Winchester 101 Pigeon Grade Skeet 20 GA O/U Over Under Shotgun, 1974-1987

Sold For: $2500

LSB#: 200610PK10

Make: Winchester

Model: 101 Pigeon Grade

Serial Number: PK266347

Year of Manufacture: 1974-1987

Gauge: 20 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells

Action Type: Top-Break Over/Under Shotgun with Single Selective Trigger and Ejectors

Markings: The left side of the top barrel is marked “WINCHESTER -20 GAUGE- 2 ¾” XTR / NEW HAVEN CONN. – U.S.A.” Both barrels are marked “SKEET” with Winchester proof marks. The top of the rib is marked “PIGEON GRADE”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN JAPAN”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”.  The barrel lug is marked “266347 / 20-2 3/4”. The silver receiver is deluxe scroll engraved. There is a pigeon and “WINCHESTER” on the bottom of the receiver. The top tang is marked “PK266347″. The forend hardware is marked “266347” and the inside wood is stamped “6347”.

Barrel Length: 27”, Vent-Rib

Choke: Both Skeet, Both Fixed

Sights / Optics: There is a white bead in a base at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The rib is finely serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb and serrated black plastic buttplate. The forend shows only light handling marks. The buttstock has a few light nicks and scratches toward the rear, the most notable on the left near the heel. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some residue in the serrations, light wear at the heel and toe, and sharp serrations. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel 2 3/8″. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Coin

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The barrels have minor wear from the forend, concealed when assembled. The action shows minor operational wear. The bottom tang has some discoloration at the rear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play. The safety does not return to safe when the action is opened, but funtions properly when engaged manually. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.