GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN FACTORY REFURBISHED AND ENGRAVED BY NICK KUSMIT IN 21-4 STYLE WITH SUPPORTING LETTERS.WINCHESTERSXS 21176112MODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 26" Bbls marked for Cyl and Mod have Winchester nomenclature on tops. Early standard action with double triggers and automatic safety has been engraved by master Winchester factory engraver, Nick Kusmit, in "21-4" style with sprays of simple scroll surrounding hunting scenes; pair of rising ducks on left, and pair of grouse flying into opening from woodland on right. A pointer and setter (pointing) are on trigger plate. Engravers initials "NK" are under duck scene. Plain American walnut pistol grip stock with long grip measures 14" over composition Winchester buttplate. Matching splinter forend has early knobbed secondary latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .012 (lt mod), right - .002 (cyl). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .035. Drop at heel: 2-9/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14". PROVENANCE: Supporting letters from Ed Ulrich regarding factory work done at his request, and stating that he had Nick Kusmit engrave it. Letter, from Nick Kusmit, stating that he engraved this gun in 21-4 pattern. Cody letter stating no records are available. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely factory refurbished, retaining nearly all finishes on wood and metal over some marks, with a few subsequent handling marks and dings. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 52655-3 MGM369 (5,000-8,000)