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Lot 468: Winchester Model 21 Double Rifle with Matching Shotgun Barrels

Extremely Rare Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style 45-70 Double Rifle with Matching .410 Bore Shotgun Barrels and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Lot 468: Winchester Model 21 Double Rifle with Matching Shotgun Barrels

Extremely Rare Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style 45-70 Double Rifle with Matching .410 Bore Shotgun Barrels and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Estimated Price: $27,500 - $42,500
Price Realized:
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Extremely Rare Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style 45-70 Double Rifle with Matching .410 Bore Shotgun Barrels and Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: fancy walnut
Item Views: 3492
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 358
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an extremely rare example of a Winchester Model 21 Double Rifle. Not only is it rare to see such a rifle, but this rifle is beautifully decorated in the Grand American style adding to its desirability as well as the already rare to begin with set of .410 bore barrels completing the set. Blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight, four position (three folding, one standing) rear sight marked for 50, 75, 100, and 150 yards, and 3 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving at either breech. The blued action displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding a of trio beautifully executed gold inlaid big game scenes. The left side shows a bull moose standing before a forested scene, the underside shows a big horn ram on a mountain side, and the right shows an elk standing in a forested scene. The triggerguard shows an addition gold inlaid dog's head bust surrounded by more scroll. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Exceptionally figured, fancy 21-B pattern checkered and carved beavertail forend with engraved fittings and an ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with blued and engraved grip cap marked "GRAND/AMERICAN" in gold, blank inscription oval, and engraved blue heel and toe plates with checkered butt. Included with the rifle are a matching numbered set of 26 inch .410 bore shotgun barrels which show the same engraving at the breeches, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, chokes marked improved cylinder/modified, and its own 21-B pattern checkered beavertail forend. Also included is a factory leather bound takedown case, two .410 and two .45-70 snap caps, turnscrews, nickel oiler, copies of documentation on and from Edward Ulrich, early style Model 21 advertising booklet, blank hang tag, and the factory test target. Length of pull 14 3/8 inches. Weight 9 lbs 10 oz. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as custom embellished, retaining 99% blue finish with limited minor handling evidence and sharp carving and checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set shows some minor oxidation towards the muzzles on the under rib, otherwise, it is excellent. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. This is only the second example Rock Island Auction Company has had the pleasure to sell, do not miss out on this opportunity to own an immensely rare Winchester Model 21 Double Rifle!



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