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LOT 380
Attractive Alvin A. White Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester 16 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 7279, 16 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, fancy walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof Steel chopper lump barrels with steel mid and white front bead sights on the matted, concave solid rib, standard Winchester markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP. CYL.”/”MOD.” ahead of the flats. The barrels display beautifully executed wedges of floral scroll engraving extending 4 1/8 inches from either breech towards the muzzle. The blued action features masterfully executed gold inlaid game scenes on both sides with a pair of ducks in flight over a marsh on the left and two ducks at the water’s edge on the right. The underside is gold inlaid with an eagle and shield motif beneath
seven gold stars, twelve gold stars on the triggerguard, and 25 stars across the fences and rear of the rib. All of this gold work is surrounded by beautiful floral scroll in the same style as that on the barrels covering nearly all of the action. Single selective trigger, gold inlaid lower tang serial number, and automatic tang mounted safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”. The water table is inset with a small gold rectangle bearing “A A WHITE/ENG.” for renowned Master Engraver Alvin A. White. Highly figured, fancy fluer-de-lis checkered walnut beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a rotary latch release and a round knob pistol grip stock with gold inscription oval marked “LWF” (“W” is largest) and leather wrapped recoil pad. Another Alvin White Winchester Model 21 with the same engraving theme is available in the previous lot. Stock and barrel measurements (R/L): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech ..672/.672 inches; choke constriction .004/.012 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as masterfully upgraded to current configuration by Master Engraver Alvin A. White, retaining 97% blue and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, some slight fading of the factory markings, and crisp engraving. The wood is also excellent with minor handling evidence, some age to the recoil pad, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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