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Lot 409: Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Shotgun

Exceptional Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 409: Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Shotgun

Exceptional Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Angelo Bee Signed Winchester Model 21 Side by Side Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: highly figured checkered
Item Views: 1822
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 325
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blue, Winchester proof steel barrels with added raised vent rib, dual bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and "IMP. MOD./FULL" marked chokes. The muzzle end of the barrels feature gold inlaid bands with flourishes of light scroll engraving. The breech ends are further embellished with more intricate scroll and gold inlaid bird scenes of ducks on the right and quail on the left. The flat-side receiver is polished to an attractive coin finish with full coverage, highly detailed game bird scene engraving of ducks on the right, grouse on the left, and quail on the underside. Each bird is rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay, and the fences feature relief carved florets. The trigger guard is engraved and pierced through with a golden pigeon in the center. The left side of the receiver is signed "ABEE" followed by Angelo's "bee" marking. With single gold washed trigger with selector and sliding tang safety. Fancy figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock and beavertail forearm with engraved fittings, Winchester grip cap, and solid rubber Winchester recoil pad. The second barrel set is 26 inches with matching vent rib, dual bead sights, matching engraving and gold inlays, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and "IMP. CYL./MOD." marked chokes. Includes leather bound takedown case marked "V.A. Lewis St. Louis" on lid exterior with two piece cleaning rod. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 5/16 inches; drop at heel 1 13/16 inches; length of pull 13 5/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as embellished by Master Engraver Angelo Bee with 99% of the deep blue finish on the barrels, some light handling marks, crisp engraving and bold gold inlays on the receiver, and some very slight traces of surface discoloration on the receiver most noticeably on the upper tang. The highly figured wood is also very fine with sharp checkering, attractive color, and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine with scuffs and crapes on the exterior. Second barrel set is also excellent.



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