Page 457 - 4094-BOOK2

455
LOT 1525
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 14301, 410 gauge, 26 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1934 with a blued barrel featuring a single bead sight, factory markings, 3 inch chamber, and choke marked “FULL”. The barrel is
fitted to the blued receiver which is unadorned aside from the Winchester “WP” proof and the serial number. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured 18-groove forend as well as
a pistol grip stock with checkered factory hard rubber buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original finish with light handling evidence, light slide retraction wear, and some light spotting. The wood is very fine with some scratches, one long and deep on the
left of the stock, and a few dings. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 1524
Delaware State Police Marked Remington
Model 31 Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 74638, 12
gauge, 18 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is one of a reported 196,000 Model 31 shotguns
manufactured between 1931-1949. The “PRR” date code on the left of the matching numbered barrel dates this example to
June of 1946. The right side of the receiver is marked “POLICE GUN - PROPERTY OF DELAWARE STATE POLICE”. Limited examples are known
with similar markings addressed to different police departments and having an 18 1/2 inch barrel length, as Remington offered them this way. “3 M”
stamped on the bottom of the grip area, and a checkered steel buttplate. 2 3/4” chamber, choke constriction measures .008 inches (improved cylinder), and 13 3/4” LOP.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish with some cycling wear on the magazine tube, some light scratches concentrated on the barrel, and a few small areas of minor surface freckling. Stock
is very fine with scattered dents and scratches, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1523
Outstanding Winchester
Model 21 Trap Grade
Double Barrel Shotgun
with Original Factory Box -
Serial no. 26201, 12 gauge, 30
inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel
barrels with a dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, chokes marked “FULL/FULL”, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches
with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a blued action which is unadorned aside from “TRAP” marked on the triggerplate around the screw and
features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. 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 recoil pad. Included with the gun is the original factory box and hanging tag which lists the features on the original label. The label
also states that this is a Trap Grade. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .730/.731 inches; choke constriction .033/.034 inches; minimum
wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with minor handling evidence. The wood is also excellent with some thinning and crazing in the top coat, some scratches,
and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with some storage wear.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1522
Attractively
Engraved Winchester Model
21 Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
- Serial no. 30749, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, highly figured walnut stock. Built with
blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked “CUSTOM
BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, small wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, standard markings, chokes marked
“MOD”/”FULL”, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blue finished
boxlock action which displays highly attractive Winchester 21-5 pattern custom engraving consisting of floral scroll engraving surrounding oval
game scenes depicting a standing pheasant cock on the left, pointing setters on the underside and on the triggerguard, and a standing grouse
on the right side (no factory documentation available). The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is
fitted with a highly attractive well-figured and fancy 21-A pattern checkered beavertail forend with engraved blue fittings as well as a pistol grip
stock with blued steel grip cap and Winchester red rubber recoil pad. Included is a leather takedown case with Winchester label on the interior
lid, cleaning rod, and a pair of snap caps.Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .731/.736 inches; choke
constrictions .011/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.034 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally refinished, retaining 99% blue finish with some patches of cold blue at the breech turning plum, light handling evidence, a few dings and scratches on the
wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500