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LOT 3501
Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 21 Double
Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter -
Serial no. 31840, 20 gauge, 30 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 ROBERT R.
WOODWARD”, single band of engraving at the breech, chokes marked “FULL”/”FULL”, and chambers marked 2 3/4” 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 side as well as on the toplever and triggerguard. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a
tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautiful highly figured and multi-point
checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and an ebony tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap,
“R/R/W” in the gold inscription oval, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. The included factory letter confirms the above configuration of chokes,
sights, chambers, vent rib, barrel length, and name plate when it was completed for Mr. Robert R. Woodward on February 7, 1966. While
Robert R. Woodward cannot be positively identified, a likely candidate is the Robert R. Woodward of the Woodstock, Illinois area who was a
veteran of World War II and owned a car dealership until his untimely death in 1973. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech .613/.617 inches; choke constriction .025/.027 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.029 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop
at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 98% refurbished blue finish with minor handling evidence, a few patches of light spotting on the action, barrels, and
triggerguard, a few scratches on the stock, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3502
Highly Attractive and Very Scarce Framed Nobel’s Explosive Co. Ballistite and Empire Smokeless Shotgun Powder Advertising Lithograph -
Ballistite was patented in 1887, with both Ballistite and Empire smokeless powders being a creation by the legendary Alfred Nobel, and produced by his
Nobel’s Explosive Co. This colored lithograph advertises both of these smokeless shotgun powders, with Ballistite described as “dense” and Empire described
as “bulk” near the top. Below the text is a smiling woman in sporting attire, holding up a harvested pheasant in one hand, and a side by side shotgun in the
other. The lithograph retains a hanging eyelet at the top and is nicely matted in a hardwood frame. The frame measures approximately 35 1/4 x 21 5/8 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, the lithograph itself showing vibrant color and distinct imagery with a few minor stains at the bottom and a few scattered creases. The
matting and frame are excellent with a few scattered minor handling/storage marks on the frame. An attractive piece to enhance
a gun room or sporting lounge!
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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