GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
RARE "EXPERIMENTAL" WINCHESTER MODEL 21 "GRAND AMERICAN" DOUBLE RIFLE IN 470 NITRO EXPRESS WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.WINCHESTER2133970470 NEW/CASEMODERNCal. 470 NE. 26" Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3" triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, and Winchester proof marks. Bottoms of bbls are marked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL". Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked "EXPERIMENTAL". Sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in "Grand American" style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are a bit small for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2", drop at comb: approx 1-5/8". Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-10 mgm182 (25,000-35,000)