May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Fine two barrel set made with matted ventilated ribs that have small red front beads and are marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER" on top towards breech ends. Left barrel with maker info and caliber info. Both barrels with 3 - 1/2" wedges of scroll engraving at breech ends. "B" carved forends with fleur-de-lis carved in and ebony insert at tip have blued and scroll engraved roll releases. Made with gold plated single selective trigger, auto ejectors, and auto safety. The custom flatside actions are near full coverage scroll engraved with gold inlaid dogs on sides, two beautifully executed pheasants on bottom, and gold inlaid dogs bust on trigger guard bow, all surrounded by well executed scroll engraving in classic Grand American style. Serial number on top tang under lever. The buttstock is carved in "B" form with relief fleur-de-lis and scroll ribbons extending behind the grip cap. Grip cap is engraved and gold inlaid "GRAND AMERICAN" with thin gold line border. There is a gold oval near the toe and the butt terminates with a checkered butt which also has a carved fleur-de-lis. Housed in a brown full leather case with maroon felt interior with makers label on top and has light yellow colored canvas cover. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near mint. Retains virtually all of its original finish to both wood and metal. Appears factory test fired only with only the faintest of handling marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is excellent with only minor rubs. JSL
CORRECTION: Factory records indicate this SN left the factory as a 26" barreled 410 Bore skeet choked custom grade gun. We are selling the gun as a custom Model 21 made in the Grand American style, but not as a factory original Grand American.
Accessories
Case with accessories
Barrel Wall Thickness
(A) (L) .030 (R) .031 (B) (L) .037 (R) .039
Chamber
(A) 2 - 3/4 (B) 3"
Choke
(A) (L) .012 (R).008 (B) (L).011 (R) .004
Gauge
(A) 28 Gauge (B) .410 Gauge
Internal Bore Diameter
(A) (L) .551 (R).550 (B) (L) .409 (R) .408
Paperwork
Copy of Factory Research
Weight
(A) 6 lbs 14 oz (B) 7lbs 5oz