Winchester 101 American Flyer Live Bird 28″ 12GA 2.75″ XF/Winchoke Shotgun

SOLD FOR: $2,543.00

LSB#: LSB251012JH023

Make: Winchester

Model: 101 American Flyer Live Bird edition. 

Serial Number: PK535333E, all the serialized parts match. 

Year of Manufacture: Limited Run circa 1987 with only 200 known to exist. 

Markings: The left side of the barrel set is marked “WINCHESTER American Flyer -12 GAUGE-2 3/4″-70mm EAST ALTON IL. U.S.A.” and “XF W/C”. Bottom: “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL 535333 12-23/4”. The forend “535333”. The receiver “PK535333E”, WINCHESTER LIVE BIRD” 

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells

Action Type: Top-Break Over/Under Shotgun with Single Selective Inertial Trigger and Ejectors. NON auto re-setting safety. 

Barrel Length: 28” Vent-Rib

Choke: The top barrel is fixed Extra FULL. The bottom barrel is threaded for Winchokes. Currently installed with Modified.    

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two-piece, high gloss, checkered walnut with semi-beavertail forend with finger shelf. The stock is a semi-pistol grip, with fluted straight comb and vented rubber black butt pad. The length of pull measures 14.5? from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt pad. The drop at comb is approximately 1.25? and the drop at heel 1?. The cast is neutral. The shotgun weighs 8lbs 15OZ. 

The wood shows scattered surface level lines and a few small compressions. There are no visible chips or cracks. The butt pad shows minor rub wear but is still soft and pliable. Overall, the furniture set is in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue with gold accents. 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are mirror bright and show no erosion. The barrels show some very minor lines from use with  almost no plastic fouling in the forcing cones. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 9.85/10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The barrels have minor rub wear from the forend that is concealed when assembled. The action shows minor operational wear again concealed when assembled. The edges of the receiver and the side of the receiver show some minor rub wear and fine surface lines. The face of the trigger shows some finish loss. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Excellent 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 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: None. 

Our Assessment: This Winchester 101 American Flyer Live Bird over/under is an exceptionally rare and purpose-built shotgun, produced only in 1987 with approximately 200 examples made. Chambered in 12 gauge with 2.75″ chambers, it wears 28″ barrels configured specifically for live bird and trap-style shooting. The top barrel is fixed Extra Full choke, while the bottom barrel is threaded for WinChoke tubes, giving the shooter both traditional tight patterning and modern adaptability. An elevated trap rib with both a front bead and mid bead provides a precise, heads-up sight picture ideal for rising targets.

What truly sets this American Flyer apart is its execution. The shotgun is stocked in beautiful, high-grade walnut with rich, expressive grain and a dedicated trap-style stock designed to naturally position the head and eye above the rib. That geometry, combined with the elevated rib and carefully chosen choke configuration, makes this a highly specialized and extremely effective rising target gun. Perfect for trap or live bird shooting. As a limited-run Winchester 101 variant with a unique purpose and striking presentation, this is an extraordinarily cool and seldom-seen shotgun, one that stands out immediately to serious Winchester collectors and live bird enthusiasts alike. To better understand this shotgun please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.