Don is pretty rightous about his Winchester's, even those that have "Made in Japan" stamped on them in a place or two. But, I can't say I've ever heard him make any claims as to why he likes them.

He just does. Anybody who would have piped up about 21s would have had to deal with Russ back in the day. Outragous claims to model 21 quality, uniqueness, whatever, would have been dealt with most harshly by Klunk. But, Klunk liked LCs and let the Beaner defend the indefensible (think "Pumkin school" engraving, and cracked stocks.)

The rest of us peanuts in the gallery just cheered him on!
Best,
Ted