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Lot 1656: Winchester 21 Shotgun 12

Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1656: Winchester 21 Shotgun 12

Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable Pre-World War II Master Engraved J. Michelena Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1048
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 240
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured 1935. Ivory front and mid bead sights on the solid rib. Double triggers and a tang mounted safety. The action, trigger guard, both tangs, the break lever and the forearm hardware are floral scroll and border engraved with two quail in a woodland scene on the right side and two ducks in a marsh scene on the left. Two pointers are shown on the bottom. "J. MICHELENA" is signed on both sides and the bottom of the receiver. Choked improved cylinder/full with ejectors. Mounted on a checkered select walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered flats and a checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 13 7/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very good as master embellished. The shotgun retains 90% plus of the blue finish with some handling marks, thinning to gray along the bottom edges of the action and on the barrels at the forearm. The left barrel shows a small indentation at the muzzle end. The barrels also show some light scratches and muzzle wear. The upper and lower tang also show some thinning. The wood is excellent with some handling marks, a pressure mark on the left side of the buttstock and a few dings overall. The checkering is crisp.



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