GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
WONDERFUL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 "GRAND AMERICAN" 20/.410GA TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE. WINCHESTER 21 33112 20GA/410 MODERN; C&R Cal. 20 Ga /.410 Ga. Set #1: 28" bbls raised vent rib marked "MODEL 21-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK- 20 GAUGE 2 3/4", choked Mod/Full; Set #2: 28" bbls raised vent rib marked "MODEL 21-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK- 410 GAUGE 3 IN", choked IC/Mod. Each set with matching numbered beavertail forends and are engraved "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER" on milled out portions of ribs and have single red Bradley front beads. There are 3 1/4" engraving wedges of medium scrollwork at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, gold marked automatic "SAFE", and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in "21-6" style pattern with medium scrollwork and gold inlaid bird dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and low-tail pointer on right. Appended metal is scroll engraved to match. Trigger plate portrays a pair of flushing pheasant in gold. Trigger guard bow has left side portrait of a pointer. "GRAND AMERICAN" is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap with gold band around circumference. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured American walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14 1/4" over Fleur checkered butt. Stock is checkered in "21-B" style with Fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Measurements with 20 Ga bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/2". Drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. Brass bound oak and leather case with straps is lined in burgundy felt with leather Winchester Model 21 trade label in lid. Case contains a pair of brass 20 Ga snap caps and oil bottle, 2pc wooden cleaning rod with attachments and key. PROVENANCE: A query of the Cody Firearms Records Office disclosed no order sheet/inspection information available for this SN. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, like new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest storage and handling marks on wood, and the slightest assembly marks on metal. Case is excellent with a few light handling marks with new accessories. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bores. 52722-8 jwd (25,000-35,000)