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Lot 501: Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun

Attractive Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 501: Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun

Attractive Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500

Attractive Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 21
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1136
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 415
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked "FULL"/"MOD", and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays modified Winchester 21-6 pattern engraving sans the gold inlay on the 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 setters pointing in a field scene, and a bust of a pointer on the trigger guard all surrounded by scroll engraving. The gun features a single selective trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch. Outstanding, highly figured, fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay and Monte-Carlo pistol grip stock with matching fleur-de-lis checkering and scroll engraved grip cap and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. The included factory letter lists this gun as a 12 gauge Trap Grade with 30 inch vent rib barrels, non-automatic safety, pistol grip stock, and full/modified chokes when inspection was completed on September 23, 1954. The letter also lists two repair and refinish dates, the first October 14, 1964 also shows the stock had been modified, and the second was August 10, 1966. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.732 inches; choke constriction .031/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches; 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 13 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished/upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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