Made in 1893 - either a Crass or NIG model.
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.
This ia an Ithaca Gun Co. "Crass" model double and was made in 1896. REFERENCE: the Reference Center pages at www.ithacagunrepair.com - 02-16-07 SPR.
1902, known as the 'Crass Model.' sales@countrygunsmith.net
Your serial number indicates that you have a Ithaca crass model double,that was made in 1903.
It sounds as if you have a Ithaca Crass model shotgun,that was produced in the year 1903 by your serial number.
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.
That serial number makes it a Crass Model, named after Fredrick Crass who designed it. Introduced in 1888, it was offered in Quality 1 through 7 (9 grades in all). The serial numbers for the Crass Model ran from 7,000 to 50,000.
The gun was made in 1902, and is a late 'Crass' Model. 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
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
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