I hope I have this right, leaky memory and all. If someone knows otherwise, please correct me.

Before CSMC began building their M-21, they first made Winchester branded M-21s under license from Winchester. As I understand it, the license limited CSMC to building only the highest grade Win. 21s, and Tony G. introduced the CSMC M-21 to build all grades and reach a wider market. I think CSMC is still licensed to build the Winchester branded M-21 in Grand American grade.

I believe they also are still licensed by Winchester as the authorized Win. M-21 custom shop and service center. About a dozen years ago they did some custom work on my 16 ga. M-21 and sent a report of the work to Cody to update their records for my gun.

Jay

Last edited by Gunflint Charlie; 01/01/16 02:37 PM.