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June 9, 2017
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Hi There,
I’m a newbe here. The title pretty much says it all.
How rare is a 21 Tournament Skeet in 20 ga.?
Thanks in advance!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
April 15, 2005
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There are no available production statistics for the Model 21 shotguns, and no possible way to answer your question.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
June 9, 2017
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Hi There,
I know that I don’t see many Tournament Skeet versions and all
of the ones I have seen have been 12 gauge (except one). So,
I figure it must be pretty uncommon. It would have been interesting
to have more definite info but I understand if there hasn’t been
any definite study of production figures.
Thanks for responding!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
Tournament skeet model 21s are scarce. They were only offered for two years in the 30s. They had better wood than the standard grade. The skeet, trap,and custom grades came along shortly after which had fancy deluxe wood.
June 9, 2017
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Hi There,
The Tournament Skeet in question is one that has been in the Family
for some time. My Grandfather got it sometime in the second half of
the 1930’s and it has been handed down to me. I checked with the
Cody Museum and it was made in 1935 “for stock.”
Thank you for your time and attention!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
June 9, 2017
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Hi There,
Here are just a few pics of the 21 in question:
Enjoy!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
May 23, 2009
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wlw-19958 said
Hi There,
The Tournament Skeet in question is one that has been in the Family
for some time. My Grandfather got it sometime in the second half of
the 1930’s and it has been handed down to me. I checked with the
Cody Museum and it was made in 1935 “for stock.”
Thank you for your time and attention!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
http://paulinemuerrle.com/factory-engraving-records/
http://paulinemuerrle.com/model-21/
Pauline Muerrle has the polishing department books for the Model 21. So she can tell you when your serial number was applied to the gun.
She also might can tell you a little more info about it. At the very least you can find out the serial application date from her, as I believe Cody does not have this information.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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April 15, 2005
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The CFM has the complete records for the early production Model 21 shotguns. They have the “build” sheets that contain where, when, and who.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
June 9, 2017
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Hi There,
I did contact the Cody Museum (as I mentioned earlier). I have a “Letter”
coming. The information about it is:
I have #9445 tournament skeet
Waiting on my “Cody” letter
:-)Rocky
December 17, 2020
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Would a Tournament Skeet grade ever leave factory with a Pacmayr recoil pad on it? I have a 20 gauge tournament skeet lettered and all and this is the only part of the gun that I’m worried about.
Thanks!
Robert Dean
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April 15, 2005
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Robert,
I highly doubt that any Winchester Model 21 ever left the Custom Shop with a Pachmyar recoil pad on it. If it is not listed on the factory letter or build sheet, it is not original.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
