*NOTED BIG GAME FISHERMAN, S. KIP FARRINGTON’S FACTORY GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS.

*NOTED BIG GAME FISHERMAN, S. KIP FARRINGTON’S FACTORY GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS. SN 27484. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with matted game rib are stamped “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” and “3 IN CHAMB” on side of left bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, and proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Winchester Proof Steel” “MOD” and “FULL”. Blued 20 ga. action with Winchester nomenclature on engine turned water table, is fitted with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Action has three tasteful gold inlays; a large woodcock on trigger plate; a quail on left side of action, and snipe on right. All birds are in flight. Trigger guard bow is inlaid in gold with initials “SKF” and “2”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over #2 Winchester leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. All the above, measurements, specifications, and special features are as originally ordered by Mr. Farrington, and delivered in 1954. Under repair order 38713, July 1964, Mr. Farrington returned the shotgun for service, this time with extra bbl set measuring 26″ with right bbl modified, left bbl improved cylinder. It is not known when these bbls were fitted, but they presently measure: Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.027. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “S. K. Farrington East Hampton, New York, U. S. A.” and “2” on lid. Case is lined in maroon cloth, and contains “A.F.&Co” marked oil bottle and snap caps. Also included are 2 pieces of a BGI 3-pc cleaning rod, along with exterior straps. Extra bbls are housed in their own canvas and leather case. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Winchester Repeating Fire Arms, dated June 29, 2009, confirming specs and other info regarding this gun. Farrington obit. Email regarding the life and endeavors of Farrington as gathered by consignor. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% of what appears to be orig blue, second set of bbls retain considerably less, both with minor marks and scuffs, mostly from contact with forend. Action retains 60 – 70% orig blue, silvered considerably on trigger plate and around bottom, as well as on fences. Trigger guard and top lever also have considerable silvering. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, worn through on sharp edges, and darkened. Pad has lost a considerable amount of its orig leather. Checkering is worn and dirty. This condition is almost exactly the way shotgun was returned to Winchester in 1964, as attested to by their inventory at the time. None of this was changed, specification reads “Work Ordered: Adjust for proper loading, feeding, extraction, and ejection. Use stock and forearm as is”. Bores are excellent. 30″ Bbls are slightly loose with forearm removed. Action is tight with forearm installed. 26″ Bbls are tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is very fine. Exterior leather is still light brown with a number of scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent. Partitions and blocks are somewhat loose. Accessories are fine. Extra bbl case is fine. Mr. Farrington obviously spent many hours in the field with this gun, as evidenced by its considerable honest wear. Given the extent of his other sporting pursuits, and writings totaling over 21 books to his credit, as well as being the salt water editor of FIELD AND STREAM MAGAZINE, it’s a wonder he found the time to enjoy this fine gun. He was a fixture of the big game fishing set in Bimini, Bahamas, during its heyday in the ’30’s, setting numerous deep sea fishing records. He and his wife Chisie, rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, the Lerners, and Tommy Gifford. He also founded and supervised the Tuna Cup competition in Nova Scotia. Beside being a major sports fisherman, he still played amateur ice hockey when he was in his 60’s, and had a major love of railroading. A sporting Renaissance Man. 4-45079 MGM230 (25,000-35,000)

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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	1099	$0.00	NOTED BIG GAME FISHERMAN, S. KIP FARRINGTON’S FACTORY GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH CASE AND EXTRA BARRELS. SN 27484. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Barrels with matted game rib are stamped “WINCHESTER – 20 GAUGE” and “3 IN CHAMB” on side of left bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, gauge, and proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Winchester Proof Steel” “MOD” and “FULL”. Blued 20 ga. action with Winchester nomenclature on engine turned water table, is fitted with automatic safety and blued single selective trigger. Action has three tasteful gold inlays; a large woodcock on trigger plate; a quail on left side of action, and snipe on right. All birds are in flight. Trigger guard bow is inlaid in gold with initials “SKF” and “2”. Nicely crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over #2 Winchester leather covered pad, and features standard point pattern checkering. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on iron and wood. Bore diameter: left-.613, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.009, right -.022. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. All the above, measurements, specifications, and special features are as originally ordered by Mr. Farrington, and delivered in 1954. Under repair order 38713, July 1964, Mr. Farrington returned the shotgun for service, this time with extra bbl set measuring 26″ with right bbl modified, left bbl improved cylinder. It is not known when these bbls were fitted, but they presently measure: Bore diameter: left-.612, right -.612. Bore restrictions: left -.004, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.027. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. Abercrombie & Fitch marked toe under leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “S. K. Farrington East Hampton, New York, U. S. A.” and “2” on lid. Case is lined in maroon cloth, and contains “A.F.&Co” marked oil bottle and snap caps. Also included are 2 pieces of a BGI 3-pc cleaning rod, along with exterior straps. Extra bbls are housed in their own canvas and leather case. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Winchester Repeating Fire Arms, dated June 29, 2009, confirming specs and other info regarding this gun. Farrington obit. Email regarding the life and endeavors of Farrington as gathered by consignor. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% of what appears to be orig blue, second set of bbls retain considerably less, both with minor marks and scuffs, mostly from contact with forend. Action retains 60 – 70% orig blue, silvered considerably on trigger plate and around bottom, as well as on fences. Trigger guard and top lever also have considerable silvering. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, worn through on sharp edges, and darkened. Pad has lost a considerable amount of its orig leather. Checkering is worn and dirty. This condition is almost exactly the way shotgun was returned to Winchester in 1964, as attested to by their inventory at the time. None of this was changed, specification reads “Work Ordered: Adjust for proper loading, feeding, extraction, and ejection. Use stock and forearm as is”. Bores are excellent. 30″ Bbls are slightly loose with forearm removed. Action is tight with forearm installed. 26″ Bbls are tight and on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is very fine. Exterior leather is still light brown with a number of scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent. Partitions and blocks are somewhat loose. Accessories are fine. Extra bbl case is fine. Mr. Farrington obviously spent many hours in the field with this gun, as evidenced by its considerable honest wear. Given the extent of his other sporting pursuits, and writings totaling over 21 books to his credit, as well as being the salt water editor of FIELD AND STREAM MAGAZINE, it’s a wonder he found the time to enjoy this fine gun. He was a fixture of the big game fishing set in Bimini, Bahamas, during its heyday in the ’30’s, setting numerous deep sea fishing records. He and his wife Chisie, rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, the Lerners, and Tommy Gifford. He also founded and supervised the Tuna Cup competition in Nova Scotia. Beside being a major sports fisherman, he still played amateur ice hockey when he was in his 60’s, and had a major love of railroading. A sporting Renaissance Man. 4-45079 MGM230 (25,000-35,000) 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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