Lot 608:Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 608:Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $5,000

Scarce Winchester Model 21 Skeet Grade 16 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun

This shotgun was manufactured circa 1943. It has a red bead front sight, steel mid-bead sight, chokes marked WS-1/WS-2 and it has 2 3/4 inch chambers with lengthened forcing cones and ejectors. The left barrel is marked "WINCHESTER--16 GAUGE/2 3/4 CHAM." and on the underside is "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL/WS-2". The right barrel is marked on the underside "WS-1/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL". The trigger guard plate is marked "SKEET" and the patent and model markings are present on the water table. Single trigger with selector button and a tang mounted safety switch with gold filled "SAFE" marking. Mounted on a checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a solid Winchester recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 1/4 inches.

ConditionVery fine as refurbished with 95% of the blue finish, showing a small amount of pitting at the muzzles, some high edge wear, a gray patina on the chambers, some finish wear on the trigger guard and tang with handling marks overall. A small amount of varnish is present on the rear of the frame. Stock is very fine as shortened, with some light scratches, light pressure dents and excellent checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model21

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge16

Barrel25 3/4 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL