*VERY FINE SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP WITH NO. 6 ENGRAVING FOR OLIN EXEC.

*VERY FINE SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP WITH NO. 6 ENGRAVING FOR OLIN EXEC. SN 8218. (1935) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib, have 2-1/2″ wedges of scroll engraved at breech ends. Bbl flats stamped with “12 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM” and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Full and Full”. blued action with standard Winchester markings and patents, are on engine turned water table, is fitted with checkered single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is finely engraved in wonderful 21-6 patterns with nearly full coverage well cut scrollwork framing vignettes of dogs in ovals; a setter on left and a pointer on right; a pair of pheasants is in circular scene on trigger plate. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. This superb engraving is most certainly the work of master Winchester engraver Alden George Ulrich. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved with portrait of spaniel on bow. Straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch figured American walnut measures 14-1/4″ over Winchester #2 leather covered pad, and features deluxe style checkering with beaded borders at grip and side panels. Matching trap grade beavertail forend with standard latch has inset ebony tip and SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet confirming orig specs for this unique shotgun showing that it was started April 23, 1935 for Col. W. F. Siegmund, a Winchester/Olin exec. Siegmund was instrumental in the design of the M52 Sporter along with John Hessian. Per Col. Siegmund’s orders, this gun was to copy M21 #7817 exactly in form, general handling and dimensions. Changes to be affected by Mr Boak. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, possibly by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black. Action retains 95% of an old re-black, edges slightly silvered. Engraving has softened a touch but does not detract from its original character and impact. Trigger guard is silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with a number of minor marks, some areas chipped, and worn through on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine example of Winchester’s pre-war custom work. 4-46022 MGM314 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1095	$0.00	VERY FINE SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP WITH NO. 6 ENGRAVING FOR OLIN EXEC. SN 8218. (1935) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls with matted game rib, have 2-1/2″ wedges of scroll engraved at breech ends. Bbl flats stamped with “12 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM” and SN. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Full and Full”. blued action with standard Winchester markings and patents, are on engine turned water table, is fitted with checkered single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is finely engraved in wonderful 21-6 patterns with nearly full coverage well cut scrollwork framing vignettes of dogs in ovals; a setter on left and a pointer on right; a pair of pheasants is in circular scene on trigger plate. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves and acorns. This superb engraving is most certainly the work of master Winchester engraver Alden George Ulrich. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved with portrait of spaniel on bow. Straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch figured American walnut measures 14-1/4″ over Winchester #2 leather covered pad, and features deluxe style checkering with beaded borders at grip and side panels. Matching trap grade beavertail forend with standard latch has inset ebony tip and SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.031, right -.028. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet confirming orig specs for this unique shotgun showing that it was started April 23, 1935 for Col. W. F. Siegmund, a Winchester/Olin exec. Siegmund was instrumental in the design of the M52 Sporter along with John Hessian. Per Col. Siegmund’s orders, this gun was to copy M21 #7817 exactly in form, general handling and dimensions. Changes to be affected by Mr Boak. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, possibly by factory. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous re-black. Action retains 95% of an old re-black, edges slightly silvered. Engraving has softened a touch but does not detract from its original character and impact. Trigger guard is silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with a number of minor marks, some areas chipped, and worn through on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very fine example of Winchester’s pre-war custom work. 4-46022 MGM314 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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