*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED THREE BARREL SET.

SN W24145. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1”, “2” and “3” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 26″ Skeet 1 and Skeet 2, set “2” 28″ Mod and Full, set “3” 30″ Full and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ 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 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 meadow. Trigger guard bow has portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Factory letter states that this work was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional 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 of 26″ bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and brown and one red and white Winchester boxes with correct end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications, engraving by Nick Kusmit, and stating that “to the best of Mr. Pardee’s knowledge, he feels that this is the last Model 21 manufactured by Olin Corp. While we cannot totally verify this, it is possible that it is the only 16 ga. Model 21 Pigeon grade made with more than two sets of bbls.” Another letter stating the above gun was the last 16 ga. Model 21 order accepted by the Olin owned Winchester. Final test report. 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. 4-51807 MGM181 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2334

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	2334	$46,000.00	16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED THREE BARREL SET. SN W24145. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of ventilated rib bbls are marked with numbers “1”, “2” and “3” on loops and forend irons. Set no.”1″ 26″ Skeet 1 and Skeet 2, set “2” 28″ Mod and Full, set “3” 30″ Full and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”. There are 3″ 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 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 meadow. Trigger guard bow has portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Factory letter states that this work was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional 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 of 26″ bbl set “1”: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in two red and brown and one red and white Winchester boxes with correct end labels. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications, engraving by Nick Kusmit, and stating that “to the best of Mr. Pardee’s knowledge, he feels that this is the last Model 21 manufactured by Olin Corp. While we cannot totally verify this, it is possible that it is the only 16 ga. Model 21 Pigeon grade made with more than two sets of bbls.” Another letter stating the above gun was the last 16 ga. Model 21 order accepted by the Olin owned Winchester. Final test report. 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. 4-51807 MGM181 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2334 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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*16 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” FACTORY ORDERED THREE BARREL SET.