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Lot #1546
Lot #1548

Lot 1547: Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Shotgun 2 Barrel Set

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1547: Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Shotgun 2 Barrel Set

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Grand American Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1184
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 446
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 scrollwork surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left side shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a pointer in a field scene, the underside shows a pair of flushing pheasant 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 inlaid "SAFE". Exceptional, 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 checkered bare butt. Included is a second matching set of 26 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 wood and leather takedown case that houses the entire set along with a pair of nickel snap caps for each set, nickel oiler, and cleaning tools as well as two booklets, biographical information on long time Winchester employee Edward E. Ulrich who commissioned the gun, and information on the 28 gauge Model 21s. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.617 inches; choke constriction .000/.002 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.036 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as custom embellished 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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