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Lot 558:Winchester Model 21 20/28 Ga Grand American Style 2 Barrel Set

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 558:Winchester Model 21 20/28 Ga Grand American Style 2 Barrel Set

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 20/28 Gauge Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

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 standing in a field scene, and a bust of a pointer on the trigger guard 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 leather wrapped recoil pad. The gun includes a second matching set of 28 inch 28 gauge barrels with matching engraving and its own beavertail forend and featuring 2 3/4 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, two booklets, biographical information on long time Winchester employee Edward W. Ulrich who commissioned the gun, and information on the 28 gauge Model 21s. Barrel measurements for the 28 gauge set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .550/.551 inches; choke constriction .044/.044 inches. Barrel and stock measurements primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.617 inches; choke constriction .007/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.035 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

ConditionVery 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 is near mint with slight oxidation in two areas on the under rib. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model21
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel28 inch vent rib
Finishblue/gold
Stockfancy checkered/carved wa

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2118
Catalog page352
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