*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “PIGEON GRADE”. NUMBER “SEVEN OF EIGHT”.

SN W34012. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 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. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is engraved with hen and cock pheasant in open meadow. Trigger guard bow has right side portrait of Labrador, and “Pigeon Grade” “7 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-A” 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. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. 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. 4-51834 MGM154 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2338

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	2338	$63,250.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “PIGEON GRADE”. NUMBER “SEVEN OF EIGHT”. SN W34012. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 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. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-6” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with medium scroll outlining dogs on sides of action; a setter on left and pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate is engraved with hen and cock pheasant in open meadow. Trigger guard bow has right side portrait of Labrador, and “Pigeon Grade” “7 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-A” 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. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red and white Winchester box has correct end label. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. Specification sheet. 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. 4-51834 MGM154 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2338 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 .410 “PIGEON GRADE”. NUMBER “SEVEN OF EIGHT”.