*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PREWAR TRAP W/ FACTORY NO. 4 ENGRAVING.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PREWAR TRAP W/ FACTORY NO. 4 ENGRAVING. SN 9665. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with raised matted rib are engraved “M. P. Mitchell San Diego, Cal.” on side of left bbl. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are marked with gauge, SN, “Winchester Proof Steel” and “Full” and “Full”. Blued action with all correct nomenclature on water table, is engraved with well executed scroll and game scenes on sides, with pair of pointing dogs on bottom in Winchester’s classic No. 4 pattern, by John Ulrich. Nicely figured straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch American walnut measures 13-5/8″ over red vented pad. Stock features checkered side panels and standard point pattern checkering at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Winchester latch. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms museum fact sheet confirming engraving and configuration as ordered for M.P. Mitchell on 5-24-35. No information regarding Mitchell has been uncovered. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their old factory finish. Action retains most of its orig blue, considerably silvered on fences and sharp edges. Bottom of action is silver to brown with traces of blue on trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever are gray to brown with traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish, lightly crazed overall, and runs into borders of checkering which has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose and ejectors are slightly out of time. An elegant workhorse that has enjoyed many outings in the field but with plenty of life left for more! 4-38735 MGM179 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1222	$13,225.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 PREWAR TRAP W/ FACTORY NO. 4 ENGRAVING. SN 9665. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 26″ Barrels with raised matted rib are engraved “M. P. Mitchell San Diego, Cal.” on side of left bbl. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are marked with gauge, SN, “Winchester Proof Steel” and “Full” and “Full”. Blued action with all correct nomenclature on water table, is engraved with well executed scroll and game scenes on sides, with pair of pointing dogs on bottom in Winchester’s classic No. 4 pattern, by John Ulrich. Nicely figured straight grip buttstock of XXX crotch American walnut measures 13-5/8″ over red vented pad. Stock features checkered side panels and standard point pattern checkering at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has typical Winchester latch. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms museum fact sheet confirming engraving and configuration as ordered for M.P. Mitchell on 5-24-35. No information regarding Mitchell has been uncovered. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their old factory finish. Action retains most of its orig blue, considerably silvered on fences and sharp edges. Bottom of action is silver to brown with traces of blue on trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever are gray to brown with traces of orig blue. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish, lightly crazed overall, and runs into borders of checkering which has not been re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is very slightly loose and ejectors are slightly out of time. An elegant workhorse that has enjoyed many outings in the field but with plenty of life left for more! 4-38735 MGM179 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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