*INTERESTING WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET GRADE 2-BBL SET FACTORY #3 ENGRAVED.

*INTERESTING WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET GRADE 2-BBL SET FACTORY #3 ENGRAVED. SN 18374. Cal. 16ga. First bbl set 26″, matted, tapered, concave rib with single silver sighting bead, WS-1/WS-2 chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers. Second set 28″, matted, tapered, concave rib with single silver sighting bead, MOD/IMP.MOD chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, single selective triggers and automatic ejectors. Both sets of bbls have border engraving at chambers and about 1″ wedge of scroll engraving. No markings on either set of bbls on top, but bbl flats are marked on left “DELUXE 16 GAUGE” and “2 3/4 CHAM” on right side. Both with matching serial numbers. Step side receiver factory engraved in #3 pattern which is oval with rooster pheasant on left side, ruff grouse on right side, setter carrying bird on trigger plate, balance is an open foliate arabesque scroll. Mounted with nicely figured flame grain walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, small beaver tail forend with wraparound multi-point checkering. Accompanying gun is Cody Firearms Museum Win letter identifying as 16 ga Deluxe Skeet grade, 26″ bbls, W/S-1, W/S-2 choke, single trigger, automatic safety, oil finish, beaver tail forearm, straight grip, checkered butt, pitch 1-1/4″, pull 13-3/4″, drop at heel 2″, drop at comb 1-1/2″. Made for Drake Hardware Company, #3 engraved, interchangeable 16 ga bbl, 28″, right IMP.MOD left MOD choke, beaver tail forearm as narrow as possible #2 bbl only, May 9, 1950. Started inspection on May 2, 1947, shipping date unreadable. First set: Bore diameter: left-.667, right-.667. Bore restrictions: left-.008, right-(.013). Wall thickness: left-.032, right-.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs 12oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. Second set: Bore diameter: left-.668, right-.667. Bore restrictions: left-.011, right-.013. Wall thickness: left-.030, right-.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs 14oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Good plus. Great candidate for restoration. Skeet bbls retain factory quality restored blue that is thinning in chamber area, slight muzzle wear, some small spots of fine surface oxidation and rub mark from forend and normal minor nicks and dings. Field bbls retain orig blue, thinning in chamber area, minor muzzle wear, small nicks and scratches, rub mark from forend. Receiver is in white except for protected area of top tang. Smooth and clean with minor wear to engraving on back of trigger plate. Stock is sound with moderately worn checkering, hairline crack rear right side of top tang, bottom corner at receiver of both sides have minor chips, normal nicks and dings and retains refreshed oil finish. Forend is sound with missing chip forward left side, worn checkering, minor nicks and scratches and retains restored oil finish. Mechanics good with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice bores in all bbls. 4-41838 BDT221 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1299	$8,625.00	INTERESTING WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET GRADE 2-BBL SET FACTORY #3 ENGRAVED. SN 18374. Cal. 16ga. First bbl set 26″, matted, tapered, concave rib with single silver sighting bead, WS-1/WS-2 chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers. Second set 28″, matted, tapered, concave rib with single silver sighting bead, MOD/IMP.MOD chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, single selective triggers and automatic ejectors. Both sets of bbls have border engraving at chambers and about 1″ wedge of scroll engraving. No markings on either set of bbls on top, but bbl flats are marked on left “DELUXE 16 GAUGE” and “2 3/4 CHAM” on right side. Both with matching serial numbers. Step side receiver factory engraved in #3 pattern which is oval with rooster pheasant on left side, ruff grouse on right side, setter carrying bird on trigger plate, balance is an open foliate arabesque scroll. Mounted with nicely figured flame grain walnut, checkered side panels, checkered straight grip, checkered butt, small beaver tail forend with wraparound multi-point checkering. Accompanying gun is Cody Firearms Museum Win letter identifying as 16 ga Deluxe Skeet grade, 26″ bbls, W/S-1, W/S-2 choke, single trigger, automatic safety, oil finish, beaver tail forearm, straight grip, checkered butt, pitch 1-1/4″, pull 13-3/4″, drop at heel 2″, drop at comb 1-1/2″. Made for Drake Hardware Company, #3 engraved, interchangeable 16 ga bbl, 28″, right IMP.MOD left MOD choke, beaver tail forearm as narrow as possible #2 bbl only, May 9, 1950. Started inspection on May 2, 1947, shipping date unreadable. First set: Bore diameter: left-.667, right-.667. Bore restrictions: left-.008, right-(.013). Wall thickness: left-.032, right-.030. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs 12oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. Second set: Bore diameter: left-.668, right-.667. Bore restrictions: left-.011, right-.013. Wall thickness: left-.030, right-.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs 14oz. LOP: 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Good plus. Great candidate for restoration. Skeet bbls retain factory quality restored blue that is thinning in chamber area, slight muzzle wear, some small spots of fine surface oxidation and rub mark from forend and normal minor nicks and dings. Field bbls retain orig blue, thinning in chamber area, minor muzzle wear, small nicks and scratches, rub mark from forend. Receiver is in white except for protected area of top tang. Smooth and clean with minor wear to engraving on back of trigger plate. Stock is sound with moderately worn checkering, hairline crack rear right side of top tang, bottom corner at receiver of both sides have minor chips, normal nicks and dings and retains refreshed oil finish. Forend is sound with missing chip forward left side, worn checkering, minor nicks and scratches and retains restored oil finish. Mechanics good with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice bores in all bbls. 4-41838 BDT221 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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