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2341
$51,750.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 .410 “CUSTOM GRADE 3”. NUMBER “FOUR OF EIGHT”.

SN W34009. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ ventilated rib bbls, are choked Mod and Full. Milled out portions of ribs are engraved “.410 MATCHED SET”. Flat sided action featuring milled out, engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-3” style (by A. A. White, and signed on trigger plate), with sprays of simple scroll on sides and top of action, and with scene of pointer on trigger plate. Initials “W. D. P.” are at rear of trigger plate screw. Trigger guard bow is lightly scroll engraved, with vacant initial oval, and “Grade 3” “4 OF 8” is engraved on trigger guard tang. Truly exceptional close grained, 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. 3 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 and label is excellent. 4-51831 MGM157 (22,500-32,500) – Lot 2341

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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