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B. Williams Signed, Master Engraved Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Tournament Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 3624, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Built prior to World War II and subsequently masterfully embellished to its current configuration with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard Winchester markings, 3 inch wedges of engraving at either breech backed by dual gold inlaid bands, chokes marked “WS-1”/”WS-2”, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a blued action with near full coverage floral scroll engraving over a matted background surrounding “TOURNAMENT” inlaid in gold on the triggerplate along with a number of fleur-de-lis and scrolls all encompassed by gold inlaid line borders. The gun features a single selective trigger signed “ENGR” and “S.B.Williams” on either side, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with a beautiful highly figured and fancy fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with matching engraved and gold inlaid fitting and a straight grip stock with a checkered bare butt. Included is a wood and leather takedown case, a pair of snap caps, and a nickel oiler. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .729/.730 inches; choke constriction .003(jug)/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.029 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as elaborately custom embellished, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, crisp engraving, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with minor storage/transit wear. Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000