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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this LIMITED EDITION over & under shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Four Gauge Skeet Set!
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The Winchester Model 101 Diamond Grade Four Gauge Skeet Set was ONLY imported from 1985 to 1987! This set includes ALL SERIAL MATCHING 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore 27 1/2" separated barrel assemblies.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 101 Diamond Grade Four Gauge Skeet Set
Serial: DG539823E
Date of Manufacture: 1985-1987
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" with Additional 20, 28, & .410 Gauge Barrels
Finish: Blue Barrels with Coin Finished Receiver
Barrel Length: 27 1/2" Raised Vent Rib with Muzzle Vents and Skeet Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Ivory Front and Mid Beads
Stock/Grips: Select Hand Checkered Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over & Under
Markings: Standard / The coin finished receiver shows standard Diamond Grade scroll and geometric engraving and features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 101 Winchester Game gun is an example of one of many models produced by the prolific Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The wide range of guns based on the Winchester 101 frame was produced in the Olin-Kodensha factory in Japan. Production of the Winchester Diamond Grade skeet gun started around 1985, so sits among the later models turned out in the Japanese plant. Winchester guns, irrespective of their provenance, come with a reputation for quality, sound manufacturing and reliability. The Diamond Grade skeet gun is no exception. It was highly respected among clay shooters when first introduced and is still a popular choice today, even though it has been superseded by more modern offerings.
As a gun specifically aimed at the clay shooting market, this model will feel noticeably heavier than those intended for field shooting, but nevertheless handles effortlessly. Guns leaving the factory are all choked Skeet/Skeet. Although many of the lighter 101-based guns often had a tendency towards more noticeable recoil, this will not be the case here. Aesthetically, this is an attractive gun which was well respected and much sought after in its time. All had single selective and adjustable gold-plated triggers, and the combined safety catch and barrel selector is mounted in the usual position on the upper tang. Although owners may have subsequently altered the specification to their own preferences, the original barrels were dual beaded. The raised rib marks it out as a skeet gun, as does the generously proportioned fore-end.
Overall, the woodwork is grained attractively with a straight comb. Both the pistol grip and fore-end are finely checkered, the latter coming in a beavertail configuration and with finger grooves in the upper flanks. The receiver is coin finished metal and, although the engraving may be variable around a theme of scroll and rosette motifs, the flanks and base feature distinctive diamond shapes as a centerpiece. The one on the underside also includes the words ‘Diamond Grade’ just to underline the model as well as a black diamond insert on the grip butt.
As a mark of their quality, reputation and desirability, Diamond Grade trap guns can still command respectable second-hand prices despite their age, and they retain a loyal following. You certainly won’t look out of place on the clay lines, and may well draw envious glances.
Contents:
This example is in STUNNING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore 27 1/2" separated barrel assemblies in a Browning "Americas Finest Sporting Equipment" vinyl case, and keys seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 101 Diamond Grade Four Gauge Skeet Set
Serial: DG539823E
Date of Manufacture: 1985-1987
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4" with Additional 20, 28, & .410 Gauge Barrels
Finish: Blue Barrels with Coin Finished Receiver
Barrel Length: 27 1/2" Raised Vent Rib with Muzzle Vents and Skeet Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Ivory Front and Mid Beads
Stock/Grips: Select Hand Checkered Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Over & Under
Markings: Standard / The coin finished receiver shows standard Diamond Grade scroll and geometric engraving and features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 101 Winchester Game gun is an example of one of many models produced by the prolific Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The wide range of guns based on the Winchester 101 frame was produced in the Olin-Kodensha factory in Japan. Production of the Winchester Diamond Grade skeet gun started around 1985, so sits among the later models turned out in the Japanese plant. Winchester guns, irrespective of their provenance, come with a reputation for quality, sound manufacturing and reliability. The Diamond Grade skeet gun is no exception. It was highly respected among clay shooters when first introduced and is still a popular choice today, even though it has been superseded by more modern offerings.
As a gun specifically aimed at the clay shooting market, this model will feel noticeably heavier than those intended for field shooting, but nevertheless handles effortlessly. Guns leaving the factory are all choked Skeet/Skeet. Although many of the lighter 101-based guns often had a tendency towards more noticeable recoil, this will not be the case here. Aesthetically, this is an attractive gun which was well respected and much sought after in its time. All had single selective and adjustable gold-plated triggers, and the combined safety catch and barrel selector is mounted in the usual position on the upper tang. Although owners may have subsequently altered the specification to their own preferences, the original barrels were dual beaded. The raised rib marks it out as a skeet gun, as does the generously proportioned fore-end.
Overall, the woodwork is grained attractively with a straight comb. Both the pistol grip and fore-end are finely checkered, the latter coming in a beavertail configuration and with finger grooves in the upper flanks. The receiver is coin finished metal and, although the engraving may be variable around a theme of scroll and rosette motifs, the flanks and base feature distinctive diamond shapes as a centerpiece. The one on the underside also includes the words ‘Diamond Grade’ just to underline the model as well as a black diamond insert on the grip butt.
As a mark of their quality, reputation and desirability, Diamond Grade trap guns can still command respectable second-hand prices despite their age, and they retain a loyal following. You certainly won’t look out of place on the clay lines, and may well draw envious glances.
Contents:
This example is in STUNNING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore 27 1/2" separated barrel assemblies in a Browning "Americas Finest Sporting Equipment" vinyl case, and keys seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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