GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
WINCHESTER ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED MODEL 61 PUMP RIFLE.WINCHESTER619986822 S,L,LRMODERN; C&RCal. 22 S,L,LR. 24" rnd bbl. Finely upgraded gun with custom engraving and gold inlays by master engraver, Angelo Bee, formerly with FN. French gray finished receiver features highly detailed game scenes. Right side shows hawk pursuing a rabbit in gold inlay with multi colored finish. Left side depicts gold inlaid fox attempting to catch flying partridge. Top of receiver has bust of hunting dog with collar. Balance of receiver sides and top have full coverage foliate scroll which extends to top tang with smaller portions on floorplate and trigger guard bow. Breech and muzzle ends of bbl have gold wire inlay. "WINCHESTER-MODEL 61-" portion of bbl marking is inlaid in gold. Gold plated trigger. Angelo Bee's signature is located at rear of lower left receiver flat. Rifle is stocked in deluxe style with exhibition flame grained walnut. Flat bottom forearm has wrap around hand checkering. Stock has checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap and French grey finished steel buttplate with hand cut checkerboard pattern with floral highlights around screws. Receiver and trigger assembly have matching SN's. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity for this rifle signed by Angelo Bee and dated Jan. 16, 2014. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished. Metal retains over 98% finish. Wood has very good gloss finish showing a few small marks. Mechanics are fine. Very good bright bore. 52678-3 DS (5,000-6,500)