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Lot #1474
Lot #1476

Lot 1475: Pre-WWII Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Shotgun

Pre-World War II Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Records Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Lot 1475: Pre-WWII Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Shotgun

Pre-World War II Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Records Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Pre-World War II Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Records Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: fancy checkered walnut
Item Views: 1785
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 430
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with a dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, chokes marked improved cylinder/full, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a blued action which is unadorned aside from "SKEET" marked on the triggerplate and features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Mounted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. The included Cody Museum record search confirms the current finish, wood grade, and stock dimensions when inspection was completed on September 9th, 1938, for sale to Metropolitan Distributing Co. The records also indicate two additional dates of interest, August 25, 1947, and July 6th, 1949, likely dates of return for work or refinishing. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .668/.669 inches; choke constriction .005/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.039 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 97% professionally refinished blue, some minor softening of the markings, soft brown coloration forming around the edges of the triggerplate, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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