*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W32998. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR WILLIAM E. KIRBY” in milled out portions at rears. Tops of left bbls are marked “MODEL 21 WINCHESTER 20 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM.” and with New Haven address. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are choked IC and mod; 28″ bbls, mod and full. Loops are stamped “1” and “2”. Blued flat sided action has engine turned water table with Winchester marks on left, and features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in 21-6 style with relief oak leaf carved fences, and near full coverage of medium scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left, pointer on right, and pair of pheasant on bottom of action. Trigger guard is gold inlaid “W E K” on bow. Very fine, crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in no. 21 – B style, with fleur-di-lis, ribbons, and flourishes. Steel grip cap has gold band on outer circumference, center gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Slim “Field” beavertail ejector forends have inset ebony tips with irons and wood stamped “1” and “2” on inside. 26″ BBLS No. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ BBLS No. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners has rectangular brass plaque on top engraved “W E K”. Russet canvas outer cover with leather trim is also embossed “W E K” on central leather patch. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming present specifications and stating that this fine gun was ordered on Jan. 14, 1971, with final inspection May 15, 1972. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few nearly imperceptible marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some light scuffs, one zipper is off track. 4-50306 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 3527

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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	3527	$44,850.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W32998. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Bbls have raised, matted, ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR WILLIAM E. KIRBY” in milled out portions at rears. Tops of left bbls are marked “MODEL 21 WINCHESTER 20 GAUGE 3 IN CHAM.” and with New Haven address. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Bbls are choked IC and mod; 28″ bbls, mod and full. Loops are stamped “1” and “2”. Blued flat sided action has engine turned water table with Winchester marks on left, and features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in 21-6 style with relief oak leaf carved fences, and near full coverage of medium scroll surrounding vignettes of gold inlaid dogs and birds; a setter on left, pointer on right, and pair of pheasant on bottom of action. Trigger guard is gold inlaid “W E K” on bow. Very fine, crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in no. 21 – B style, with fleur-di-lis, ribbons, and flourishes. Steel grip cap has gold band on outer circumference, center gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Slim “Field” beavertail ejector forends have inset ebony tips with irons and wood stamped “1” and “2” on inside. 26″ BBLS No. “1”: Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ BBLS No. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners has rectangular brass plaque on top engraved “W E K”. Russet canvas outer cover with leather trim is also embossed “W E K” on central leather patch. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth and has space for action and both sets of bbls. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming present specifications and stating that this fine gun was ordered on Jan. 14, 1971, with final inspection May 15, 1972. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few nearly imperceptible marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some light scuffs, one zipper is off track. 4-50306 (37,500-57,500) – Lot 3527 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.