SEARS MODEL 21 - 12 Gage - Ted Williams Shotgun Make: Sears. Roebuck And Co. Model: 21 Ted Williams Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1965 Most likely manufactured by High Standard (Flight King?) or Winchester (Model 1200?) Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4” Shells Action Type: Pump Action Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO. / MOD. 21 12GA. 583.2025 / SEARS – TED WILLIAMS”. The right side of the barrel is marked “PROOF TESTED 12 GA. / 2 3/4” CHAMBER”. The left and right side of the receiver has scroll drawn to mimic engraving. Barrel Length: 27” Choke Adjustable Poly choke: Modified, Improved, and Full Sights / Optics: The shotgun is mounted with a bead sight midway along the rib and another bead at the muzzle. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth wood with checkering on the forend and pistol grip. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: Original Bore Condition: The bore is smooth Overall Condition: Good Mechanics: The action functions correctly. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If I’m not mistaken, it was made for Sears by Winchester, and is the same as a Model 1200. The Ted Williams was the Cadillac of the Sears models and had a nicer stock and finish. Even in new unfired condition, it would retail for only $250ish, mostly because its in 99% condition (assuming there is no rut, etc.). Expect about half that from a gun store. Most used store brands go for $150ish in decent shape. but I think you could get more for yours due to box & condition. Many Sears (and other store brands) brand guns were made by excellent makers like Mossberg, Winchester, Remington, Savage, etc. They just stamped a different name on the receiver/barrel. Unfortunately, they are not considered collectable as a store brand. I myself have a Sears .30-30, which is virtually identical to a Winchester 94 (only the furniture is bit different). I have the same gun, and guy above got it right. If you actually own guns, I wouldn't bother trading it in. It's a very good shotgun. It's probably long, with an adjustable choke at the end. Great for bird hunting. Wouldn't shoot slugs through it (according to my local gunsmith and also the opinion of the president of my gun club). It's too long to be the ideal home defense shotgun, but it's still a nice shotgun.