I have my late father's 12 gauge M21-- sn range 19xxx-mfg. 1940 (but not Cody lettered) Schwing book-- He bought it used in 1948- 28" barrels 3" Chambered, imp. cyl. & mod. chokes, SST, AE- ield grade non-engraved.. Previous owner wanted a 20 gauge, hence the post-WW2 trade deal. I've owned and shot it a lot since 1980, when it was given to me (Thanks, Dad).. weight is 7 lbs. 4 ounces on USPS scales-- 1&1/2" DAC, 2&1/4" DAH, zero cast--
Have no idea who the first owner was, but he used the gun, as seen by "wear with care" in spite of the WW2 shortage on shotgun shells. I wouldn't pay the kind of $ dealers are asking for older M21's today, especially the first series with extractors and DT-
I have never shot a 3" shell in it-- RWTF
