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Lot #1544
Lot #1546

Lot 1545: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Shotgun

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set, Case, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1545: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Shotgun

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set, Case, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set, Case, and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1085
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 361
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The included factory letter states that the final inspection for this gun was completed on March 24, 1941 when it was built as a standard trap gun which was then later professionally embellished. Blued Winchester proof steel barrels with a dual bead sights on the raised, matted vent rib, standard Winchester markings, 3 inch wedges of floral scroll at either breech, chokes marked "FULL"/"MOD", and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left shows a setter, the right has a pointer, the underside shows a pair of pheasants, and the trigger guard has a dog's bust. The gun features a single gold plated selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, fluer-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings including the rotary latch release and a straight grip stock with red rubber recoil pad. Includes a second set of 26 inch barrels that have been numbered to match and have matching wedges at either breech and 2 9/16 inch chambers with ejectors and threaded choke tubes installed. Also included is a leather bound takedown case (with canvas cover) that houses the entire set along with cleaning tools, snap caps, and a Winchester Model 21 knife. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .734/.733 inches; choke constriction .003/.003 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.021 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .731/.732 inches; choke constriction .032/.014 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.026 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 12 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally embellished and upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% of the blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with only a few minor scratches and sharp checkering. The extra barrel is also very fine as embellished and the case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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