*EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” “ONE OF EIGHT” SMALL BORE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN W32663. This exceptional 3 gauge set, the first of only four completed in the series, and finished by U. S. Repeating Arms Co, has 3 bbl sets: 20 ga. choked IC and Mod; 28 ga. choked Mod and Full; and .410 choked Full and Full. All have 26″ bbls, with raised ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. Each set has its own forend. 2-1/2″ Triangles of well-cut shaded open scroll are at breech ends. Special request matching 3″ triangles are at muzzles. “One of Eight” is gold inlaid in script on top right bbl of each set. Flat sided action with water table milled away to reduce weight, features automatic safety, gold-plated single selective trigger, and engine turned internals. Action is finely engraved in “21-6” style with near full coverage shaded open scroll surrounding well detailed raised gold inlaid dogs and game; setter on left, pointing pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant erupting over croplands on trigger plate. A gold inlaid right side portrait of spaniel is on trigger guard bow. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid at grip. Truly exceptional flame crotch American walnut (this unique piece of wood was “on call” for John Olin for over 7 years) straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with additional fleur-di-lis at trigger guard tang. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Wood of each forend matches well, and forends are marked on engine turned irons “1”, “2”, and “3” to match numbers on loops. 28 ga. bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine quality oak and leather case by Huey with stitched leather corners has oval brass medallion on lid and small brass plaque on front engraved “One of Eight”. Case has green canvas leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal purple suede. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag, pair of snap caps for each gauge, and a square brass oil bottle, as well as black leather gold embossed Model 21 label, which has not been affixed to lid. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that this is the first gun in the series. Various correspondence between consignor and U.S. Repeating Arms Co regarding this gun and the bid process (minimum $50,000.00) with cover letters and bid sheets. Factory specifications and photographs. SPORTING CLASSICS, Jan/ Feb 1985 issue with article on Winchester Model 21 in which this gun is pictured. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, like new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest storage and handling marks on wood, and the slightest assembly marks on metal. Case leather is excellent with a few light handling marks. Outer cover has a few light scuffs on leather trim and some rubs on canvas. Interior leather has marks and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. A truly exceptional Winchester Grand American. 4-51813 MGM150 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2323

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	2323	$80,500.00	EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” “ONE OF EIGHT” SMALL BORE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN W32663. This exceptional 3 gauge set, the first of only four completed in the series, and finished by U. S. Repeating Arms Co, has 3 bbl sets: 20 ga. choked IC and Mod; 28 ga. choked Mod and Full; and .410 choked Full and Full. All have 26″ bbls, with raised ventilated ribs, engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. Each set has its own forend. 2-1/2″ Triangles of well-cut shaded open scroll are at breech ends. Special request matching 3″ triangles are at muzzles. “One of Eight” is gold inlaid in script on top right bbl of each set. Flat sided action with water table milled away to reduce weight, features automatic safety, gold-plated single selective trigger, and engine turned internals. Action is finely engraved in “21-6” style with near full coverage shaded open scroll surrounding well detailed raised gold inlaid dogs and game; setter on left, pointing pointer on right, and a pair of pheasant erupting over croplands on trigger plate. A gold inlaid right side portrait of spaniel is on trigger guard bow. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid at grip. Truly exceptional flame crotch American walnut (this unique piece of wood was “on call” for John Olin for over 7 years) straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with additional fleur-di-lis at trigger guard tang. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Wood of each forend matches well, and forends are marked on engine turned irons “1”, “2”, and “3” to match numbers on loops. 28 ga. bbl set: Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine quality oak and leather case by Huey with stitched leather corners has oval brass medallion on lid and small brass plaque on front engraved “One of Eight”. Case has green canvas leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal purple suede. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush and jag, pair of snap caps for each gauge, and a square brass oil bottle, as well as black leather gold embossed Model 21 label, which has not been affixed to lid. PROVENANCE: Factory letter indicating that this is the first gun in the series. Various correspondence between consignor and U.S. Repeating Arms Co regarding this gun and the bid process (minimum $50,000.00) with cover letters and bid sheets. Factory specifications and photographs. SPORTING CLASSICS, Jan/ Feb 1985 issue with article on Winchester Model 21 in which this gun is pictured. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, like new, appears unfired, with only one or two of the faintest storage and handling marks on wood, and the slightest assembly marks on metal. Case leather is excellent with a few light handling marks. Outer cover has a few light scuffs on leather trim and some rubs on canvas. Interior leather has marks and compressions from contact with gun and accessories. A truly exceptional Winchester Grand American. 4-51813 MGM150 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2323 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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*EXCEPTIONAL WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” “ONE OF EIGHT” SMALL BORE THREE BARREL SET WITH CASE.