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LOT 474
Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester 20 Gauge Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting
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Set Shotgun - Serial no. WBS-305E, 20 gauge, 25 1/2
inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof steel barrels marked “MODEL
XXIII - WINCHESTER CUSTOM 2 BARREL HUNTING SET - 20 GA. 2 3/4” & 3”” on the left barrel with automatic ejectors, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and “WP” proofs on the flats. Both barrel
sets feature wedges of light scroll engraving and are numbered “1” and “2” respectively at the breech end of the rib. Blue boxlock receiver with jeweled watertable and fine scroll engraving surrounding gold inlaid scenes of grouse on the right, a pheasant on the left, and a bust of John Olin’s famous lab, King Buck, with a duck in
his mouth on the underside. The trigger guard tang is marked “ONE OF 500”. Beautifully figured, checkered pistol grip stock and beavertail forearm
with fancy fleur-de-lis carved accents, engraved blue steel grip cap, blank initial oval, and solid Winchester/Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. The 28 gauge barrel set is also 25 1/2 inches and features 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors,
improved cylinder/modified chokes, and its own matching forearm. Includes a leather bound takedown case for the set, two sets of snap caps (one for each gauge), and oiler. Measurements for the 28 gauge set: Bore nine inches from the muzzle measured at .553/.553 inches; choke constriction measures .008/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): Bore nine inches from the muzzle .618/.618 inches; choke constriction measures .010/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.032 inches; drop at the comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/8 inches; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with some minor scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 475
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 12-00931, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun, this is one of only 1,500 built in 12 gauge according to page 180 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP.CYL”/”MOD”. The casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The gun features a single selective trigger and automatic tang mounted safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with carved flats, blank inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Includes leather takedown case with canvas cover and nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .735/.735 inches; choke constriction .005/.010 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.026 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks concentrated on the buttstock, crisp checkering, and crisp stock and forend checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 476
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Parker Reproduction DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 20-04538, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP.CYL”/”MOD”. The casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The gun features a single selective trigger and automatic tang mounted safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with carved flats, blank inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Includes leather takedown case and two snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 477 Factory Engraved Kimber 16 Gauge Valier Grade II Side By Side Sidelock Shotgun - Serial no. 06SLE249, 16 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead on the matted solid
rib, a light band of leafy engraving at the breech, chambers marked improved cylinder/modified, and chamber marked 2 3/4 inches. Casehardened sideplate action displaying light floral scroll engraving making excellent use of negative space with a banner reading “KIMBER” above the cocking indicator. Fitted with double triggers, and manual tang mounted safety. Mounted in a fantastically contrasted multipoint checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release, and straight grip stock with teardrop drop points and checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and vivid case colors with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving and overall crisp forend and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500