*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W28514. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Bbls (“1″) 2-3/4″ Chambers IC and Mod, 28” Bbls (“2″) 3” Chambers Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining flush gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of gold inlaid pheasant feeding in field. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid right side portrait of a spaniel. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap, which has gold band at circumference. Final test report states “engraving was by Pauline Muerrle”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern, and has high gloss finish. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of bbl set “1”: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Very fine dark brown VC leather case with fancy stitched leather corners with brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains security straps (two keys attached). PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, and one regarding three gauge set of (12, 16, and 20 gauges) of which this is the 12 gauge. Final test report stating that the engraving was done by Pauline Muerrle. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in metal finishes. Wood finish has considerable checking with some slight lifting of varnish, mostly on buttstock. Case is excellent, essentially, as new. Action assembly and bbl and extra set of bbls were stored in individual red and brown Winchester boxes (included) with correct end labels. 4-51810 MGM178 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2329

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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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	2329	$43,125.00	SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W28514. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Bbls (“1″) 2-3/4″ Chambers IC and Mod, 28” Bbls (“2″) 3” Chambers Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with medium scroll outlining flush gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of gold inlaid pheasant feeding in field. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves. Trigger guard bow has gold inlaid right side portrait of a spaniel. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on pistol grip cap, which has gold band at circumference. Final test report states “engraving was by Pauline Muerrle”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern, and has high gloss finish. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of bbl set “1”: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14″. Very fine dark brown VC leather case with fancy stitched leather corners with brown canvas outer cover with tan leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth. Case has space for gun and both sets of bbls and contains security straps (two keys attached). PROVENANCE: Factory letters with specifications, and one regarding three gauge set of (12, 16, and 20 gauges) of which this is the 12 gauge. Final test report stating that the engraving was done by Pauline Muerrle. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and test firing (before it was assembled here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in metal finishes. Wood finish has considerable checking with some slight lifting of varnish, mostly on buttstock. Case is excellent, essentially, as new. Action assembly and bbl and extra set of bbls were stored in individual red and brown Winchester boxes (included) with correct end labels. 4-51810 MGM178 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2329 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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*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 12 GAUGE “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.