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Lot #1565

Lot 1564: Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Shotgun 2 Barrel Set

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge/.410 Bore Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1564: Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Shotgun 2 Barrel Set

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge/.410 Bore Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge/.410 Bore Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20/410
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: fancy checkered/carved wa
Item Views: 1127
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 386
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER", standard barrel markings, 3 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked "MOD"/"FULL", and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays beautiful modified Grand American pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a pointer in a field scene, the underside shows a pair of pheasant taking flight in a field scene, and a bust of a pointer on the triggerguard all rendered in highly detailed gold inlay. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold "SAFE". Fantastic, feather crotch figured, fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with matching fleur-de-lis checkering and engraved and gold inlaid "GRAND/AMERICAN" grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and fleur-de-lis checkered bare butt. The gun includes a second matching set of 28 inch .410 bore barrels with matching engraving and its own beavertail forend and featuring 3 inch chambers with ejectors and chokes marked "IMP CYL"/"MOD". Also included is a leather bound Winchester takedown case with canvas cover, cleaning brushes, a pair of nickel snap caps for each barrel set, nickel oiler, Model 21 hang tag, Model 21 booklet, and biographical information on long time Winchester employee Edward W. Ulrich who commissioned the gun. Barrel and stock measurements primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.616 inches; choke constriction .007/.007 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.036 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as custom embellished/upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set and case are excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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