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Lot 3860: Factory Collection Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge 'Try-Gun'

Documented Winchester Factory Collection Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge "Try Gun" Shotgun with Certificate of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Lot 3860: Factory Collection Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge 'Try-Gun'

Documented Winchester Factory Collection Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge "Try Gun" Shotgun with Certificate of Provenance

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Winchester Factory Collection Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge "Try Gun" Shotgun with Certificate of Provenance

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1379
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 317
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an example of a "try gun" which was used for sizing custom stocks to their eventual owners. This may be the try gun used by the factory to size clients for purchasing a custom Model 21. The buttstock has multiple inlets with screws that when turned allow for multiple adjustments to the stock. Some of these being length of pull, comb height, and drop at heel. The forearm is a standard checkered beavertail. 2 3/4 inch chambers and cylinder/modified chokes. The included FN America Certificate of Provenance identifies the shotgun by model and serial number, stating that it was previously a part of the Winchester Factory Collection where it was maintained by U.S. Repeating Arms.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 90% original blue finish with smooth brown-grey patina on the balance and some light handling marks and edge wear. The wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches, some minor finish loss on the wrist near the adjustable joint, and a crack near the adjustable buttplate. The forearm checkering is crisp overall. Still with factory grease. Mechanically excellent.



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