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"the best chopper-lump tubes, however, cost sixteen times as much as the cheapest grades of ordinary steel tubes

There was a lot more involved here than just the chopper lumps. The 21 was designed to use as much machine work as then capabilities allowed & it was priced competitively. It is a strong well built gun but what has driven the prices is Winchester Collectors, make no mistake about it.

Miller/TN
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