*SUPERB FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWENTY GAUGE DELUXE SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*SUPERB FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWENTY GAUGE DELUXE SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 24470. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Ventilated rib bbls. 26″ bbls are choked “Skeet 1 and 2″. 28″ bbls are imp mod and full. Originally finished May 12, 1949, as a Deluxe Skeet grade, with all features matching this particular gun, except stock dimensions. August 1952 repair order specifies that the gun should be engraved in 21-6 style. This was completed and gun presently exhibits 3″ triangles of shaded scroll on breech ends of bbls, and classic John Kusmit engraving of shaded scrollwork, with setter and pointer in ovals, on either side of action, and pair of pheasants on trigger plate. Portrait of a spaniel is on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Action features non-automatic safety, selective single trigger, and automatic ejectors. XXX crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red Winchester pad and features deluxe 20 LPI checkering with beaded borders. Matching beavertail forend has typical release and SN on wood and engine turned metal. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.025 Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. Newly made, high quality, brown oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Model 21 label. Partitions have nicely mitered wood tops. Case contains oil bottle, and black leather case with cleaning brushes and 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod. Case has tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover with zipper closure. PROVENANCE: Copies of Cody Firearms Museum letter and fax with specs for this gun and stating it was made for Stratton and Tiestuggs Co, Inc. CONDITION: Excellent, as finished by factory in 1952. Bbls retain nearly all of their satin black, with a few minor marks and scuffs. Blue of action is slightly silvered on fences and sharp edges. Stock retains what appears to be most of its varnish finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-46052 MGM307 (35,000-55,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1096	$41,400.00	SUPERB FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TWENTY GAUGE DELUXE SKEET GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 24470. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Ventilated rib bbls. 26″ bbls are choked “Skeet 1 and 2″. 28″ bbls are imp mod and full. Originally finished May 12, 1949, as a Deluxe Skeet grade, with all features matching this particular gun, except stock dimensions. August 1952 repair order specifies that the gun should be engraved in 21-6 style. This was completed and gun presently exhibits 3″ triangles of shaded scroll on breech ends of bbls, and classic John Kusmit engraving of shaded scrollwork, with setter and pointer in ovals, on either side of action, and pair of pheasants on trigger plate. Portrait of a spaniel is on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief engraved with oak leaves. Action features non-automatic safety, selective single trigger, and automatic ejectors. XXX crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over red Winchester pad and features deluxe 20 LPI checkering with beaded borders. Matching beavertail forend has typical release and SN on wood and engine turned metal. 26″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.007, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.017, right -.025 Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left-.614, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.011, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14”. Newly made, high quality, brown oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined with burgundy cloth with gold embossed black leather Model 21 label. Partitions have nicely mitered wood tops. Case contains oil bottle, and black leather case with cleaning brushes and 2-pc brass and rosewood cleaning rod. Case has tan canvas leather trimmed outer cover with zipper closure. PROVENANCE: Copies of Cody Firearms Museum letter and fax with specs for this gun and stating it was made for Stratton and Tiestuggs Co, Inc. CONDITION: Excellent, as finished by factory in 1952. Bbls retain nearly all of their satin black, with a few minor marks and scuffs. Blue of action is slightly silvered on fences and sharp edges. Stock retains what appears to be most of its varnish finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, near new. 4-46052 MGM307 (35,000-55,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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