*IMPORTANT “ROBERT CASS GILLIE” CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SMALL GAUGE 20 AND 28 SET WITH CASE.

SN 31278. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga. bbl sets, both have 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both 26″ bbl sets are choked “Skeet” and “Skeet” and engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR ROBERT CASS GILLIE”. (European district manager for Winchester, residing in Paris, who was told of the availability of 28 ga. bbls, and had this gun built.) Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs and gauge information. All correct markings are on bbls and engine turned water table. “1” and “2” are marked on loops. Flat side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with sprigs of scroll as counterpoint to standing ruffed grouse on bottom of action. (Special ordered by Mr. Gillie.) Initials “R C G” are on scroll engraved trigger guard bow. Very fine XXX crotch grain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Bbl sets, each with its own beavertail ejector forend with wraparound checkering, are marked “1” and “2” at tip of engine turned iron internals. 20 ga. bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Skeet), right -.004 (Skeet). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28 ga. bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left-.549, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Skeet 2), right -.006 (Skeet 1). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality tan leather case is embossed “R C G” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Winchester Model 21 label in lid. Case has two keys inside. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co letter confirming configuration and relating that it was produced on May 4, 1967 for Robert Cass Gillie. Winchester letter confirming same. 2005 dated email regarding Mr. Gillie’s history with respect to this gun, and his part in its building. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, with only a few minor handling marks in wood or metal, most notably a few pings on buttstock comb, and some chips in finish on toe line. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows a number of scuffs and some discoloration. Handle is good. Interior cloth shows some marks and compressions, as does label. 4-51804 MGM142 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2346

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2346	$30,000.00	IMPORTANT “ROBERT CASS GILLIE” CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SMALL GAUGE 20 AND 28 SET WITH CASE. SN 31278. Cal. 20 ga. and 28 ga. bbl sets, both have 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both 26″ bbl sets are choked “Skeet” and “Skeet” and engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR ROBERT CASS GILLIE”. (European district manager for Winchester, residing in Paris, who was told of the availability of 28 ga. bbls, and had this gun built.) Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SNs and gauge information. All correct markings are on bbls and engine turned water table. “1” and “2” are marked on loops. Flat side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with sprigs of scroll as counterpoint to standing ruffed grouse on bottom of action. (Special ordered by Mr. Gillie.) Initials “R C G” are on scroll engraved trigger guard bow. Very fine XXX crotch grain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Bbl sets, each with its own beavertail ejector forend with wraparound checkering, are marked “1” and “2” at tip of engine turned iron internals. 20 ga. bbl set “1”: Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (Skeet), right -.004 (Skeet). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 28 ga. bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left-.549, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (Skeet 2), right -.006 (Skeet 1). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality tan leather case is embossed “R C G” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Winchester Model 21 label in lid. Case has two keys inside. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co letter confirming configuration and relating that it was produced on May 4, 1967 for Robert Cass Gillie. Winchester letter confirming same. 2005 dated email regarding Mr. Gillie’s history with respect to this gun, and his part in its building. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, with only a few minor handling marks in wood or metal, most notably a few pings on buttstock comb, and some chips in finish on toe line. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows a number of scuffs and some discoloration. Handle is good. Interior cloth shows some marks and compressions, as does label. 4-51804 MGM142 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2346 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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*IMPORTANT “ROBERT CASS GILLIE” CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SMALL GAUGE 20 AND 28 SET WITH CASE.