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3529
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$35,075.00
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*EXTREMELY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.SN W33111. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ Bbls with 2-3/4″ chambers and 28″ bbls with 3″ chambers, have raised ventilated ribs marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR LOGAN MOCK, JR.” in milled out portions toward rear. Tops of left bbls are marked with Winchester address, model and gauge. There are nicely cut 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs and Winchester proofs, bottoms of bbls with “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. 26″ Set of bbls is marked cylinder and improved cylinder (stamped “1” on loop and tip of forend iron), and 28″ set modified and full (stamped “2”). Each bbl set has its own forend. Flat-sided, blued action has Winchester information stamped on engine turned water table. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage of medium scroll and foliate borders surrounding vignettes of flush gold inlaid birds and dogs; a setter is on left side of action, a pointer is on right, with a pair of pheasants on bottom. Trigger guard bow is gold inlaid “L F M”. Fences are deep chisel engraved in oak leaf motif. Dense, flaming, feather crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock is checkered in 21-B style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. Stock has black leather covered pad. “GRAND AMERICAN” is gold inlaid on engraved steel grip cap. Matching beavertail ejector forends have engine turned iron internals and inset ebony tips. 26″ BBL Set no “1”: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28″ BBL Set no. “2”: Drop at heel: 2-9/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight. 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Fine quality brown leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed in gold on top “L. F. M.” and has zippered canvas outer cover with leather trim also embossed on leather central medallion, “L. F. M.” Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Case contains Winchester marked snap caps, square oil bottle, and a 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod with jag, mop, and brush, broken case extractor and case straps. Case is marked “Made in England” on front above lock. PROVENANCE: Winchester Repeating Firearms Musuem letter confirming configuration, and final inspection report. Buffalo Bill Historic Center letter with date ordered of Oct 9, 1980 and completed on March 2, 1981. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest handling marks in wood and metal. Case leather is excellent, outer cover has a number of scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions and slight soiling from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. 4-51899 MGM219 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3529
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. |