It means that it is a Model 1890 (90) receiver. When Winchester introduced the Model 1906, they used the exact same receiver and action as the Model 1890, with exeption of the cartridge carrier. To readily differentiate between the two, Winchester stamped an "A" on the Model 1890 receiver and a "B" on the Model 1906 receiver. Bert H.
Your serial number indicates that you have a winchester model 101 in 20gauge.This shotgun was made by winchester in 1966.
The serial number is found on the under side of the gun before the forearm.
That serial number does not show up on Winchester's website under the Model 94. If you're sure it is correct, you should contact Winchester directly.
I would say that with the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 101 shotgun was produced in the year 1972.
under the receiver in front of the lever.
I would direct you to contact Winchester directly for your answer.My records for the model 101 only go as high as serial number 245,000.
Your serial number identifies your Winchester model 101 shotgun as being chambered in 20ga,and having been made in March of 1966.
Since you posted this under Winchester and the serial number is over 3 Million, I'll assume you have a model 94. There is a serial number list at the related question.
any 94 with serial no under 130000 was made before ww2
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 101,over/under 12 gauge shotgun was made in May-1967.
That number is the same on almost all model 100, and it is probably 273 which designates Winchester not 278. The serial number on most is under the receiver
The Winchester model 101 over-and-under double barrel made in 1963 is worth about $800 to about $1500 depending on its condition and features. The serial number of this gun would be helpful when determining value.