Winchester Model 101 20 Gauge Over/Under, 26 in Barrels, Factory Engraved, 1971 Japan
This 1971 Winchester Model 101 in 20 gauge combines classic Japanese manufacture with factory engraving and desirable field dimensions. It features 26-inch blued barrels with a ventilated, matted rib and a coin-finished, scroll- and floral-engraved receiver. Matching serial/assembly numbers are present on the receiver, forend iron, monobloc, and forend wood. The stock is right-hand oriented with a palm swell and cast-off, and the bores are excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever sits at the 6 o'clock position, and the locking lugs show wear. The barrels lock up tightly. The ejectors are properly timed. The firing pins are in good condition.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 101 20 Gauge over/under shotgun
Factory scroll and floral engraving covers the receiver, fences, top lever, and trigger guard, set off by a coin-finished steel receiver. The engraving is factory-applied and pairs well with the shotgun's blued barrels.
The 26-inch barrels are chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells and carry a ventilated, serrated/matted top rib with bead sights. The monobloc is marked with "P" over "B" and "20–3." Barrel fit is tight, and the ejectors are timed.
The walnut stock has a high-gloss finish, cut checkering, a pistol grip, and a straight comb. Right-hand ergonomics include a palm swell and cast-off. A Winchester-branded checkered hard buttplate is installed, and length of pull measures 14.0 inches. The beavertail forend uses Winchester's rotary nose latch located at the forend tip.
This break-action over/under uses a single trigger and has a two-round capacity. It was manufactured in Japan in 1971 and retains matching serial/assembly numbers on the receiver, forend iron, monobloc, and forend wood.