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Lot 1403: Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Trap Grade Side by Side Shotgun

Documented Pre-War Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Trap Grade Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1403: Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Trap Grade Side by Side Shotgun

Documented Pre-War Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Trap Grade Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Pre-War Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Trap Grade Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1620
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, grade, finish, barrel length, chokes, and an inspection start date of June 27, 1935 with an inspection finished date of July 10, 1935. Blue, dovetailed, Winchester Proof steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matte, concave rib, one-line maker and gauge marking on the left barrel, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejectors, Winchester "WP" proofs on the flats, and "WS-1/WS-2" marked chokes. Blue receiver with "TRAP/SKEET" marking on the underside ahead of the trigger guard, single trigger with selector, and manual sliding tang safety. Fancy figured, type 2 checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a blank initial oval and solid rubber recoil pad. With a set of Briley 28 gauge barrel tubes with ejectors, small mallet, and oil. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches; bores 9 inches from the breech measuring at .617/.616; chokes measured .005(jug choke)/.010; minimum wall thickness .026/.030; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 inches; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very good as professionally refinished with 95% of the blue on the barrels, displaying some areas of a mixed brown/plum patina on the underside and forearm wear. The receiver has 98% of the blue finish with evidence of light polishing and mild handling marks. The wood is also very good with crisp checkering, small scattered dings, and a small chip on the front right of the forend. Mechanically excellent.



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