*UNPARALLELED AND UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 AND 28 GAUGE COMBINATION GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY SAM WELCH.

SN W34003. Cal. 28 ga. and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are “Mod” and “Mod”. Winchester nomenclature for each gauge is on its respective bbl. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 1-7/8″ triangles of exceptional medium scroll at breech ends which are gold inlaid “20 GAUGE” on left and “28 GAUGE” on right. (Factory letter states “this is the only two gauge, single set of barrels ever produced by the Custom Shop.”) 4″ Triangles of this exceptional scroll are at muzzles highlighted by two fine gold bands. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. An exceptional gold inlaid rendition of Winchester horse and rider is carved in full relief on trigger plate. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is in a small banner at rear of trigger plate screw. A gold inlaid facsimile of a cartridge head is on top lever pivot marked “20 GA 28” and “WINCHESTER”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in Presentation Grade point pattern 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: 14-1/4″. Red and brown Winchester box has packing material. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Correspondence between Sam Welch and Bill Phifer including photos and “smokes” of this very gun during construction. Final factory 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 crisp. 4-51825 MGM165 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2345

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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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	2345	$43,125.00	UNPARALLELED AND UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 AND 28 GAUGE COMBINATION GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY SAM WELCH. SN W34003. Cal. 28 ga. and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are “Mod” and “Mod”. Winchester nomenclature for each gauge is on its respective bbl. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 1-7/8″ triangles of exceptional medium scroll at breech ends which are gold inlaid “20 GAUGE” on left and “28 GAUGE” on right. (Factory letter states “this is the only two gauge, single set of barrels ever produced by the Custom Shop.”) 4″ Triangles of this exceptional scroll are at muzzles highlighted by two fine gold bands. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. An exceptional gold inlaid rendition of Winchester horse and rider is carved in full relief on trigger plate. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is in a small banner at rear of trigger plate screw. A gold inlaid facsimile of a cartridge head is on top lever pivot marked “20 GA 28” and “WINCHESTER”. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in Presentation Grade point pattern 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: 14-1/4″. Red and brown Winchester box has packing material. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Correspondence between Sam Welch and Bill Phifer including photos and “smokes” of this very gun during construction. Final factory 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 crisp. 4-51825 MGM165 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2345 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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*UNPARALLELED AND UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 21, 20 AND 28 GAUGE COMBINATION GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY SAM WELCH.