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Lot 498: Serial Number "0001" Winchester 20 Gauge Model 50 Shotgun

Documented Factory Engraved Serial Number "0001" Winchester 20 Gauge Model 50 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 498: Serial Number "0001" Winchester 20 Gauge Model 50 Shotgun

Documented Factory Engraved Serial Number "0001" Winchester 20 Gauge Model 50 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Factory Engraved Serial Number "0001" Winchester 20 Gauge Model 50 Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Book

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 50
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 937
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 414
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1954. Dual bead sights on the double Winchester proofed blued steel barrel, standard Winchester markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and choke marked "WS-1". Blued receiver with a dog and pheasant scene roll engraved on the left and a mallard scene on the right. Beautifully figured multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and Winchester buttplate. This gun is mentioned by serial number in Ronald W. Stadt's "Winchester Shotguns and Shotshells: From the Hammer Double to the Model 59" on page 242 where he speculates that this gun may well have been built for a ranking member of the Winchester staff or friend of the company. A copy of the book is included.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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