The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Unfortunately, I do not know the identity of the engraver. Once I saw it I knew I had to have it. It has the most life like animal engraving I have ever seen on a gun.

[Rick Roemer]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Rick, my comment was disappointment that you didn't try to establish cause by dismantling the shells to determine whether the shot had bonded into a mass or to determine whether the powder charge was equal in all the shells in the box. I am very sympathetic to your situation. I have been trying to buy a cheap damaged set of Model 21 barrels for years, to mate with my cutaway Model 21, without success.

Ok I did get that comment but as this has just happened, I have not got around to dismantling any shells. That is in my plans. Do you think before I open up the shells it would be prudent to contact Winchester ammo?

[Dean Romig]

Winchester may want you to send them the remaining shells.... then what have you got?... Nothing.

If you contact Winchester ask if they will accept findings from an independent lab.





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[Rick Roemer]

OK that’s kind of why I haven’t taken them apart yet independent lab is good advice

[Kensal Rise]

This is a rough scan of Winchester's standard disclaimer on ammunition packaging. Was your gun "in good condition"? And can you prove it? Did you check the barrel for obstructions prior to firing this round? Or "excess lubricant"? If not, you have a slim case. Or none at all. Just my view of things...

[B. Dudley]

https://connecticutshotgun.co/winche...el-21-repairs/

[Rick Roemer]

Thank you Brian. I have been talking with Galazan

[Ken Hill]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

https://connecticutshotgun.co/winche...el-21-repairs/

$5300 for a set of barrels seems reasonable. Sleeving is about $2K for both barrels plus extras. A new set of British barrels is well over $12K.

Ken

[Joe Graziano]

Or, you could buy another M21 for less than the cost of a set of barrels. Sleeving one barrel wouldn’t be cost prohibitive.

[Chris Robenalt]

You might pm Dale Medders. Im sure he has a set of ejector barrels he'd sell you.
Chris