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2337
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$92,000.00
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*EXEMPLARY WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “GRAND AMERICAN”, NUMBER “EIGHT OF EIGHT”.SN W34013. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. A single set of 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. There are 3-1/4″ triangles of medium scroll at breech ends of bbls. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “Grand American” style with medium scroll outlining relief gold inlaid dogs on sides of action; a pointing setter on left and pointer on right. Trigger plate has relief gold hen and cock pheasant in open meadow. Trigger guard bow has left side portrait of spaniel, and “Grand American” “8 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Initials “W.D.P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. 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 gold oval on toe line depicts Winchester horse and rider. 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. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Work order. 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. Box is very slightly soiled. Label is excellent. 4-51835 MGM153 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2337 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. |