Winchester 101 Pigeon American Flyer Live Bird 28″ 12 GA O/U Shotgun, 1987

SOLD FOR: $1,673.00

WOA#: WY240415EH006

Make: Winchester

Model: 101 American Flyer Live Bird

Serial Number: PK547471E

Year of Manufacture: 1987

Gauge: 12, 2 3/4” Shells

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

Markings: The left of the top barrel is marked “WINCHESTER American Flyer – 12 GAUGE – 2 3/4? 70mm / EAST ALTON IL., U.S.A.”. The left-rear of each barrel has an ovalled “WP” proof. The left of the monoblock is marked “XF” above the ejector arm and “W/C” below. The left of the barrel lug is marked “X”. The bottom of the bottom barrel is marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The bottom of the barrel lug is marked “6” or “9” and “12-2 3/4” in oval. The bottom of the monoblock is marked “547471”. The right of the top barrel is marked “MADE IN JAPAN”. The bottom of the receiver has a molded gold pigeon. The trigger plate has a gold border and in the middle is “WINCHESTER / LIVE BIRD”. The receiver has gold border decorations with decorative engraving at the hinge. The top tang is marked “PK547471E”. The water table has a “WP” in oval proof. The forend hardware is marked “547471” and the inside wood is stamped “7471”.

Barrel Length: 28? with wide, raised, ventilated rib and separated barrels.

Choke: The top barrel is choked Extra Full, Fixed. The bottom barrel is threaded for Win Chokes with Modified installed. Included are Extra Full, Full, and Improved Modified.

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with beavertail forend, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and ventilated black rubber Winchester recoil pad. The stocks have a few tiny nicks and light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad as currently adjusted. The drop at comb is about 1 3/8″, drop at heel is about 1 1/4″. The pad has no notable wear and is still supple. The stocks rate in Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Gold Trim

Finish Originality: Original

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

Overall Condition: This shotgun set retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. It has a single selective mechanically set trigger. The safety does not engage automatically when the action is opened, but functions 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: This shotgun comes in a serial-matching two-piece cardboard Winchester box with the additional chokes and choke wrench, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual and hang-tag, and a Winchester luggage case. The box has scattered wear and tear. The case has scattered wear and some residue, the lid is a little sticky when opening.

Our Assessment: The iconic Model 101 is a shotgun with legendary styling and handling and the unquestionable reliability you expect from Winchester firearms. This example is a particularly scarce variant, the American Flyer Live Bird. The Live Bird guns were only imported in 1987 and were offered with either 28? or 29 1/2? barrels, the top fixed Extra Full and the bottom threaded for WinChokes. The barrels had special raised, wide competition vent ribs and were supplied with deluxe walnut stocks. This example is in Excellent condition, appearing to have seen limited, if any use. The set comes in a nice Boyt case for storage and transport. Whether you’re looking to use this for its original purpose of shooting live pigeon, busting clays, or to add this scarce gun to a collection, this will be wonderful for any avid shotgun hunter, shooter or collector. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud