*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE.

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE. SN 4933. Cal. 20ga. 28″ bbls with matted, concave tapered rib, red Bradley front sight and silver center. 2-3/4″ chambers “WS1 /WS2” choke, dbl triggers and ejectors. Side of left bbl is marked “Winchester-20 Gauge/2-3/4 Cham.” Standard step side receiver, mounted with nicely feather grained walnut, with checkered, pistol grip with silver inlaid initial shield, engraved OT and solid red Pachmayr recoil pad, checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -..615. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -(.012). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6lbs. 15oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as Trap Grade, 20 ga, with 28″ bbls. right bbl No. 1, left bbl No. 2, Skeet Choke. “Right bbl to pattern uniform distribution in 20″ circle at 35′ from muzzle; left bbl to pattern uniform distribution in 28″ circle at 65′ from muzzle. The patterns made at 25-30 yds even distribution. This is important. Sights Bradley Red 1/8″ and Number 94B. Double triggers, forward trigger to pull choke bbl, right trigger in left hand slot. Selective ejectors, non-automatic safety, pistol grip stock, beavertail forend, trap grade wood, trap finish, hard rubber buttplate.” Also accompanied by leather, leg-o-mutton case embossed O.T./20. Lid of case has a slightly faded and torn Abercrombie & Fitch label.”OT” is thought to be Oakleigh Thorne(1866-1948)the well-to-do Millbrook, New York banker and financier. Thorne was affiliated with Wells Fargo & Co and Trust Company of America in the early part of the 20th century. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% of a proper, probably factory restored blue, with some minor thinning caused by forend and a couple minor light handling marks. Receiver retains most of a proper, probably factory restored finish, with just a few minor scratches and some faint thinning across bottom. Stock is sound with minor chip behind top tang and retains much of its orig finish with hand worn patina through grip area and usual minor handling nicks and dings. Forend is sound with good checkering, much of its orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety and nice, shiny bores. 4-38754 BDT1 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1442	$8,337.50	SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE. SN 4933. Cal. 20ga. 28″ bbls with matted, concave tapered rib, red Bradley front sight and silver center. 2-3/4″ chambers “WS1 /WS2” choke, dbl triggers and ejectors. Side of left bbl is marked “Winchester-20 Gauge/2-3/4 Cham.” Standard step side receiver, mounted with nicely feather grained walnut, with checkered, pistol grip with silver inlaid initial shield, engraved OT and solid red Pachmayr recoil pad, checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -..615. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -(.012). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6lbs. 15oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Accompanied by Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying as Trap Grade, 20 ga, with 28″ bbls. right bbl No. 1, left bbl No. 2, Skeet Choke. “Right bbl to pattern uniform distribution in 20″ circle at 35′ from muzzle; left bbl to pattern uniform distribution in 28″ circle at 65′ from muzzle. The patterns made at 25-30 yds even distribution. This is important. Sights Bradley Red 1/8″ and Number 94B. Double triggers, forward trigger to pull choke bbl, right trigger in left hand slot. Selective ejectors, non-automatic safety, pistol grip stock, beavertail forend, trap grade wood, trap finish, hard rubber buttplate.” Also accompanied by leather, leg-o-mutton case embossed O.T./20. Lid of case has a slightly faded and torn Abercrombie & Fitch label.”OT” is thought to be Oakleigh Thorne(1866-1948)the well-to-do Millbrook, New York banker and financier. Thorne was affiliated with Wells Fargo & Co and Trust Company of America in the early part of the 20th century. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% of a proper, probably factory restored blue, with some minor thinning caused by forend and a couple minor light handling marks. Receiver retains most of a proper, probably factory restored finish, with just a few minor scratches and some faint thinning across bottom. Stock is sound with minor chip behind top tang and retains much of its orig finish with hand worn patina through grip area and usual minor handling nicks and dings. Forend is sound with good checkering, much of its orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety and nice, shiny bores. 4-38754 BDT1 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}