I would bet that this gun barely makes seven pounds. I'll weigh mine later today. My mint 21, identical to the one being discussed, is a very early gun that I value at $4500. I won't ship the gun, however, because someone who doesn't know 21s will swear it has been refinished. When I sell it, I don't want it to be returned. I agree with Charlie, that those who disparage the 21 have probably never shot one or had one in their hands. I've got 50 years of 21 shooting and have had them as light as six pounds, magnum 12s as light as 7 1/4.