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LOT 539
Exceptional Winchester Model 12 Trap
Slide Action Shotgun with Original
Box - Serial no. 1948398, 12 gauge, 30
inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1963. Blued steel
barrel with dual nickel
bead sights on the
matted flat vent rib,
standard marking, 2
3/4 inch chamber, and
choke marked “FULL”.
Winchester “WP” proofs are present on the chamber and receiver, correctly
offset for the factory vent rib. Fitted with a beautifully figured three panel
checkered forend and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with blued
steel grip cap and factory rubber recoil pad. Includes the original factory
box. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, near new in box retaining 99% original
blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering. Mechanically untested as
unassembled. The box is very fine with some edge wear.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 538
Factory 21-1 Pattern Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 21
Double Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 31584, 20 gauge, 26 inch
vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured after 1960 during the
custom shop era. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels featuring
dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked “CUSTOM
BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, a single band of engraving at the breech, chokes marked “IMP-
CYL”/”MOD”, and chambers marked 2 3/4” with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the 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 trigger guard. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety. The
gun is fitted with a highly attractive feather crotch figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved iron and an ebony tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock
with blued steel grip cap and checkered bare butt. Includes the original factory box and shipping box. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .617/.615 inches; choke constriction .006/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel;
14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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