*UNPRECEDENTED SPECTACULAR UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND ROYAL” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W33103. Cal. 28 ga. The idea for the Winchester 21 “Grand Royal” was conceived in 1980 as a collaboration between Winchester and Kevin Kurtz, owner of Kurtz Hardware of Des Moines, Iowa, to produce “the finest modern firearms made in the world”. The initial plan was not to resell the guns, but to use them as gifts and/or fund raising endeavors for charity. As history played out, only three of these unique guns were ever completed at the Winchester factory. The first, SN “W9190”, was engraved by Alvin White, and was to have been presented to John Olin, President of Winchester. Mr. Olin died before the gun was completed and the gun is now in a private collection. No. 33102 was finished by the Winchester Custom Shop and engraved by Howard Dove, and is also in a private collection. This particular gun W33103, was also engraved by Alvin White, but was not completed until 1992. The utmost care was taken in its building and finish. A description is probably best done by quoting the factory letter, and I will add comments in brackets where I feel necessary, as the factory letter does not describe many of the exceptional features of this fine creation: Office of the U.S. Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn.: Model 21, SN W33103 was completed on April 27, 1992. Following are the specifications of this “GRAND ROYAL” as it originally left the factory. GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R. Skeet L. Skeet GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R Modified. L. Full BARREL – VENTILATED RIB CHAMBER – 2-3/4″ TRIGGER – Single STOCK – Straight grip EJECTION – Auto SAFETY – Auto CHECKERING – Fleur-di-lis with ribbon by Jerry Fisher BUTT – Checkered ENGRAVING includes a raised gold inlay of King Buck on the trigger plate with the inscription “KING BUCK”. Other features include the “Winchester” horse and rider on left side (exceptionally well executed in high relief) and King Buck on the right side of the receiver (in pointing pose with head erect). Both in raised gold inlay. Gold oak leaves and delicate gold lines highlight both sides of the receiver (Oak leaves and acorns on fences in exceptional high relief. Gold lines terminate in sprays of flush inlaid and engraved acanthus open scroll. This treatment extends to trigger guard and also highlights bbl engraving. WINCHESTER is inlaid in bottom front of receiver.) Both the barrel inscriptions and the engraved rib panels “GRAND ROYAL HAND BUILT BY WINCHESTER” are gold inlaid. The rib is a royal blue finish. The first four inches of barrel from the breech are engraved with gold inlays. Top lever engraved along with gold inlay of Winchester horse and rider. Gold crown inlaid on top of receiver. Engraving accomplished by Alvin White. (His signature appears on right side of trigger plate.) ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Full fancy “AA” American black walnut stock in the “Grand Royal” configuration by Jerry Fisher, with side panels fitted into the scalloped receiver with a silver and gold plaque inletted on both sides into the ebony side panels. (These plaques are further embellished with relief gold inlaid game birds; a flying grouse on left, and duck taking wing on right.) Both forearms are beavertail style. There are a great many other features to this piece which include a hand rubbed oil finish – red bead front sight – metal middle sight – gold plated trigger – all bright surfaces hand engine turned – gold oval inlay in stock picturing “King Buck”. (Further mention should be made of the exceptional gold line bordered and engraved skeleton steel buttplate.) Accompanying this set is a trunk style leather case with a zippered canvas cover. Finished blue of engraved parts and the fitting of the leather case are accomplied (sic) by Custom Shop. The companion to this unique shotgun can be seen on page 448 in the 1989 edition of R. L. Wilson’s book “WINCHESTER ENGRAVING”. Sincerely, U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Don M. Pind, Manager Custom Shop. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Various correspondence relating to this gun, and final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional, essentially as new, with only two or three of the faintest minor handling marks on wood or metal. Gun appears unfired with only extractor wipe marks on breechface. Case is excellent, leather with only some faint marks as protected by its blue canvas outer cover, with only some slight scuffs to leather trim, and marks on canvas. Interior is lined in royal blue suede and shows a few marks and compressions from gun and accessories, which include two turnscrews, brass snap caps, and round oil bottle. An exceptionally well presented and tastefully executed exemplary Winchester shotgun. 4-51819 MGM149 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 2322

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2322	$115,000.00	UNPRECEDENTED SPECTACULAR UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND ROYAL” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W33103. Cal. 28 ga. The idea for the Winchester 21 “Grand Royal” was conceived in 1980 as a collaboration between Winchester and Kevin Kurtz, owner of Kurtz Hardware of Des Moines, Iowa, to produce “the finest modern firearms made in the world”. The initial plan was not to resell the guns, but to use them as gifts and/or fund raising endeavors for charity. As history played out, only three of these unique guns were ever completed at the Winchester factory. The first, SN “W9190”, was engraved by Alvin White, and was to have been presented to John Olin, President of Winchester. Mr. Olin died before the gun was completed and the gun is now in a private collection. No. 33102 was finished by the Winchester Custom Shop and engraved by Howard Dove, and is also in a private collection. This particular gun W33103, was also engraved by Alvin White, but was not completed until 1992. The utmost care was taken in its building and finish. A description is probably best done by quoting the factory letter, and I will add comments in brackets where I feel necessary, as the factory letter does not describe many of the exceptional features of this fine creation: Office of the U.S. Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Conn.: Model 21, SN W33103 was completed on April 27, 1992. Following are the specifications of this “GRAND ROYAL” as it originally left the factory. GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R. Skeet L. Skeet GAUGE – 28 BARREL LENGTH – 26″ CHOKE – R Modified. L. Full BARREL – VENTILATED RIB CHAMBER – 2-3/4″ TRIGGER – Single STOCK – Straight grip EJECTION – Auto SAFETY – Auto CHECKERING – Fleur-di-lis with ribbon by Jerry Fisher BUTT – Checkered ENGRAVING includes a raised gold inlay of King Buck on the trigger plate with the inscription “KING BUCK”. Other features include the “Winchester” horse and rider on left side (exceptionally well executed in high relief) and King Buck on the right side of the receiver (in pointing pose with head erect). Both in raised gold inlay. Gold oak leaves and delicate gold lines highlight both sides of the receiver (Oak leaves and acorns on fences in exceptional high relief. Gold lines terminate in sprays of flush inlaid and engraved acanthus open scroll. This treatment extends to trigger guard and also highlights bbl engraving. WINCHESTER is inlaid in bottom front of receiver.) Both the barrel inscriptions and the engraved rib panels “GRAND ROYAL HAND BUILT BY WINCHESTER” are gold inlaid. The rib is a royal blue finish. The first four inches of barrel from the breech are engraved with gold inlays. Top lever engraved along with gold inlay of Winchester horse and rider. Gold crown inlaid on top of receiver. Engraving accomplished by Alvin White. (His signature appears on right side of trigger plate.) ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Full fancy “AA” American black walnut stock in the “Grand Royal” configuration by Jerry Fisher, with side panels fitted into the scalloped receiver with a silver and gold plaque inletted on both sides into the ebony side panels. (These plaques are further embellished with relief gold inlaid game birds; a flying grouse on left, and duck taking wing on right.) Both forearms are beavertail style. There are a great many other features to this piece which include a hand rubbed oil finish – red bead front sight – metal middle sight – gold plated trigger – all bright surfaces hand engine turned – gold oval inlay in stock picturing “King Buck”. (Further mention should be made of the exceptional gold line bordered and engraved skeleton steel buttplate.) Accompanying this set is a trunk style leather case with a zippered canvas cover. Finished blue of engraved parts and the fitting of the leather case are accomplied (sic) by Custom Shop. The companion to this unique shotgun can be seen on page 448 in the 1989 edition of R. L. Wilson’s book “WINCHESTER ENGRAVING”. Sincerely, U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Don M. Pind, Manager Custom Shop. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Various correspondence relating to this gun, and final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional, essentially as new, with only two or three of the faintest minor handling marks on wood or metal. Gun appears unfired with only extractor wipe marks on breechface. Case is excellent, leather with only some faint marks as protected by its blue canvas outer cover, with only some slight scuffs to leather trim, and marks on canvas. Interior is lined in royal blue suede and shows a few marks and compressions from gun and accessories, which include two turnscrews, brass snap caps, and round oil bottle. An exceptionally well presented and tastefully executed exemplary Winchester shotgun. 4-51819 MGM149 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 2322 \| Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*UNPRECEDENTED SPECTACULAR UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND ROYAL” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.