i believe you can get a 21 in 16 gauge under 7 pounds as several of my friends have them. They are original Winchesters, not CSMC guns. One just picked up an all original 30" double trigger extractor gun that weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces. It is a fabulous handling wand. I've seen one 16 gauge that was lightened, including lightning cuts to the water table. It weighs 6 pounds with 28" barrels and a straight stock and it was built on a 20 gauge frame. Ask CSMC what they can do.
If you look in Steven Hughes Custom Shotgun book there is a pic of a lovely redone M21 that is case colored. The side panels have been rounded, the receiver scalloped and it has well executed game scene engraving. Nicest looking 21 I've ever seen.
Regards,
Jeff
Last edited by JNW; 10/26/15 10:32 PM.