Winchester Select Model 101 12 Gauge O/U, 28-inch, Belgian FN-Made, Invector-Plus, Factory Scroll Engraved
This Winchester Select Model 101 is a Belgian-made FN over/under 12 gauge with 28-inch, back-bored barrels and 3-inch chambers. It features factory scroll engraving, a ventilated rib with a green fiber-optic front sight, and a gloss walnut stock. It arrives set up with Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes installed, with a Full choke provided, and includes desirable mechanical details that reflect careful assembly and maintenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. The locking lug shows ample remaining life. Ejectors are properly timed. The top firing pin is in great shape, and the lower firing pin shows a small amount of pitting. The stock exhibits a slight left-hand cast.
What’s Included
- 12-gauge snap caps
- Winchester/Browning Invector-Plus choke tube: Full
- Case
Made in Belgium by FN and imported by BACO, this Select Model 101 pairs classic Winchester branding with European manufacture and fit. The receiver shows factory scroll engraving with 'Winchester Select Model 101' markings, complemented by a coin-polished lever and tang with scroll and dark scroll-engraved sidewalls. The blued finish, long field-style walnut forend, and ventilated rib present a clean, traditional field aesthetic.
The 28-inch barrel set is back-bored and uses the Winchester/Browning Invector-Plus choke system. It is configured with Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes installed, with a Full tube provided. Chambers are 3 inches, and capacity is 2. This setup offers a practical, ready-to-use field and clays configuration.
Controls are straightforward and familiar: a single selective trigger, a top-tang safety with O/U selector markings, and a forearm latch release. The mechanical system functions as an extractor with loaded shells and an ejector for fired shells, and the ejectors are timed properly. Lock-up is solid with ample life in the locking lug.
The gloss walnut pistol-grip stock features cut checkering, a ventilated recoil pad with a white line spacer, and a slight left-hand cast for natural mount and alignment. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches. A ventilated rib and green fiber-optic front sight provide a visible, fast-acquiring sight picture.