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LOT 1483
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester 20 Gauge
Model 21 Grand American Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel
Set with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. W30436, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent
rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with dual white bead sights
on the matted vent rib which is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR FRED J. RUSSELL”, 3 inch wedges of floral scroll
engraving at either breech, chokes marked “IMP CYL”/”MOD”, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are
fitted to a blued boxlock action which displays beautiful Grand American pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage
floral scrollwork surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left side shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a
pointer in a field scene, the underside shows a pair of pheasants in a field scene, and a bust of a setter on the triggerguard
all rendered in exquisite highly detailed gold inlay. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger, jeweled flats and
watertable, and tang mounted manual safety. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis
checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock with
matching fleur-de-lis checkering and engraved, gold inlaid “GRAND/AMERICAN” grip cap, gold inscription oval marked “F/J/R”,
and leather covered recoil pad. Included is a second matching set of 26 inch barrels with matching engraving and its own
beavertail forend and featuring 3 inch chambers and chokes marked “FULL”/”FULL”. Also included is a factory letter confirming
the above configuration as well as the wood and leather takedown case that houses the entire set (contains snap caps, oiler,
and cleaning tools) when the gun was finished on August 16, 1973. Barrel measurements for the extra barrel set (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .617/.617 inches; choke constriction .033/.028 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.029
inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .617/.616 inches; choke constriction
.012/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.026 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 16 5/16 inch
length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 10 oz.
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