*UNIQUE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” – A GUN OF MANY FIRSTS.

SN W34004. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Full and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-3/4″ 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 (by Howard Dove, per factory letter, which also states “this particular gun was unique in many ways. Not only was it the first .410 bore made by U.S. Repeating Arms, other than .410 in the 3-gauge sets, it is also the first .410 bore Pigeon grade made by U.S. Repeating Arms and the first Model 21 with a shot shell head on the top lever and horse and rider on the trigger plate. Another feature unique on this gun, is that our engraver, Howard Dove, substituted a pigeon on the guard bow in place of where a dog’s head would be and also engraved the words “Pigeon Grade” on that guard bow. A further unique feature which is normally found on Grand Americans, and not simply on Pigeons, is the 21-B style of carving.”). Engraving is of medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Top lever pivot has facsimile of shot shell head engraved “410 GA WINCHESTER”. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” 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 forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Order sheet. Factory letters stating that this gun no. W34004 was used on both 1987 and 1988 catalog rear covers. 1988 Winchester catalog where this gun is pictured and featured under “Custom Made”. 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 very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51826 MGM164 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2330

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2330	$48,875.00	UNIQUE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” – A GUN OF MANY FIRSTS. SN W34004. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Full and Full. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. There are 2-3/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends, and special order 2-3/4″ 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 (by Howard Dove, per factory letter, which also states “this particular gun was unique in many ways. Not only was it the first .410 bore made by U.S. Repeating Arms, other than .410 in the 3-gauge sets, it is also the first .410 bore Pigeon grade made by U.S. Repeating Arms and the first Model 21 with a shot shell head on the top lever and horse and rider on the trigger plate. Another feature unique on this gun, is that our engraver, Howard Dove, substituted a pigeon on the guard bow in place of where a dog’s head would be and also engraved the words “Pigeon Grade” on that guard bow. A further unique feature which is normally found on Grand Americans, and not simply on Pigeons, is the 21-B style of carving.”). Engraving is of medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is special order engraved with Winchester horse and rider. Trigger guard bow has standing pigeon, and “PIGEON GRADE” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Top lever pivot has facsimile of shot shell head engraved “410 GA WINCHESTER”. Exceptional dark feather crotch figured “full fancy” 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 forend has black wood inset tip, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Order sheet. Factory letters stating that this gun no. W34004 was used on both 1987 and 1988 catalog rear covers. 1988 Winchester catalog where this gun is pictured and featured under “Custom Made”. 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 very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51826 MGM164 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2330 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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*UNIQUE .410 WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” – A GUN OF MANY FIRSTS.