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LOT 523
Winchester 20 Gauge Deluxe Grade Model 21
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case, Extra Barrel
Set and Factory Letter - Serial no. 13312, 20
gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, highly
figured checkered walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1946. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel
barrels with dual bead sights on the matted
flat vent rib, standard barrel markings, chokes
marked “FULL/MOD”, and chambers marked 2
3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels
are fitted to a blued action which is unadorned
aside from “DELUXE” and “SKEET” marked on the
triggerplate around the screw. The gun features a
single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual
safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted
with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
beavertail forend as well as a pistol grip stock with
factory grip cap and a checkered bare butt.
The included factory letter lists the this gun as a Deluxe
grade in 20 gauge with a checkered butt, regular comb,
trap wood, deluxe finish, and chokes when inspection
was started on March 13, 1946, and finished on April 4th of the same year. The letter
also lists a repair date of December 22, 1949, to February 6, 1950, at which time the
stock had been shortened and the chokes tested. Also included is a second matching
numbered 26 inch 20 gauge barrel set with “WS-1”/”WS-2” chokes as well as a wood
and leather takedown case. The extra barrel set is not mentioned in the letter.
Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .617/.614 inches; choke
constriction .002(jug)/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.022 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the
primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.617 inches; choke constriction .022/.010 inches;
minimum wall thickness .025/.024 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 13 13/16 inch length of
pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue finish, some minor spotting at the
breech, softened edges, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the replacement stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is also very fine and the case is very good.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 522
Elaborate Engraved and Gold Inlaid Panel Game Scene
Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Skeet Shotgun - Serial no.
30405, 410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1937 and subsequently masterfully upgraded with fine engraving and gold inlay by the hand of a skilled engraver. The gun has a blued steel barrel
featuring dual bead sights on the matted solid rib, standard markings, attractive scroll engraving at the breech and on the receiver extension, 3 inch chamber, and choke marked
“SKEET”. The barrel is fitted to the blued action which displays highly attractive scroll engraving and gold inlaid line borders surrounding a retriever flushing a pair of grouse in a
field on the left, a pair of quail being flushed by a dog on the right, and a solitary quail on the triggerguard, all rendered in
relief gold inlays. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and double diamond checkered forend and a straight grip
stock with single diamond checkering at the wrist and a Winchester red rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch
drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as expertly custom embellished/upgraded, retaining 99% blue finish, 99% gold finish with some
darkening and loss of detail, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
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