GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE 3 INCH "DUCK" GRADE SHOTGUN IN SUPERB ORIGINAL CONDITION.WINCHESTERSXS MODEL 21 DUCK2601512GAMODERN; C&R(1952) Cal. 12 ga. 3" Chambers. 30" Bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted rib. Side of left bbl is marked "WINCHESTER" trademark, model, gauge and chambers. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and with chokes (full and full). Step down blued action with non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger are marked with Winchester model, etc. on water table. Trigger plate is marked "DUCK". Lightly stump figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2" over Winchester solid pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long beavertail forend has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .032 (full), right - .039 (full). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 13-1/2". PROVENANCE: Final inspection report. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, original. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig satiny blue. Action has only a bit of thinning and high edge wear in its shiny blue. There are a few light scratches on orig blue of trigger plate with no flaking. Trigger guard is silvered a touch on edges of bow. There are scattered light marks in wood finish, with some fairly deep digs and scratches on right side of butt toward bottom of grip, and on left side of forend, which have had some oil rubbed in. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The "Duck" is a scarce offering for a Model 21, only made between 1940 and 1952. 52170-27 MGM173 (4,000-6,000)