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2347
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$37,375.00
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*SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 21 20 GAUGE “21-5 GRADE” TWO BARREL SET.SN W33099. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ (“1″) IC and Mod, 28” (“2”) Mod and Full, ventilated rib bbls, are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” on milled out portions of ribs. Bbl set numbers are marked on loops and tips of forend irons. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is engraved in “21-5” style with 50% coverage scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds; a pheasant on left, and grouse on right, sides of action. A setter retrieving a bird is on trigger plate. A setter is on trigger guard bow. Factory letter states engraving was by Nick Kusmit. Exceptional feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock is oil finished and measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered and carved in “21-B” style with fleur-di-lis and ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forends, one for each bbl set, have black wood inset tips, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight with Set “1”: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun comes with two brown and red boxes, one for extra bbls and another for gun, both with correct end label for this gun. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating the engraving was done by Nick Kusmit. Final inspection 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. Boxes are very slightly creased. 4-51818 MGM170 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 2347 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. |