Winchester Model 21 Tournament Skeet 20 Ga Side By Side Shotgun C&R
SOLD FOR: $6,050.00
LSB#: LSB260225FB004
Make: Winchester
Model: 21 Tournament Skeet
Serial Number: 9944
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Gauge: 20 Ga 2 3/4″ chambers
Action Type: Boxlock, Side By Side, Shotgun, Single Selective Triggers, with Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the barrels is marked “Winchester 20 Gauge”. The bottom of the action is marked “Tournament Skeet”. The upper tang is marked “9944”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “Winchester Proof Steel WS-1 WS-2”. “9944 US patent pending” as well as proof marks. The water table “USA patents 1785764, 1797320, 1816312, 1785765, 1816313/ Made in USA Model 21,Winchester Repeating Arms Co, New Haven Conn”.
Barrel Length: 26″
Choke: WS-1, WS-2
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red bead at the front of the rib. There is a silver center bead.
Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece checkered walnut, beavertail forend, straight grip, straight comb and rubber recoil pad. The LOP is 14″ from trigger to buttplate. The Drop at comb is 1 5/8″. The Drop at heel is 2″. The stock has been refinished. There are repairs and overruns on the checkering. The sheen on the stock and forend do not match. The recoil pad has a spacer on the top screw. There is a gouge on the toe. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Bluing
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion. There is light scratching in both bores. In this writer’s opinion these bores rate 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its original metal finish. There is handling and operational wear. There are scratches scattered throughout. There is finish loss around the bottom of the receiver, which is common for the Du-Lite process used on the receivers at the time. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this shotgun is in Good condition.
Mechanics: This shotgun is in functional condition. The safety and barrel selector are a little sticky from oil varnishing. The barrel selector and ejectors function as intended. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms a full cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 28 Ga Sub Tubes
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 21 Tournament Skeet is a highly desirable C&R side-by-side shotgun, manufactured in 1934 and configured in 20 gauge with 2 3/4″ chambers. The Model 21 is one of Winchester’s premier American double guns, and this example has several especially attractive features: Tournament Skeet marking, 26″ barrels, WS-1 and WS-2 skeet chokes, single selective trigger, ejectors, beavertail forend, straight grip stock, red front bead, silver center bead, and a practical 6 lb. 9 oz. weight. As a 20 gauge Tournament Skeet gun, it has strong appeal to Winchester collectors, American double-gun enthusiasts, and shooters looking for a classic small-gauge skeet configuration.
Condition is Good overall, with the metal being stronger than the wood. The shotgun retains about 90% of its original blued metal finish, with handling and operational wear, scattered scratches, and finish loss around the bottom of the receiver, which is noted as common for the Du-Lite receiver finish used during the period. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear, and the bores are excellent, rated 9/10, with bright surfaces, no erosion, and only light scratching in both bores. The stock, however, has been refinished and shows several detracting issues, including checkering repairs and overruns, mismatched sheen between the stock and forend, a recoil pad spacer at the top screw, a gouge at the toe, and scattered scratches and compression dents. The absence of cracks is favorable, but the wood condition limits collector-grade value.
Mechanically, the shotgun is reported to be functional, with the barrel selector and ejectors operating as intended. The safety and barrel selector are described as somewhat sticky from oil varnishing, which suggests the gun would benefit from a careful cleaning and inspection before use. Overall, this is a Good-condition Winchester Model 21 Tournament Skeet 20 gauge with strong configuration appeal, excellent bores, clear markings, original metal finish, and desirable skeet chokes. Its value is moderated by the refinished and imperfect stock, sticky controls, lack of box or accessories, and general handling wear, but it remains a significant and appealing Model 21 for either a collector-shooter or a Winchester double-gun enthusiast. MF