*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED TWO BARREL SET.

SN W33051. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1” and “2” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 28″ Mod and Full, set “2” 26″ Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 2-5/8″ triangles of well-cut medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring 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) with medium scroll outlining nicely detailed dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant in open field. Trigger guard bow has portrait of setter. Fences are engraved with oak leaves. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with 28″ bbls “1”: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and white Winchester boxes with correctly SNed end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating that this “Model 21 is the last of the Pigeon grade Model 21’s begun by Olin-Winchester” and confirming that this was ordered as a 2 bbl set, and other specifications. Final test report confirming that it was engraved by Howard Dove. 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. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51814 MGM175 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2333

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	2333	$46,000.00	20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED TWO BARREL SET. SN W33051. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1” and “2” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 28″ Mod and Full, set “2” 26″ Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 2-5/8″ triangles of well-cut medium scroll at breech ends. Flat sided action featuring 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) with medium scroll outlining nicely detailed dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate portrays a pair of pheasant in open field. Trigger guard bow has portrait of setter. Fences are engraved with oak leaves. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with 28″ bbls “1”: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and white Winchester boxes with correctly SNed end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating that this “Model 21 is the last of the Pigeon grade Model 21’s begun by Olin-Winchester” and confirming that this was ordered as a 2 bbl set, and other specifications. Final test report confirming that it was engraved by Howard Dove. 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. Boxes are very slightly soiled and creased. Labels are excellent. 4-51814 MGM175 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2333 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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*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED TWO BARREL SET.