*SPECIAL ORDER TWO BARREL 28 GAUGE SET WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY ROBERT KAIN WITH HUEY CASE.

SN W34001. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls choked IC and Mod and 28″ Bbls choked Mod and Full. Both bbl sets have ventilated rib bbls, marked “1” (26″) and “2” (28″) on loops and tip of iron on individual forends. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of beautifully cut and delicately shaded open scroll at breech ends and with matching special order triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring skeletonized engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with beautifully cut scroll matching bbls surrounding oval vignettes of raised gold inlaid, highly detailed pointing dogs; a setter on left and pointer on right sides of action. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. A fine gold portrait of a setter is on trigger guard bow and tang is flush gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell head flush gold inlaid “28 GA.” “WINCHESTER”. Factory letter states that this exceptional work was done by Robert Kain. (No signature found.) Truly exceptional 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 with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of 28″ bbls: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine Huey oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has unmarked brass plaque on front. Case has blue canvas brown leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps and round brass oil bottle. Also included are red and white Winchester box for action and one set of bbls and additional brown and red box for extra set of bbls, with packing materials. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Final test report. 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 partitions and snap caps. Boxes are excellent. 4-51823 MGM167 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2326

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2326	$57,500.00	SPECIAL ORDER TWO BARREL 28 GAUGE SET WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY ROBERT KAIN WITH HUEY CASE. SN W34001. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls choked IC and Mod and 28″ Bbls choked Mod and Full. Both bbl sets have ventilated rib bbls, marked “1” (26″) and “2” (28″) on loops and tip of iron on individual forends. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ triangles of beautifully cut and delicately shaded open scroll at breech ends and with matching special order triangles at muzzles. Flat sided action featuring skeletonized engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved in “21-6” style with beautifully cut scroll matching bbls surrounding oval vignettes of raised gold inlaid, highly detailed pointing dogs; a setter on left and pointer on right sides of action. Trigger plate has special order rendition of Winchester horse and rider in relief gold inlay. A fine gold portrait of a setter is on trigger guard bow and tang is flush gold inlaid “GRAND AMERICAN”. Additionally, and also special order, top lever pivot is engraved with facsimile of shot shell head flush gold inlaid “28 GA.” “WINCHESTER”. Factory letter states that this exceptional work was done by Robert Kain. (No signature found.) Truly exceptional 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 with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight of 28″ bbls: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Very fine Huey oak and leather case with fancy stitched leather corners and central medallion on top, has unmarked brass plaque on front. Case has blue canvas brown leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in royal blue suede. Case contains snap caps and round brass oil bottle. Also included are red and white Winchester box for action and one set of bbls and additional brown and red box for extra set of bbls, with packing materials. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Final test report. 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 partitions and snap caps. Boxes are excellent. 4-51823 MGM167 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2326 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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*SPECIAL ORDER TWO BARREL 28 GAUGE SET WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY ROBERT KAIN WITH HUEY CASE.