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Lot 1699: Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1699: Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 27 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1567
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 372
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blue, Winchester proof steel chopper lump barrels with standard Winchester markings, concave, matte rib, single bead sight, chambers marked and measured at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, added improved cylinder/improved modified choke tubes (original chokes marked "FULL/FULL"), and Winchester "WP" proofs on the flats. The barrels have wedges of light scroll engraving at the muzzles, 3 1/4 inch wedges at the breech with a gold inlaid duck and grouse on the right and left sides respectively, and gold inlaid bands at the breech. Scalloped box lock action with standard markings on the water table, relief carved oak leaf and acorn engraved fences, and full coverage game scene engraving on the sides of ducks on the right, grouse on the left, and quail on the underside. The scenes feature highly detailed backgrounds and the individual birds are rendered in multi-colored gold inlay. The left side of the receiver is signed "ABEE". Matching engraved trigger guard with a gold inlaid quail, gold washed single trigger with selector, and automatic sliding tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Nicely figured walnut checkered pistol grip stock and beavertail forearm with engraved fittings and solid Decelerator recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech measured at .732/.733; minimum wall thickness .027/.027; drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as master embellished by Angelo Bee. 99% high quality blue finish remains on the barrels with a few light handling marks. The receiver has an overall coin finish with small traces of yellowing varnish, sharp, detailed engraving, and complete inlays. The wood is also very fine with attractive grain, crisp checkering, small scattered dings, and some very slight gaps around the receiver edges. Mechanically excellent.



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