*C S M CO MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” 45/70 DOUBLE RIFLE AND CASE.

*C S M CO MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” 45/70 DOUBLE RIFLE AND CASE. SN W38197. Cal. 45/70. 26″ Bbls are fitted with one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight in ovate island base, with gold bead front longitudinally dovetailed into tapered base. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and caliber. There are 3″ triangles of engraving at breech ends of bbls. Blued flat-side action fitted with automatic safety and selective single trigger, is engraved in number 21-6 style with relief carved oak leaf and acorn fences. Engraving is unusual in that gold inlaid game vignettes are of American big game; bugling elk on left, moose on right, big horn sheep on bottom, and portrait of Kodiak bear on trigger guard bow. Exceptional crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock is carved in number 21-B style with fleur-di-lis having stippled background, and measures 14-1/4″ over solid red Winchester pad. Stock features engraved steel grip cap and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching braced beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has tan canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with CSM black leather label, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig finish with a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a number of marks commensurate with light use. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some scuffs. Interior shows some compressions mostly from sights. 4-47007 MGM276 (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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	2530	$0.00	C S M CO MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” 45/70 DOUBLE RIFLE AND CASE. SN W38197. Cal. 45/70. 26″ Bbls are fitted with one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight in ovate island base, with gold bead front longitudinally dovetailed into tapered base. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN and caliber. There are 3″ triangles of engraving at breech ends of bbls. Blued flat-side action fitted with automatic safety and selective single trigger, is engraved in number 21-6 style with relief carved oak leaf and acorn fences. Engraving is unusual in that gold inlaid game vignettes are of American big game; bugling elk on left, moose on right, big horn sheep on bottom, and portrait of Kodiak bear on trigger guard bow. Exceptional crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock is carved in number 21-B style with fleur-di-lis having stippled background, and measures 14-1/4″ over solid red Winchester pad. Stock features engraved steel grip cap and vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching braced beavertail ejector forend has inset ebony tip. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has tan canvas outer cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth with CSM black leather label, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains nearly all of its orig finish with a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a number of marks commensurate with light use. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some scuffs. Interior shows some compressions mostly from sights. 4-47007 MGM276 (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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