RARE WINCHESTER MATCH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

RARE WINCHESTER MATCH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10ga. Extremely rare shotgun with 32″ damascus bbls, concave rib marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO (MATCH GUN) NEW HAVEN CONN. USA”. These shotguns were only imported and sold by Winchester between 1879-1884. The bbls have dbl. lump and dolls head rib extension. Receiver has nicely scalloped fences with fine English arabesque and game scene engraving with vignettes of dogs. Lock plates are also marked with the makers name and “MATCH GUN”. It has dbl. triggers and extractors. Wood is nicely figured walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and round knob checkered stock with checkered horn buttplate. SN 116. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain about 95% fine brown damascus pattern. Receiver and lock plates retain 30-40% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with several grain checks at the buttplate and retains most of its original varnish. Bores are bright with scattered pitting. 4-46825 JR188 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	392	$4,312.50	RARE WINCHESTER MATCH GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 10ga. Extremely rare shotgun with 32″ damascus bbls, concave rib marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO (MATCH GUN) NEW HAVEN CONN. USA”. These shotguns were only imported and sold by Winchester between 1879-1884. The bbls have dbl. lump and dolls head rib extension. Receiver has nicely scalloped fences with fine English arabesque and game scene engraving with vignettes of dogs. Lock plates are also marked with the makers name and “MATCH GUN”. It has dbl. triggers and extractors. Wood is nicely figured walnut with full checkered splinter forearm and round knob checkered stock with checkered horn buttplate. SN 116. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain about 95% fine brown damascus pattern. Receiver and lock plates retain 30-40% faded case colors with the balance turned silver. Wood is sound with several grain checks at the buttplate and retains most of its original varnish. Bores are bright with scattered pitting. 4-46825 JR188 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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