*VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W32974. (1970) Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Barrels. Bbl set no. “1” and “2” are identical except for choke. Both are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR KERR’S BEVERLY HILLS” in milled out portion of raised, matted, ventilated ribs, which are fitted with red bead front and ivory mid-beads. Top of left bbls are stamped “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE 3 IN. CHAM.” with New Haven CT address. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with nicely cut scroll triangles extending 2-1/2″ from breech. Bbl flats and lumps are engine turned. Flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proof. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Winchester Proof Steel”. “1” or “2” is stamped on each loop, respectively. Special 20 ga. blued action with non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger is engraved with 90% coverage of well cut scroll, framing nicely detailed gold inlaid vignettes of dogs and game; setter on left and pointer on right side of action, with a pair of cock pheasants on trigger plate. This is most likely the work of noted Winchester engraver, Nick Kusmit. Trigger guard depicts portrait of spaniel. Exceptionally fine, crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic “Grand American” style fleur-de-lis checkering with ribbons and volutes through checkering and large scrolled extension into body of stock. Engraved steel grip cap has gold inlaid band at perimeter, with “Grand American” inlaid on central oval. Large gold vacant oval is on toe line. Each bbl set is fitted with its own forend and ejector mechanism, with numbers “1” or “2” on engine turned irons. Forends match remainder of gun in all respects. SNs are stamped in wood. Gun bbls no. “1” (Modified and full): Bore diameter: left-.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP:14-1/8″. Gun bbls no. “2” (Improved cylinder modified): Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CASE. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter with specs for this fine gun, matching in all ways, except one, they say the interchangeable bbl is 26″ whereas it is actually 28″, an obvious mistake in records. Orig specs are for a straight grip stock, records indicate: “order no. 14293 – New pistol grip stock made and shipped on July 13, 1970. “Wrong stock ordered originally”. “Length 14-1/8 inches, drop at heel – 2-1/4 inches, drop at comb – 1-9/16 inches”, which exactly matches present stock. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only one or 2 minor marks on bbls. Action has just a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with one or 2 barely mentionable marks. Two small chips in finish on left side are above checkering pattern of grip. There are one or 2 diamonds missing from checkering on forearm of bbls no. “2”, along with very small minor chip in finish at muzzle end. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. CASE. A very fine small bore “Grand American”, one of a total of 171, in all gauges, built between 1969 and 1982. 4-45157 MGM220 (40,000-60,000)

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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	1097	$0.00	VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN W32974. (1970) Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Barrels. Bbl set no. “1” and “2” are identical except for choke. Both are engraved “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR KERR’S BEVERLY HILLS” in milled out portion of raised, matted, ventilated ribs, which are fitted with red bead front and ivory mid-beads. Top of left bbls are stamped “MODEL 21 – WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE 3 IN. CHAM.” with New Haven CT address. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with nicely cut scroll triangles extending 2-1/2″ from breech. Bbl flats and lumps are engine turned. Flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proof. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with choke information and “Winchester Proof Steel”. “1” or “2” is stamped on each loop, respectively. Special 20 ga. blued action with non-automatic safety and gold-plated selective single trigger is engraved with 90% coverage of well cut scroll, framing nicely detailed gold inlaid vignettes of dogs and game; setter on left and pointer on right side of action, with a pair of cock pheasants on trigger plate. This is most likely the work of noted Winchester engraver, Nick Kusmit. Trigger guard depicts portrait of spaniel. Exceptionally fine, crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features classic “Grand American” style fleur-de-lis checkering with ribbons and volutes through checkering and large scrolled extension into body of stock. Engraved steel grip cap has gold inlaid band at perimeter, with “Grand American” inlaid on central oval. Large gold vacant oval is on toe line. Each bbl set is fitted with its own forend and ejector mechanism, with numbers “1” or “2” on engine turned irons. Forends match remainder of gun in all respects. SNs are stamped in wood. Gun bbls no. “1” (Modified and full): Bore diameter: left-.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.014, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP:14-1/8″. Gun bbls no. “2” (Improved cylinder modified): Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.010, right -.009. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CASE. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum letter with specs for this fine gun, matching in all ways, except one, they say the interchangeable bbl is 26″ whereas it is actually 28″, an obvious mistake in records. Orig specs are for a straight grip stock, records indicate: “order no. 14293 – New pistol grip stock made and shipped on July 13, 1970. “Wrong stock ordered originally”. “Length 14-1/8 inches, drop at heel – 2-1/4 inches, drop at comb – 1-9/16 inches”, which exactly matches present stock. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only one or 2 minor marks on bbls. Action has just a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stock retains nearly all of its orig finish with one or 2 barely mentionable marks. Two small chips in finish on left side are above checkering pattern of grip. There are one or 2 diamonds missing from checkering on forearm of bbls no. “2”, along with very small minor chip in finish at muzzle end. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout, with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. CASE. A very fine small bore “Grand American”, one of a total of 171, in all gauges, built between 1969 and 1982. 4-45157 MGM220 (40,000-60,000) 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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