Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight 12 Gauge O/U, 27 in, 3 in Chambers, Coin-Silver Engraved Receiver, WinChoke, Original Case
This Winchester Model 101 XTR Lightweight stands out as a Japanese-made over/under with factory engraving, a coin-satin silver receiver, and 27-inch barrels chambered for 3-inch 12-gauge shells. It features screw-in WinChokes with Improved Cylinder and Skeet tubes included, plus matching assembly numbers on the barrels, forend iron, and forend wood. It comes in its original fitted, plush-lined takedown case.
Built in the XTR Lightweight series, this shotgun combines a blued/coin-silver finish with tasteful game-bird and scroll engraving. The barrels are steel with a ventilated rib and automatic ejectors, and the action uses a single trigger with a top-tang safety. The stock set is walnut with a pistol grip, beavertail forend, cut checkering, and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The front bead is not present. There are scratches and blemishes throughout the shotgun. The barrels show light pitting and finish blemishes. The action drops with very little resistance. The locking lug still has service life but is not yet at the full 6 o'clock position and will need eventual replacement.
The ejectors are properly timed. The stock has a neutral cast.
What’s Included
- Original fitted takedown hard case, plush-lined
- Paperwork
The Model 101 XTR Lightweight is a break-action over/under with a 2-round capacity and a single selective trigger, paired with a top-tang safety for intuitive operation. Its neutral cast and 14.5-inch length of pull support straightforward fit and handling.
The 27-inch steel barrels have 3-inch chambers and a ventilated rib. They use the WinChoke system, and this example includes Improved Cylinder and Skeet chokes, offering versatile performance across close and moderate ranges.
Engraving is factory-applied with game-bird scenes and scrollwork on a coin/satin-silver receiver, complemented by a blued/coin-silver overall finish. The walnut stock set features a pistol grip, beavertail forend, cut checkering, and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer.
Markings include MADE IN JAPAN, WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL, and W/C (WinChoke), with Winchester – East Alton IL U.S.A. on the barrels and W/C stamped on the monoblock. Assembly numbers match on the barrels, forend iron, and forend wood.