101. There are a few, just a few, of the 101 s out there older with the round knob. Field grade means it was made to be used it will be the cheaper version. Given the current democracy and independence movements in the hong kong sar, winchester should consider updating this book and rereleasing it.
The same japanese factory also built another three guns specifically for the european market the 5000, 6500 and 8500. Barrels 28, with ventilated rib, ivory bead front sight and winchester s invectorplus choke tubes. Winchester 101 history 25 matching articles field and stream. In 12gauge, with deep relief scroll engraving, gold inlays, silver nitride receiver, trigger guard, safety and winchester trademark. Winchester made in japan folded advertising pamphlet model 101. The 101 was an excellent gun, well made, well finished, and.
The model 101, with all its diversity, reflected an attempt by winchester to maximize its options for marketing. Get the best deals on winchester model 101 in vintage hunting. Nowadays i believe winchester is owned by fn, and the 101 is made in belgium. I bought a japan winchester 101 pigeon grade in 1979 and shot estimated 30k through it in the next 10 years, than slowly curtailed shooting. One thing that isnt new is the high standard of quality you expect from a winchester shotgun. Aaron gould of gould brothers exhibition shooting takes some shots through the 101. Winchester 101 12 ga 2 34, japan made, mfg 1965, 28 ou vented rib bbl. The model 101, with all its diversity, reflected an attempt by winchester. Winchester model 70 with rifle scope and 24inch barrel. Dave riffle has the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. I think most all of the older japan guns look good, have good fit and finish.