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Lot #3357

Lot 3356: Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Cody Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3356: Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Shotgun

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Cody Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Cody Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: highly figured checkered
Item Views: 3011
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 193
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Winchester proofed steel chopper lump barrels with single red bead sight on the matted solid rib marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER", 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked "IMP-CYL"/"MOD". The blued receiver features Winchester's 21-4 pattern engraving showing two mallards on the left, two dogs on the underside (a pointer and a setter), and a pair of quail on the right all surrounded by tasteful floral scrollwork on the documented rounded frame. Gold plated single selective trigger and an automatic tang mounted safety switch. The trigger guard is gold inlaid with the initials "BWE". No information on the identity of the initials "BWE" was provided. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered, walnut beavertail forend with engraved fitting, rotary latch release, and ebony tip insert, and pistol grip stock with blue, engraved steel grip cap, blank gold initial oval, and Winchester rubber recoil pad. The included documentation from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center confirms the current configuration listed above when the final inspection was completed on June 28, 1955. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech .617/.619 inches; choke constriction .005/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.020 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 13 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 99% professionally refinished blue finish, minor handling evidence, some very faint minor spotting in areas, and slight plum coloration to the grip cap. The wood is also very fine with a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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