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  • Lot #1693
Lot #1692
Lot #1694

Lot 1693: Winchester 59 Shotgun 12

Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Semi-Automatic Shotgun From The Personal Collection of Gen. Curtis LeMay

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1693: Winchester 59 Shotgun 12

Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Semi-Automatic Shotgun From The Personal Collection of Gen. Curtis LeMay

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Semi-Automatic Shotgun From The Personal Collection of Gen. Curtis LeMay

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 59
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1104
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 75
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This shotgun came from the personal collection of United States Air Force General Curtis LeMay. It was given to him by John Olin while he was a guest of Olin's game farm in Georgia. The shotgun is complete with a General Curtis E. LeMay tag attached to the trigger guard and a laminated card stating that the shotgun was a gift to LeMay from Olin. This is a standard production Model 59 Shotgun with a steel and fiberglass barrel and aluminum alloy receiver. The receiver has the ducks in a marsh scene on the right side and dog and pheasant in a woodland scene on the left side. Checkered pistol grip stock with a checkered plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inch. Comes with the original factory box numbered to the gun and extra choke tubes. A unique opportunity to own a gun that was once in the personal collection of General Curtis LeMay and was once part of the Peter and Patty Murray Collection.

Rating Definition:

Excellent plus, retaining 99% plus original finish. The wood is also excellent with a few minor handling marks on the forearm. The checkering is crisp. The box is excellent.



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