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LOT 3524
Very Scarce Documented Antique Winchester Model 1893 Slide Action Riot Shotgun
with Factory Letter - Serial no. 11543, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1894, the second year of production, this is a solid example of the Winchester Model 1893
shotgun in “riot” configuration. This model was the first slide-action repeating shotgun built by Winchester and was manufactured between 1893 and 1897 with only approximately
31,000 made. The 1893 saw limited success as it was unable to handle modern smokeless loads, and in 1897 Winchester offered customers the option to trade in the 1893 for the
new 1897, and many were destroyed by Winchester when traded in. The included factory letter confirms the 20 inch barrel and gauge of this shotgun, as well as being received at the warehouse
on 18 July 1894 and shipped on 18 September 1894 in order number 20233. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address, model marking, patent date, and “12” at the breech. The two-line
trademark and model designation is marked on the action bar, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame. It is fitted with a bead front sight. Mounted with a grooved walnut forearm
and plain round knob pistol grip stock with a correct smooth unmarked steel shotgun buttplate. Matching assembly number “2094” located on the butt of the stock and underside of the buttplate. Length
of pull is 12 7/8 inches.
CONDITION: Good, retains faint traces of the original finish with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scattered patches of light spotting, and some minor tool marks on the sides of the barrel at the breech. The refinished
wood is also good with a few scattered minor chips and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3523
Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun with Cutts Compensator
- Serial no. 32822, 410 gauge, 22 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1954 with a blued solid
rib barrel featuring an added Lyman Cutts Compensator with skeet choke installed, factory markings, 3 inch chambers, and choke marked “SKEET”. The barrel is fitted to a
blued receiver which is unadorned aside from the Winchester “WP” proof and the serial number. The gun is fitted with an attractively
figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock, both with diamond pattern, factory hard rubber buttplate. Stock
measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine retaining 90% plus original blue finish with light handling evidence, some slide retraction wear, minor
spotting, and crisp checkering on the very fine wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3522
Engraved Winchester Model 12
Skeet Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 1927751, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, fancy
checkered walnut stock. Manufactured in 1961 and subsequently beautifully upgraded to the current configuration.
Blued barrel with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Winchester markings, choke marked “WS-1”, and 2
3/4 inch chambers. The receiver displays fine scroll engraving flanking oval game scenes on either side of the action with a birdie setter
on the left and a pheasant cock taking off from a field on the right along with “B/W/S” signed on either side at the rear. The gun is fitted with a
beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and a factory checkered buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch
drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as factory quality upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% blue finish with minor handling evidence, sharp engraving, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3521
Factory “The Gunworks” Engraved and Gold
Inlaid Winchester Super-X Model 1 Limited Production Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Custom
Shop Letter - Serial no. SX5P0042, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. The included copy of
the U.S. Repeating Arms Custom Shop letter confirms the current gauge, engraving, seven gold inlays, high polish finish,
select grade wood, and checkering as well as stating that the engraving work was carried out by The Gunworks of Rustburg, VA.
The letter also states that this gun was one of just 100 built in this special serial number range by the Custom Shop. The gun is
currently equipped with a blued Winchester Proof Steel barrel featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Winchester markings, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and
choke marked “SKEET”. The barrel is attached to the blue finished action which displays highly attractive scroll engraving over a punchdot background flanking a pair of pointers flushing
a grouse on the left and a flock of mallards over a pond on the right, with all of the animals inlaid in fine gold. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with factory grip cap
(screw cover detached but included) and factory buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish with some patina above the trigger guard and some light handling marks overall. Stock is excellent, with light pressure dents and minimal varnish wear.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3520
Winchester 20 Gauge Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no.
31179, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Winchester Proof
Steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the added matted flat vent rib, standard Winchester
markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP-CYL”/”MOD”. The barrels are fitted
to the blued action which is unadorned aside from the serial number on the upper tang and other standard markings. The gun
features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend
and a pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and rubber Winchester recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .615/.614 inches; choke constriction
.004/.010 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.029 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 99% blue finish with some minor subsurface pits, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500