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LOT 1642
Upgraded Winchester .410 Model 21 Grand American Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 33512, 410 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold
finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, standard barrel markings, 3 inch wedges of
floral scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked “IMP CYL”/”MOD”, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays beautiful Grand American pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage floral scrollwork surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left side shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a pointer in a field scene, the underside shows a pair of pheasants in a field scene, and
a bust of a pointer on the triggerguard all rendered in highly detailed gold inlay. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with matching fleur-de-lis checkering and engraved and gold inlaid “GRAND/AMERICAN” grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Included
is a second matching numbered set of 28 inch 20 gauge barrels with matching engraving and its own beavertail forend and featuring 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”.