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WINCHESTER 21 20 GA
Guns International #: 103377151 Seller's Inventory #: 596322
Category: Winchester Shotguns - SxS - Shotguns - American Double
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 596322
Winchester, Model 21, 20ga, 28\" Barrel, MFG 1934
The Winchester Model 21 is one of America’s most iconic side-by-side shotguns, known for its strength, craftsmanship, and status as a high-grade, semi-custom firearm. It was designed during the late 1920s as Winchester’s answer to high-end English doubles and the Parker Bros. line.
Description:
Boxlock Action
28 inch Barrels
Choked Mod/Full
Double Trigger
Automatic Safety
Extractor
Pistol Grip
Splinter Forearm
Winchester Bakelite Plate
14\" LOP
MFG 1934
Condition: This is a great example of a used Winchester 21 with great stock, metal, bores, and mechanics.
Development and Introduction
Designed: Late 1920s
Production start: 1931
Designer: Primarily by William Roemer and Harry Pope (under Winchester’s engineering leadership)
Purpose: To create a stronger, more durable double gun using modern steel and manufacturing methods, addressing durability issues seen in some earlier American doubles.
Early Production Era (1931–mid-1930s)
A Model 21 built in 1934 is from the shotgun’s earliest production years. During this period:
Production was still relatively low-volume, with extensive hand-fitting.
The gun was marketed as a luxury, semi-custom product, even in its “Standard" grade.
The early 1930s guns are notable for:
Heavy, extremely strong frames
High-quality Winchester Proof Steel barrels
Early mechanical refinements that later became standard (improved lock work, ejectors, etc.)
Position in Winchester’s Line
The Model 21 was expected to elevate Winchester’s prestige during the Depression era. Despite the economic climate, the Model 21 attracted wealthy sportsmen who valued durability and bespoke options.
Grades and Customization
By 1934 the Model 21 could be ordered in several grades:
Standard
Trap and Skeet variants
Custom upgrades including checkering, wood quality, and engraving
Fully custom \"Custom Built\" and \"Grand American\" models appeared later, but early 1930s guns already showed the hallmark craftsmanship.
Legacy
The Model 21 went on to become:
A symbol of American gun making excellence
One of the strongest double-barrel actions ever produced
A favorite of collectors, especially early-production examples like those from 1934
Price: $6,399.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 21
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 28" BARREL
Action: SIDE BY SIDE
Gauge Info: 20 GA
Finish: walnut, blued