Blued, Winchester proof steel, chopper lump barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted solid rib, standard Winchester proofs, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked full/modified. Blued action with standard markings on the water table, automatic tang mounted safety, single selective trigger, and "DELUXE/FIELD" marked on the underside. Beautifully figured, deluxe, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with ebony tip insert and pistol grip stock with checkered flats, hard rubber grip cap, gold inscription oval with the initials "J.P.", and leather wrapped rubber Winchester recoil pad. Includes a second matching set of 28 inch solid rib barrels with dual bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. Also includes cleaning tools and a leather bound takedown case with "J. PULITZER/CLAYTON, MO" marked on the lid. This shotgun likely belonged to Joseph Pulitzer II, who ran the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper and was the son of Joseph Pulitzer, who is responsible for the Pulitzer Prize. Pulitzer II was an avid bird hunter and outdoorsman, taking long hunting and fishing vacations annually, likely with this shotgun at his shoulder. Barrel measurements for the 28 inch set (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech .616/.616 inches; choke constriction .005/.006 inches; minimum wall thickness .019/.025 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 30 inch set (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech .616/.614 inches; choke constriction .023/.010 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.028 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 14 oz.

Very fine, retaining 75% original blue on the receiver. The primary barrel set is refinished with most remaining. The wood is fine with scattered pressure dents and scratches, some varnish flaking along the edges, and overall crisp checkering. The extra barrels are excellent with 95% original blue. The case is very good with mild wear. Mechanically excellent. A very fine Model 21 with interesting history!