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Lot #346

Lot 345: Connecticut MFG Co. Model 21 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Engraved Connecticut MFG Co. Model 21 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 345: Connecticut MFG Co. Model 21 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Engraved Connecticut MFG Co. Model 21 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Connecticut MFG Co. Model 21 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2444
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured by Connecticut MFG Co., New Britain, Ct. and so marked on bottom of barrel. Single red bead sight on the matte vent rib marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER". 2 3/4 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving on the breech end of each barrel. The receiver, trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware are decorated with floral scroll engraving. In addition, the sides of the receiver have an oval panel with a hunting dog in a field scene, the underside has two pheasants in a field scene in a round panel, and there is a hunting dog's head on the trigger guard, also in a round panel. The fences are relief engraved with oak leafs. The water table, breech face, barrel flats and lugs, and interior forearm hardware are jeweled. The underside of the proof steel barrels are marked "IMPCYL." and "MOD.". The right side of the barrel flat is marked "20 GAUGE 2 3/4 IN. CHAM.". Matching serial number. All blue finish, single gold-washed trigger with selector, tang mounted manual safety with gold "SAFE" and mounted with a fancy border multi-point checkered walnut semi beaver-tail forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered bare butt and gold initial oval. Drop at the heel is 2 5/8 inches, drop at the comb is 1 5/8 inches and the length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with 98% custom highly polished blue finish remaining, show a small area of touch up on the lower tang, and a few minor dings and handling marks on the wood. The checkering is very crisp. The engraving is crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.



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