GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE 16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRADE SIX TWO BARREL SET. Winchester SXS M21-GRADE 6 18606 16 GA MODERN Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. Two sets of 28" bbls with matted, concave ribs; One marked "Imp. cyl." and "Mod"; The other "Mod" and "Full". Each bbl set is marked with gauge, chamber information and SN on engine turned bbl flats. There are 2-1/2" triangles of scroll engraving on breech ends. Blued flat side action has patent and Winchester information on engine turned water table, and features automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Action is engraved in 21-6 style, with near full coverage nicely cut scroll surrounding deep relief etched portraits of dogs on each side; setter on left, pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant in circular vignette on trigger plate. Fences are nicely carved in oak leaf pattern. A portrait of a spaniel is on trigger guard bow. Fine crotch figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over red Winchester pad. Stock is shaped in "deluxe" style without side panels, and has deluxe checkering at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "RHH" and "1950". Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Mod and Full marked BBLS: Bore diameter: left - .667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (full), right -.008 (Lt mod). IC and Mod marked BBLS: Bore diameter: left - .666, right -.666. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine re-color over some light spots, most noticeable on left side of breech end of IC and Mod bbls. All engraving remains sharp and clear. Action retains 90% of what appears to be orig blue, silvering slightly on trigger plate and bottom. Trigger guard has been re-blued, engraving at grip slightly softened. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish with numerous light marks and a few scratches, wearing through from normal hand wear at rear portion of forend. A small 1/4" x 1/8" dutchman has been let into grip area on left side of trigger guard tang. There is a 3/4" x 1/8" sliver of wood missing from right tip of forend. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. An exceptionally fine classic high grade 21. 49708-42 MGM22 (25,000-40,000)