*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” WITH EXCEPTIONAL “CHRYSLER GUN” STYLE SCROLL ENGRAVING BY SAM WELCH.

SN W34014. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “PIGEON GRADE”. There are 1-3/4″ 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 exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is on trigger plate. Very fine 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-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts a flying pigeon within a scroll border. 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. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label marked “scroll gun”. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co Letter of Authenticity. 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. 4-51836 MGM162 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2336

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2336	$23,000.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “PIGEON GRADE” WITH EXCEPTIONAL “CHRYSLER GUN” STYLE SCROLL ENGRAVING BY SAM WELCH. SN W34014. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Imp-Cyl and Mod. Milled out portion of rib is engraved “PIGEON GRADE”. There are 1-3/4″ 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 exceptionally fine, full coverage, beautifully cut, and delicately shaded medium scroll reminiscent of gun made for Walter Chrysler used extensively in early Model 21 advertising. This outstanding engraving is by Sam Welch whose signature is on trigger plate. Very fine 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-A” style. A gold oval on toe line depicts a flying pigeon within a scroll border. 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. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label marked “scroll gun”. PROVENANCE: U. S. Repeating Arms Co Letter of Authenticity. 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. 4-51836 MGM162 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2336 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” WITH EXCEPTIONAL “CHRYSLER GUN” STYLE SCROLL ENGRAVING BY SAM WELCH.