GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
DAINTY CSMC "WINCHESTER TYPE" MODEL 21 BABY FRAME .410 WITH CASE.CSMC WINCHESTERSXS M-21SW38655410MODERNCal. .410. 3" Chambers. CSMC's scaled down Model 21 is especially adapted to the .410 with all parts in proportion. This fine little gun is made with 28" bbls fitted with matted, concave rib. CSM and Model 21 nomenclature are on top of left bbl. Breech ends are engraved with 3-1/2" triangles of very well cut, near full relief, large, open, shaded scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge and chamber information, and with proofs. Bbls are marked for improved cylinder and modified. Makers name and address are also on bottoms. Flat side baby action with engine turned water table which is marked with all pertinent information, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and gold plated single selective trigger. Action and all metal parts are engraved with near full coverage semi-relief, large, attenuated, shaded acanthus scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and bottom; pointing setter on right, pointer on left, and a fine Bulino portrait of Brittany spaniel on bottom (most likely custom ordered). Top lever is pierced with the shape of a quail, and trigger guard bow is pierced outlining portrait of pointer. Engravers signature "J Davidson" is on trigger plate. Spectacular feather crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is carved in 21-6 style, and has vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has contrasting wood inset tip, and reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Tan leather case with stitched leather corners and olive green canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has CSMC label in lid. Case contains 2-pc brass and cocobolo cleaning rod with brush, etc. in black leather wallet, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and a bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with very little evidence of having been fired since proof, with only a few of the lightest handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Case and accessories are excellent. This lovely little gun has a replacement value in excess of $34,500.00. 49738-2 MGM108 (15,000-25,000)