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LOT 3531
Upgraded Pre-World War II 21-3 Pattern Factory Engraved Winchester
Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 8555, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured circa 1937, this gun was built with blued Winchester Proof Steel
barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, chokes marked “WS-1”/”WS-2”, and chambers
measured 2 3/4” with automatic ejectors. The matching numbered barrels are fitted to the blued action displaying
Winchester’s 21-3 engraving pattern showing tasteful use of scrollwork on all sides as well as on the toplever
and triggerguard and a pointing setter on the action floorplate The gun features a single selective trigger and
the remnants of a tang mounted safety which has been removed and a filler placed in its stead. The gun is fitted
with a beautiful highly figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved forend iron as well as
a straight grip stock with checkered flats and red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .730/.729 inches; choke constriction .004(jug)/.005 inches; minimum wall
thickness .028/.030 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 3/8 inch drop at heel;
14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrels retain 95% refinished blue, and 90% plus original blue finish on the frame with
slight thinning on the triggerguard/lower tang, minor handling evidence, some deterioration of the recoil pad, a
few marks on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3530
Michel Courant Signed, Panel Scene Engraved, and Gold Inlaid
Winchester 20 Gauge Model 12 Slide Action Skeet Shotgun -
Serial no. 1887167, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, highly figured checkered
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1961 and subsequently masterfully elaborately custom embellished
with exceptionally fine engraving and gold inlay by engraver Michel Courant. The gun has a blued steel barrel
featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, attractive gold inlaid vine work and serial number on
the receiver extension, barrel hanger, and muzzle, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke marked “WS-1”. The barrel is fitted to the
blued action which displays highly attractive scroll engraving and gold inlaid line borders surrounding a woman/goddess
in the nude with a leopard, a phoenix, and a crane on the left side and a nude woman riding a centaur grasping a spear in
pursuit of a wild boar. The engraving is signed “M. COURANT” on the left of the action. The gun is fitted with a beautifully
figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with factory black hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Stock
measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.
CONDITION: Very fine as beautifully elaborately custom embellished, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a small crack
on the stock at the left rear of the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000