Winchester 101 Pigeon Grade 12-Gauge Shotgun

Posted: 02/08/2025

Winchester 101 Pigeon Grade 12-Gauge Shotgun

The Winchester 101 Pigeon Grade is a high-grade, Japanese-manufactured over/under shotgun featuring Grade III/IV walnut, intricate receiver engraving, and, often, a 12-gauge chambering. Typically, these shotguns feature 26 to 30-inch barrels, 2 3/4″ to 3″ chambers, ventilated ribs, and Invector-Plus or fixed chokes.

Specifications:

Gauge: 12 Gauge

Chamber: 2-3/4″ or 3″ (depending on specific model/year)

Barrel Length: Commonly 26″, 28″, 30″, or 32″

Weight: Approximately 7.1 to 7.8 lbs (3.2–3.5 kg)

Receiver: Steel with detailed, engraved Pigeon Grade finish

Stock: Grade III European Walnut with cut checkering

Choke System: Invector-Plus (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder common)

Features: Hard-chrome plated chambers/bores, Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, ventilated rib