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LOT 521
Factory Master Nick Kusmit
Engraved Winchester
Model 21 Double Barrel
Shotgun Two Barrel Set
with Boxes and Factory
Letter - Serial no. W32888, 12
gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. This gun was built with blued Winchester Proof Steel
barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted flat vent rib which
is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR JOSEPH K. AMBUS”
along with a gold inlaid “1”, single band of engraving at the breech,
chokes marked “IMP-CYL”/”MOD”, and chambers marked 3 inch with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a blued action which
displays Winchester’s 21-1 engraving pattern showing tasteful use of scrollwork on all sides as well as on the toplever along with “J/K/A” engraved on the
triggerguard. The gun features a single selective trigger, engine turned (jeweled) watertable, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with
a beautiful American walnut AA figured and multi-point checkered semi-beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a black tip inlay as well as a pistol
grip stock blued steel grip cap and skeleton buttplate around a checkered butt. Included is a second set of 30 inch barrels with its own beavertail forend,
a gold “2” at the base of the rib, 3 inch chambers, and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”. Also included are a factory order sheet and letter which confirm the
above configuration of both barrel sets as well as the craftsmen that worked on the gun, including the engraving carried out by renowned Master Engraver
Nick Kusmit. The gun was completed on June 28, 1989, for a Mr. Joseph K. Ambus who was the president of Sandusky Metal Products. The original box and a box
for the extra barrel set are included also included. This gun is nearly identical to the following lot, a 20 gauge two barrel set which was completed on the same
day also for Mr. Ambus. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L):
bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.730 inches; choke
constriction .014/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.030
inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech .734/.733 inches; choke constriction
.008/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.030 inches; 1 1/2
inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of
pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with
minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. The boxes are very fine. The extra
barrel set is excellent. A great chance to own a Kusmit engraved
Model 21!
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000