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LOT 3490
Cased, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 23 Side by Side Custom Two Barrel Hunting Set Shotgun - Serial no. WBS-318E, 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 Decelerator 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 containing two sets of snap caps (one for each gauge). Measurements for the 28 gauge set: Bore nine inches from the muzzle measured at .554/.554 inches; choke constriction measures .008/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.033 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): Bore nine inches from the muzzle .619/.619 inches; choke constriction measures .010/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.031 inches; drop at the comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light muzzle wear and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with scattered scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with separating interior walls. Extra barrel set is excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 3491
Factory Engraved Arrieta/New England Arms Co. 20 Gauge Sidelock Side by Side Shotgun - Serial no. 57-03-371-03, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2003 and built with steel barrels, single brass bead on the concave solid rib with light band of leafy engraving and a spray of floral scroll on the rib at the breech with “New England Arms Co.” and “QUALITY POINT - Maine U.S.A.- Made in Spain” on the right and left barrels respectively, 2 3/4 inch chambers and chokes marked cylinder/ improved cylinder. The casehardened hand detachable sidelock action displays floral scroll surrounding floral bouquets on each lock. The triggerguard has light scroll on the bow and “No 371-03” hand cut on the lower tang. Fitted with double triggers and an automatic tang safety with hand cut markings. Mounted in a nicely contrasted multipoint checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore nine inches from the breech measures .624/.623 inches; choke constriction .003/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.035 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at the heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock and forearm checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 3492 Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Parker Reproduction DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 20-02960, 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 as well as the original box. Barrel and stock measurements: bore measured nine inches from the breech .620/.618 inches; choke constriction .012/.019; minimum wall thickness .035/.035 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish and 99% plus original case colors with some light handling marks concentrated on the barrel with crisp engraving on the action. Wood is very fine with some scattered dings and scratches on the stock and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case and box are very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 333