"The Model 21 is considered by many to be not only Winchester's finest gunmaking effort but also one of the finest American-made shotguns ever produced. Even in today's world of technological advances, the Model 21 is still considered a superior double after its 60-year production run. Its strength and reliability have no peer. In its determination to produce the finest double shotgun, Winchester made the Model 21 in numerous variations based on customer needs and wants. These variations are what make the Model 21 so ...
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"The Model 21 is considered by many to be not only Winchester's finest gunmaking effort but also one of the finest American-made shotguns ever produced. Even in today's world of technological advances, the Model 21 is still considered a superior double after its 60-year production run. Its strength and reliability have no peer. In its determination to produce the finest double shotgun, Winchester made the Model 21 in numerous variations based on customer needs and wants. These variations are what make the Model 21 so mystical, unique and fun to collect. Starting with the "Production" years of 1930 to 1959 and ending with the "Custom-shop" years of 1960 to 1990, this book will help the reader sort through the estimated 30,000 Model 21s produced by looking at the history of the gun, the basic kinds of production techniques employed by Winchester in producing the Model 21, and many of its interesting features. According to the author, the Winchester Model 21 is something more than a perfectly built shotgun. It is "a double gun the represents the ideals and aspirations of the men who not only held a job at the Winchester plant, but who devoted their lives to making the finest firearms that could possibly be produced." There is no doubt that those dreams and aspirations produced a remarkable shotgun; truly Winchester's finest."
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Unopened Copy. 359 p. This is one of one hundred of the Deluxe Limited Edition, being #39. This is the most complete guide to the finest double-barrel side-by-side shotgun made in America. The Olin Corporation designated this book by Ned Schwing "the official history of the Model 21 Shotgun." Full brown leather with gilt setter on front board and heavy gilt lettering and decoration on spine. The free edges of the pages are also gilt. 4to; 359 pp. Comes with original unblemished slipcase. Divided into 2 sections: The Production Era 1930-1959 and The Custom Years 1960-1990. With detailed information on various frames, barrels, ribs, stocks and forearms as well as custom engraved models and experimental and prototype models. A most comprehensive work. And Highly collectable. For some reason, photos that I submit are rotated when shown and, despite much effort and consultation, I cannot correct it. My apologies.
