*FABULOUS WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DLX NO.5 ENGR, TWO BARREL SET FOR CHICAGO INDUSTRIALIST S. H. “WACKY” ARNOLT.

*FABULOUS WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DLX NO.5 ENGR, TWO BARREL SET FOR CHICAGO INDUSTRIALIST S. H. “WACKY” ARNOLT. SN 12075. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels. Both bbl sets with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, have 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs, chamber lengths, and 28″ set with “Mod” on bottom of right flat. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Winchester Proof Steel”, 26″ bbls with “WS1” and “WS2″, bottoms of 28” bbls with “Full and Full”. Blued 20 ga action with rounded frame has raised portion above fences to accommodate rib, and is fitted with automatic safety, selective single trigger, and automatic ejectors. Action is engraved in superb 21-5 style, executed undoubtedly by George Ulrich with sprays of scroll flanking vignettes of game (pheasant on left, grouse on right)in ovals on sides of action; setter retrieving bird is in circle on trigger plate. A setter is engraved in lozenge on trigger guard bow. XXXX flame figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features Winchester embossed composition grip cap and standard point pattern checkering. Matching unbraced beavertail ejector forend has typical Winchester 21 release. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.610, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Purchased on June 20, 1947 by Stanley H. Arnolt, II, founder of Arnolt Corporation, known for making lightweight marine engines, tubular frames for furniture, bomber parts during war, boat trailers, travel campers, pilot ejection mechanisms, as well as “Rol-R-Lift” material handling tools. He was also the designer and builder of the Arnolt – Bristol sports car with Bertone of Turin Coachworks Body. He established S. H. Arnolt, Inc. as an importer and distributor of foreign cars including MG, Morris-Minor, and Riley; he later added Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Aston-Martin. Included with this shotgun is a 1954 Arnolt – Bristol sports car catalog, picturing the deluxe and competition models. He received his nickname on a foggy night in 1938 after crossing Lake Michigan using one of his newly developed inboard marine engines in a 13″ boat. As he approached the Navy pier in Chicago he was greeted with “Hallo there Wacky”, the story made the news, and the nickname stuck. PROVENANCE: Winchester factory letter with specifications stating that it was shipped to V L & A. V L & A records with Griffin & Howe cover letter stating that it was sold to S H Arnolt on June 20, 1947, with specs for this gun. Information about Arnolt. Pamphlet on Arnolt-Bristol sports car. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with some scattered light flecks and marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered on fences and sharp edges. There is some evidence of light cleaning to freckling on left side of action. Floorplate is considerably flaked to mostly silver, and slightly brown. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with some areas rubbed through and a considerable number of usage marks, some fairly deep, especially on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in perfect time. Trigger is excellent. 4-46122 (35,000-55,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	2517	$39,675.00	FABULOUS WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DLX NO.5 ENGR, TWO BARREL SET FOR CHICAGO INDUSTRIALIST S. H. “WACKY” ARNOLT. SN 12075. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels. Both bbl sets with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, have 1-1/4″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Winchester proofs, chamber lengths, and 28″ set with “Mod” on bottom of right flat. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Winchester Proof Steel”, 26″ bbls with “WS1” and “WS2″, bottoms of 28” bbls with “Full and Full”. Blued 20 ga action with rounded frame has raised portion above fences to accommodate rib, and is fitted with automatic safety, selective single trigger, and automatic ejectors. Action is engraved in superb 21-5 style, executed undoubtedly by George Ulrich with sprays of scroll flanking vignettes of game (pheasant on left, grouse on right)in ovals on sides of action; setter retrieving bird is in circle on trigger plate. A setter is engraved in lozenge on trigger guard bow. XXXX flame figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features Winchester embossed composition grip cap and standard point pattern checkering. Matching unbraced beavertail ejector forend has typical Winchester 21 release. 26″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.005, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.610, right -.610. Bore restrictions: left -.017, right -.011. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Purchased on June 20, 1947 by Stanley H. Arnolt, II, founder of Arnolt Corporation, known for making lightweight marine engines, tubular frames for furniture, bomber parts during war, boat trailers, travel campers, pilot ejection mechanisms, as well as “Rol-R-Lift” material handling tools. He was also the designer and builder of the Arnolt – Bristol sports car with Bertone of Turin Coachworks Body. He established S. H. Arnolt, Inc. as an importer and distributor of foreign cars including MG, Morris-Minor, and Riley; he later added Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Aston-Martin. Included with this shotgun is a 1954 Arnolt – Bristol sports car catalog, picturing the deluxe and competition models. He received his nickname on a foggy night in 1938 after crossing Lake Michigan using one of his newly developed inboard marine engines in a 13″ boat. As he approached the Navy pier in Chicago he was greeted with “Hallo there Wacky”, the story made the news, and the nickname stuck. PROVENANCE: Winchester factory letter with specifications stating that it was shipped to V L & A. V L & A records with Griffin & Howe cover letter stating that it was sold to S H Arnolt on June 20, 1947, with specs for this gun. Information about Arnolt. Pamphlet on Arnolt-Bristol sports car. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with some scattered light flecks and marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered on fences and sharp edges. There is some evidence of light cleaning to freckling on left side of action. Floorplate is considerably flaked to mostly silver, and slightly brown. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with some areas rubbed through and a considerable number of usage marks, some fairly deep, especially on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in perfect time. Trigger is excellent. 4-46122 (35,000-55,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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