Introduced in 1931, the Model 21 shotgun was one of Winchester's finest efforts with regard to quality, reliability and strength. This example was returned to the Winchester factory for refurbishment and custom embellishments. The included 1954 dated factory invoice confirms the gold inlaid "H.G.C." initials on the right side of the frame and the gold inlaid ruffed grouse on the left side. This shotgun includes two 12 gauge Winchester solid rib barrels numbered to the gun and confirmed by the factory invoice. The first is 30", with a single bead sight, 3" chambers, chokes marked full/full with ejectors. The second is 26", with dual bead sights, 2 3/4" chambers, chokes marked WS-2/WS-1 with ejectors. Both barrels are marked "WINCHESTER-12 GAUGE" over the chamber marking on the left side at the breech. The trigger guard floor plate is marked "DUCK". Single selective trigger with tang safety. Nicely figured checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with vented Pachmayr recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 1/2". Included are four side by side non-factory custom 26" barrels manufactured for this shotgun by Atlas Arms, Chicago, Illinois, and are numbered to the gun with high visibility front and mid-bead sights on a solid rib. 1) 410 gauge, 3" chambers, choked modified/modified with ejectors. 2) 20 gauge, 2 3/4" chambers, choked cylinder/cylinder with ejectors. 3) 16 gauge, 2 3/4" chambers, choked cylinder/improved cylinder with ejectors. 4) 28 gauge, 2 3/4" chambers, choked cylinder/cylinder with ejectors.

Period refurbished and embellished. The action retains 97% of the blue finish with some minor thinning (mostly on the trigger guard and trigger plate). The two Winchester barrels retain approximately 97% of the blue finish with some minor thinning. There are a few repaired cracks and a chip repair on the upper left side of the forearm, otherwise the wood has some minor dings and scratches, with overall crisp checkering. Overall the four custom Atlas barrels retain 95% of the custom blue finish with some minor thinning.