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LOT 3602
Attractive Game Scene Engraved Winchester Model
21 Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 22431, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof
Steel barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard factory markings, 2 5/8 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action displays pleasing floral scroll engraving over a matted background around three individual game scenes consisting on a pair of mallards on the left, a covey of quail on the right, and a falcon diving after a song bird on the underside. The triggerguard is marked with the initials “A/C/L” in fine gold inlay. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold “SAFE” marking. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Includes an extra matching numbered and engraved set of 28 inch barrels with improved cylinder/modified chokes and 2 3/4 inch chambers. Also includes a wood and leather takedown case that houses the entire set and two snap caps. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.732 inches; choke constriction .009/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.025 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .729/.739 inches; choke constriction .025/040 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as period custom embellished, retaining 80% period refinished blue finish with some areas of rub wear and light overall handling evidence. There is a small crack on the left of the forend; otherwise, the wood is fine with some scratches, varnish loss, and crisp/sharp checkering. The refinished extra barrel set is very fine with some loose solder. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
extension, choke marked “FULL”, and a 3 inch chamber. The receiver is covered with deep relief cut scrollwork over a matted background
surrounding a trio of silver relief inlaid geese in flight over a field on the left and a trio of relief inlaid silver mallards landing on a pond on the right. The gun is signed by the engraver
at the top of the ejection port “OGAWA”. Beautifully figured, fleur-de-lis checkered forend and pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and Winchester rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom embellished by Shiro Ogawa, retaining 99% blue and silver finishes with minor handling evidence, plum coloration on the slide release, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3604
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 21 Trap Grade
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 8608, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, deluxe walnut stock.
Built circa 1937 with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, chokes marked “FULL”/”FULL”, and 2 5/8 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. Fitted to a blued action which is unadorned aside from being
marked “TRAP” on the triggerplate and features a single selective trigger and a tang mount
automatic safety. Mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail
forend and a pistol grip stock with a Pachmayr recoil pad. Includes a new Winchester oak &
leather takedown case with snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch
length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue finish, some minor subsurface pitting on
the barrels, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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LOT 3603
Ogawa Signed Game Panel Scene Relief Engraved and Silver Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 1317171, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1950 and subsequently custom embellished/ upgraded to the current configuration by Japanese Master Engraver Shiro Ogawa. Single white bead sight on the matted solid rib, 1 1/2 inch wedges of scroll at the muzzle, 2 3/4 inch wedges of scroll at the breech, scroll engraving on the receiver