Winchester's Finest the Model 21

By Ned Schwing

Book Overview

Get the most complete guide to the finest double-barrel side-by-side shotgun made in America. The Olin Corporation designated this book by Ned Schwing the official history of the Model 21 Shotgun. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896891577
• ISBN13: 9780896891579
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Gun Digest Books
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 2.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Reference Book

It is the most complete reference book that I can find on the Winchester Model 21.

As promised!

Publication was received in the condition and time promised! For Model 21 owners this book is worthwhile!

Winchester Model 21

This was a very well written and illustrated book. Enjoyed it very much.

model 21 collectors' fact book

best of the books on the winchester model 21. if you own one, or are thinking of owning one, this is a must read book.

Definitive work on the finest shotgun ever made

Winchester's Model 21 has generated more then its fair share of controversy since it first came out in 1931. There were those who considered it the finest side by ever made. They based this up the superiority of the design and strength of the steel used. Then again, there were those who couldn't stand it. They said it was too heavy and was over priced. Be that as it may, it has made its mark on the shooting public. It was the closing chapter in a long list of great American shotguns; Parkers, L.C. Smiths, Ithacas, etc. The author has compiled a book that traces its history through its development and early years to when it was production line mode and finally to when it was relegated to the custom shop. If it hadn't been for John Olin it would have been dropped altogether in late 1959, instead of being made into a custom gun. Nothing is left to chance. The chapter on the custom made 21s is especially well done, as it goes into great detail regarding the differences between the various grades. I was impressed with the photographs of the engraving. Winchester's engravers were some of the best in the business. I wish there had been a chapter explaining the building of one of these guns from start to finish, with photographs included. It would give the reader a better appreciation. Overall, this is a very well written book that should be in the library of those who appreciate fine shotguns.