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2354
$13,800.00

*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “STANDARD CUSTOM GRADE”.

SN W32251. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ bbls with concave matted rib are marked “CUSTOM BUILT WINCHESTER”. Flat sided action featuring engine turned water table, non-automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger is unengraved. Very fine feather crotch figured “full fancy” American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over composition Winchester buttplate. Stock is checkered in custom point pattern style. Matching beavertail forend has engine turned internals. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. This gun has been stored in red and white Winchester box with correct end label. PROVENANCE: US Repeating Arms Co letter stating “this is in response to your request for information on the first Standard built Model 21 to be issued by the factory.” Final test report also stating “this is the first Standard Custom Built Model 21 produced as a new grade of Model 21.” Additional letter reconfirming this information. 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 creased. Label is excellent. 4-51812 MGM176 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2354

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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