What year was this iver Johnson made with the serial number N51049? Pat June 16.96 Aug 25.96 -Pat Pending - and how much is it worth?

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not much info out there
could it be a reproduction ?
cant find one for sale today
PAT AUG 25 96 & NOV 17 08 (or 98)

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First Model (1895–1896), single post latch
Second Model (1897–1908), safety lever added to face of trigger
Third Model a.k.a. New Model (1909–1941), no safety lever on trigger, adapted for smokeless powder

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38 cal hammerless

Would need more info these guns can range from $100 - $1000 some $5000 + depends on age, condition, model, etc... this is a good site to try and determine what you might have.... http://www.gunsinternational.com/Iver-Johnson-Shotguns.cfm?cat_id=632