*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.

SN 32891. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ ventilated rib bbls are both choked “Skeet 1”. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR GEORGE De ARMENT”. There are 3″ triangles of 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 oval vignettes of 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 semi-relief portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut buttstock has capped pistol grip, with steel cap gold inlaid “PIGEON GRADE”. Buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with initials “GSD”. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and blued iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in red and brown Winchester box. PROVENANCE: Winchester factory letter with specifications, and confirming original owner. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only slight evidence of light field use. Metal retains nearly all of its original factory blue with only slight silvering on thumbpiece and grip screw, as well as on sharp edges of grip cap. Stock has a few minor scratches and marks in its original gloss finish. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. 4-51805 MGM183 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2335

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2335	$37,375.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”. SN 32891. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ ventilated rib bbls are both choked “Skeet 1”. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR GEORGE De ARMENT”. There are 3″ triangles of 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 oval vignettes of 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 semi-relief portrait of spaniel. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut buttstock has capped pistol grip, with steel cap gold inlaid “PIGEON GRADE”. Buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in “21-A” style with ribbons through pattern. A gold oval on toe line is engraved with initials “GSD”. Matching beavertail forend has black wood inset tip, and blued iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14″. This gun has been stored in red and brown Winchester box. PROVENANCE: Winchester factory letter with specifications, and confirming original owner. The Bill Phifer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only slight evidence of light field use. Metal retains nearly all of its original factory blue with only slight silvering on thumbpiece and grip screw, as well as on sharp edges of grip cap. Stock has a few minor scratches and marks in its original gloss finish. Mechanically crisp. Box is excellent. 4-51805 MGM183 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2335 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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*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE”.