The Winchester Model 21 is an iconic American gun, and one of the finest guns ever built on these shores. This particular gun has been upgraded by an unknown artist who was clearly a master of the craft. Blued Winchester Steel chopperlump barrels with dual steel bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, 1 1/2 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, standard factory marking, chokes marked full/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The action displays a fine coin finish with a highly attractive rose & scroll engraving surrounding a trio of fine game bird scenes before spilling off of the action and cascading onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs. The game scenes consist of a trio of Gambel's quail in a field scene on the left, a pair of ducks in flight over a pond scene on the right, and a pheasant cock taking flight in an oval with a matted background, all three of the scenes are cut in detailed deep relief gold inlay. The gun features a gold pivot pin, gold single selective trigger, and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with coin finished and engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with a factory grip cap and checkered bare butt. Included is an extra matching numbered set of 26 inch barrels featuring matching engraving, "WS-1"/"WS-2" marked chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Barrel measurements for the 26 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .671/.671 inches; choke constriction .004(jug)/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.033 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 28 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .671/.669 inches; choke constriction .030/.028 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.031 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Very fine overall as upgraded to current configuration, retaining 98% blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, light fading of the markings, a few minor marks in the replacement wood, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.