*RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.

SN W34005. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by Howard Dove, per factory letter) with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell base marked “28 GA WINCHESTER”. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51827 MGM163 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2331

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2331	$43,700.00	RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”. SN W34005. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by Howard Dove, per factory letter) with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell base marked “28 GA WINCHESTER”. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. Final test report. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new. Does not appear to have ever been assembled since factory proof and pattern firing (before assembly here for display and photographic purposes). It is difficult to find even the tiniest flaw in wood or metal finishes. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51827 MGM163 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2331 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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*RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.