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It sounds as if you have a Ithaca Crass model shotgun,that was produced in the year 1903 by your serial number.
1903 Lewis
Your serial number indicates that you have a Ithaca crass model double,that was made in 1903.
The Ithaca Crass Model was named after Ithaca's Fredrick Crass who designed it. It was introduced in 1888. The serial number range for the Crass Model is approximately 7,000 to 50,000. There are nine different levels of quality (1, 1-1/2, 1P, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7) with appropriately escalating values.
Knows as the 'Crass Model' after designer Frederick Crass. The Crass Model was only made from 1888 to 1901. Yours would be c.1895. Need to know which grade. Remove the barrel set and look on the water table. These guns were marked with the gauge and the grade from 1 to 7 (and 1P). Depending on grade and condition, $200 to $1000. sales@countrygunsmith.net
From your description it could be an early Crass model in Field Grade. A serial number would determine the exact model. Up to $700 +/-
By your ques I take it that 9943 was on the watertable and that it is the serial numberand it equtes to an Ithaca Crass 1889, as for your 212 number you stated in your ques that would equate to a 12 ga grade 2.
A Grade 5 Crass would be a very rare shotgun. Value could hit $3000 in top condition. Best get a hands-on appraisal by someone knowledgable in the older Ithacas. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Ithaca really only made one model of double-barrel at any given time. Certain design changes have been called as different models (Flues, Crass, etc) and that can be determined by serial number. Also, the grade designation on the water table is important. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Early 1890's Crass Model Ithaca, poss 1892. Value is going to be dependant upon condition and grade. The grade is usually found stamped on the watertable. Generally, from $250-$1500. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Perhaps you mean 1907. In any event, it is the 'Crass' model Ithaca shotgun made in 1902. Value is dependent upon grade and condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Book value ranges from $280 for a 10% condition gun to $1,000 for one in 100% condition. By the way, are you sure it is a Lewis? All of the 1903 production I have seen are Crass variations. Additinal Answer - According to the table in "Ithaca Gun Company...", the Lewis and NIG were both made in 1903. 1901 was the last year for the Crass.