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LOT 3600
Engraved Winchester 28 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. W38052, 28 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with dual white bead sights 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 “WS-1”/”WS-2”, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and marked “CT. Shotgun Mfg./New Britain, CT.” on the
forend lug. The barrels are fitted to a blued boxlock action which displays beautiful
21-6 pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage floral scrollwork surrounding
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 pheasant in a field scene, and a
bust of a pointer on the trigger guard, all of which are rendered in excellent
high detail. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger and tang
mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with a gorgeously figured
and fancy 21-A pattern checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings,
rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay along with a straight grip stock with
matching checkering, a blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt.
Includes a wood and leather takedown case and a reproduction Winchester
box. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .550/.548 inches; choke constriction .003/.004 inches; 1 7/16 inch
drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 2 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as finished by C.S.M.C., retaining 99% original blue finish
with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is
very fine. Case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3601
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge RBL Professional Double Rifle with Scope and
Case - Serial no. RBL005683, 20 cal., 24 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped green fiber optic blade front sight, flip-up rear sight, a set of scope rings holding a Leupold FX-II 2.5x20mm Ultralight scope, front sling stud, one inch wedges of scroll at either breech,
and chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to
a casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving
surrounding “PROFESSIONAL” in gold on either side and “RBL 20” on
the underside. The rifle features dual gold triggers and a tang mounted
automatic safety. The rifle is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point
checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with
steel grip cap, rear sling stud, and factory recoil pad. Included is a takedown case.
Length of pull 14 3/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with some streaking in the varnish, a few minor marks, ding absent from the recoil pad at heel, and sharp checkering. Scope optics clear. Case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
334 Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000