Wingshooters and shotgun enthusiasts around the world can agree the 101 is one of the hardest-working over/under shotguns around. Staying true to our love of fine shotguns (and great values), Cabela’s proudly offers this exclusive version of the American-designed, Belgian-made classic at a no-frills price. The oil-finished walnut stock and forend have an exclusive shape and checkering, along with subdued receiver engraving. These features blend together for a vintage, 101 game-gun look and feel. Single trigger with tang safety/selector. Includes Improved Cylinder, Modified and Full choke tubes.
12 gauge. Barrel length: 28". Length of pull: 14-1⁄4". Weight: 7.2 lbs.
Chamber: 3".
I have a 10 year old Winchester Supreme- the same gun as the current 101, made in Belgium , with Invector+ chokes, and the 26 inch barrels. It has been an excellent gun for pheasants and ducks. At 7 lbs, it isn't the lightest o/u around, but the weight results in mild recoil with field loads, and noticeable but manageable recoil with 3 inch high speed magnums for waterfowl. Like all o/u 's, the barrels do not shoot to the same point of impact. The lower barrel shoots slightly high-just right for rising birds, and the upper barrel shoots dead on . After 10 years, I find this gun to be too heavy for a full day of long walking for upland birds, but as an all-purpose gun, it has been great.
I have this gun and have shot 1,000s of targets with it with no problems. It functions well with any kind of load heavy or light. Installed extended chokes made a big difference.