Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Skeet 12 Gauge Over/Under, 27 in Barrels, Coin-Finish Engraved Receiver, Japan
This Winchester Model 101 Pigeon Grade Skeet is a Japan-made, 12-gauge over/under with distinctive factory engraving and a coin-finish receiver. It features 27-inch blued barrels with a ventilated rib and fixed skeet/skeet chokes, along with a single trigger and timed ejectors. The Pigeon Grade details, including the rib marking and PK prefix, pair with high-gloss walnut furniture for a classic skeet configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. The stock shows adhesive blemishes from a previous modification, with scratches and handling marks present throughout. Pitting deposits are visible on the receiver and within the vent rib, with smaller spots along the barrels. The handguard has a repaired crack. The ejectors are properly timed.
Barrel fit is decent, and the action drops with very little resistance. The locking lug at the 6 o'clock position will need replacement. Cast and grip are neutral. The firing pins show slight corrosion; the bottom pin has pitting at the tip.
What’s Included
- Green hard case
The Pigeon Grade Skeet variant stands out with a coin-finish receiver, full scroll engraving, and a pigeon motif on the underside, complemented by a rosette hinge-pin and a Winchester oval cartouche. The top rib is marked "PIGEON GRADE," underscoring its place within the Model 101 lineup.
Configured for skeet, this over/under 12 gauge wears 27-inch blued barrels with a ventilated rib and fixed skeet/skeet chokes. Chambers are 2 3/4 in, and capacity is 2 rounds. The rib carries a white front bead paired with a mid bead for fast sight alignment.
The stock set is high-gloss walnut with a pistol grip and checkering, matched to a beavertail forend for steady control. It is finished with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacer, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches. Cast and grip are neutral.
Controls are straightforward with a single trigger and properly timed ejectors. The action drops with very little resistance and the barrel fit is described as decent, reflecting the setup of this specific gun.
Markings include "MODEL 101 – WINCHESTER – 12 GAUGE – 2 3/4" and "SKEET" on the barrels, and "MADE IN JAPAN" on the gun. The PK serial prefix denotes Pigeon Grade within the Model 101 line, and matching serial numbers are observed on the forend wood and iron.