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2325
$63,250.00

*SPECIAL ORDER .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN W34000. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 26″ ventilated rib bbls, marked “1” and “2” on loops and tip of iron on individual forends, have set “1” choked Full and Full, and set “2”, Skeet 1 and Skeet 2. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends with special order 2-1/2″ flourishes 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 with medium scroll outlining relief gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. Trigger guard bow has right side portrait of setter. “GRAND AMERICAN” is flush gold inlaid on trigger guard tang. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is gold inlaid with facsimile of shot shell head marked “410 GA. WINCHESTER”. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy AA” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has brass plaque on front marked “HUEY GUN CASES NO. 401”. Case has dark green, black leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps, square brass oil bottle, and Winchester papers. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Work order. 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 wood or metal finishes. Case is excellent, essentially as new, with contact marks only from spare set of bbls. Action assembly and one set of bbls were stored in individual Winchester boxes (included). 4-51822 MGM152 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2325

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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