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Lot #3250
Lot #3252

Lot 3251: Lot of Two Rare Winchester Wingo 'Ice Palace' Shotguns

Collector's Lot of Two Rare Winchester Wingo "Ice Palace" Single Shot Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Lot 3251: Lot of Two Rare Winchester Wingo 'Ice Palace' Shotguns

Collector's Lot of Two Rare Winchester Wingo "Ice Palace" Single Shot Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Wingo Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Wingo
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 5 mm shot
Barrel: 22 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2859
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Wingo was an experimental indoor wing shooting event developed in the early 1970s by the Winchester-Western division of Olin Corp. the only Wingo facility built was in 1971 in San Diego, California and operated for less than a year. Wingo was a game where opposing teams would shoot at launched 4 inch diameter ice balls fired from five ports towards the firing team, the non-firing team could control which port the ball fired from, and even the speed of the ball up to a reported 30 MPH. The guns were tethered to the shooting bench and wired for an internal microphone that would register when it was fired (necessary for automated scoring). These guns are Martini style single shot lever actions firing a proprietary 5 mm shot shell. Both guns have the remains of the wire underneath the barrel, "WINGO" markings on both sides of the receiver and left side bases for the Winchester Kwik-Point scope for quick and easy target spotting. Smooth forearm and stock with serrated buttplate. It is estimated that less than 20 Wingo guns were manufactured.

Rating Definition:

Good. 95% original blue finish remains on the barrel with storage grease, light edge wear, and scattered surface scratches. The receiver has an overall brown patina with spotting and edge wear. The wood has scattered dents and dings, areas of chipping one the forend, and broken buttplate toe.



B) Winchester Wingo Single Shot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Wingo
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 5 mm shot
Barrel: 22 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2859
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 123
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Good. 90% original blue finish remains on the barrel with storage grease, and some small scratches. The receiver has a mottled brown patina with edge wear and mild surface oxidation. The wood is good with small dents and light staining throughout. Mechanically needs adjustment: it is either not cocking or the trigger not engaging the sear.



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