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LOT 1483
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester 20 Gauge Model 23 Classic Double Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. CL20-491E, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold
finish, walnut stock. Introduced in 1978. Built with blued Winchester Proof steel
monoblock barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the raised ventilated rib, standard markings, 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked improved cylinder/modified. The barrels are fitted to
the blued action with light floral scroll engraving on the sides and a circular panel scene on the bottom with
gold inlaid pheasant. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector. The
gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved iron and
black wedge at tip and pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap, blank initial oval, and Winchester recoil pad.
Includes a Winchester takedown case. Stock measurements: drop at the comb 1 5/16 inches; drop at the heel 2
1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, with retaining 97% plus original blue finish, light handling evidence, some light oxidation toward the muzzle, and sharp checkering on the wood. Both sight beads absent.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a broken latch.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 1482
Factory Game Scene Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. RBL Reserve
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. RBL004978, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 2010. Built with blued steel dovetail lump
barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth flat vent rib which is marked “Reserve”,
standard barrel markings, wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, interchangeable choke
system (improved cylinder/modified installed), and 3 inch chambers with Southgat type ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving
surrounding a pair of pheasant cocks on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, and “RBL 12” on the
underside. The gun features dual gold triggers, gilded lockwork, a rolled triggerguard, and a tang
mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a highly attractive beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved iron as well as a straight hand stock with Galazan
rubber recoil pad. Includes takedown case containing a set of snap caps, an extra thinner recoil pad, and six extra choke tubes (two improved cylinder, two skeet 1, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch
drop at comb, 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, with minor handling evidence, some spotting at the base of the rib, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1481
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge DHE Grade Parker Reproduction Double Barrel Shotgun
with Box - Serial no. 20-04865, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. About
12,000 manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun. Built with a
single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP.CYL”/”MOD”. The barrels are fitted to
the casehardened action which displays DH grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The gun features a single selective
trigger and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved flats,
black factory grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered butt. Includes the original factory box. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from
the breech .620/.619 inches; choke constriction .010/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.032 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and 95% original case colors with minor handling evidence, some muting of the colors on the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 1480
Factory Engraved
Winchester 28 Gauge DHE Grade Parker Reproduction Double Barrel
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 28-03348, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun with just over 12,000
total built of which some 3,500 were 28 gauge DHE grades. Built with a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, 2 3/4 inch
chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “”MOD”/”FULL”. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size “00” action with lightning cuts
which displays classic DH grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a hide of pheasants on the underside
along with “PARKER”. The gun features a single selective trigger and an automatic tang
mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with
engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, black factory grip cap, blank gold inscription
oval, and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered butt. Includes a the original factory takedown case
with canvas cover and a set of snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from
the breech .553/.552 inches; choke constriction .015/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .019/.020 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at
comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, 95% original case colors with some muting, some minor handling
evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. One of the cover zippers needs work;
otherwise, the case is very fine.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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