*SCARCE 16 GAUGE ROUNDED FRAME FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN.

SN 28862. (ca 1953) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with matted rib marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of rib, twin ivory beads. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs and with gauge and chamber information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (IC and Mod). Specially ordered rounded blued action with automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger are marked with patent dates and Winchester, etc. on engine turned water table. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with 30% coverage varying sized scroll within line and geometric borders. Trigger plate is engraved with a setter. Trigger guard has letters “LEL” gold inlaid on bow. Feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend with inset contrasting wood tip, has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right – .669. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (lt mod), right – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on page 168 and 169 of THE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 by Ned Schwing. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its newer factory applied finishes with only a few light subsequent handling marks, with some rust stains on top tang to right of safety button, and a small scuff on right side of action toward bottom center. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52170-25 MGM (10,000-15,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1510

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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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	1510	$14,950.00	SCARCE 16 GAUGE ROUNDED FRAME FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN. SN 28862. (ca 1953) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are fitted with matted rib marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of rib, twin ivory beads. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs and with gauge and chamber information. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes (IC and Mod). Specially ordered rounded blued action with automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger are marked with patent dates and Winchester, etc. on engine turned water table. Action is engraved in “21-3” style with 30% coverage varying sized scroll within line and geometric borders. Trigger plate is engraved with a setter. Trigger guard has letters “LEL” gold inlaid on bow. Feather crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail forend with inset contrasting wood tip, has typical J-spring and knurled secondary release. Bore diameter: left -.668, right – .669. Bore restrictions: left – .011 (lt mod), right – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: This gun is pictured and described on page 168 and 169 of THE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 by Ned Schwing. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all its newer factory applied finishes with only a few light subsequent handling marks, with some rust stains on top tang to right of safety button, and a small scuff on right side of action toward bottom center. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52170-25 MGM (10,000-15,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1510 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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*SCARCE 16 GAUGE ROUNDED FRAME FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN.