Description
| General Specs: Winchester, C1931, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 12oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 3/8″, DAH 2 1/8″, DAC 1 1/2″ Serial Number: 243
When John Olin wanted to have the title to the strongest side by side shotgun in the world, he went to work and got it done. The Model 21 is an American icon, and its reputation is well deserved. A strikingly handsome gun with the finest steels, gunners in the know have utilized this Winchester in the field and at the club to shoot thousands of rounds without failure. IF YOU LIKE HEAVY LOADS FOR PHEASANTS OR OTHER TOUGH GAME, THIS IS THE GUN. Most double gun enthusiasts are aware of the reputation earned by the Winchester Model 21; a gun of mechanical genius that was under the micromanagement of John Olin himself. With only 30,000 produced (compared to 250,000 Parkers!), any high condition Model 21 is a valuable, investment quality firearm. This Model 21, SN243 built about 1931 (no records found on this gun at Cody Firearms Museum), is in 99.9% condition as restored by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. It is an unusual Model 21 as it has two triggers, ejectors, double ivory beads, 3” Magnum chambers, and gorgeous wood. Most Model 21 guns are either two trigger/extractor guns, or single trigger/ejector guns. The 30” M/F barrels have factory 3” chambers, 100% fine rust blue, mirror bores, are tight on hinge and breech face like a new gun with the top lever well right of center. The action and mechanics are in excellent working order with perfect screws, well-timed ejectors, and nice crisp trigger pulls. The wood is exhibition quality walnut with curly figure and profuse fiddleback, fit perfectly to the metal and having perfect checkering and finish. It appears this gun was restored and never carried afield nor shot much at all. It shows as a new Model 21. Weighing 7 ¾ pounds it is a big gun for tough game like waterfowl, pheasants, turkey, or your long-distance volume dove shoots that are coming right up. The stock dimensions are generous and modern, with the wood terminating in a checkered butt. What a great example of John Olin’s finest, looking new and ready for decades of heavy use. See specifications below. We have priced this gun very fairly and there is not a thing that needs to be done to this gun except buying it and taking it to the range or field for some shooting pleasure. Thanks for looking!
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 30″ Chokes: .026/.035 M/F and marked as such Bores: excellent Bore Diameter: .728/.729 Wall Thickness: .028/.027 % Blue: 100% Chambers: 3″ and marked Ribs: tight Sights: double ivory |
| Action |
| Action: Tight, Right of Center Ejectors: timed Receiver Condition: 99% blue restored by CSMC Screws: perfect Trigger Type: double-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 99% restored blue |
| Stock |
| Type: Pistol grip/Beavertail; well figured fiddle black walnut LOP: 14 3/8″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/8″ DAH: 2 1/8 DAC: 1 1/2″ Cast: neutral Checkering Condition: superb Butt Treatment: checkered butt |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $135.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns. |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
