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LOT 1488
Winchester Model 21 Duck Grade Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 25843, 12
gauge, 32 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1940 and
1953. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel dovetail lump barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on
the matted concave solid rib, factory markings, chokes marked full/full (measured .031/.032 inches), and 3
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which is unadorned aside from “DUCK”
marked over the floorplate screw and featured a single selective trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold
inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend and
pistol grip stock with Winchester red rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at
heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 95% blue finish with light handling evidence/edge wear and some minor pitting. The stock shows a nicely
repaired crack around the upper tang, a few scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1487
Winchester Model 21 Skeet Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 20992, 12 gauge,
26 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1945 and 1960.
Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with red bead front and steel mid-bead sights
on the matted concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, chokes marked “WS-1”/WS-2”, and chambers
marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which is unadorned aside from
“SKEET” marked on the triggerplate behind 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 a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .731/.732 inches; choke constriction
.004(jug)/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with areas of dried grease, some minor spotting, light handling evidence, some thinning of the varnish in areas,
and sharp checkering on the revarnished stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1486
Winchester Model 21 Skeet 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 22107,
20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured prior to
1960. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with red bead front and steel mid-
bead sights on the matted concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, chokes marked “WS-1”/WS-2”, and
chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which is unadorned aside
from “SKEET” marked on the triggerplate behind the screw and features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted
manual safety with gold “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. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L):
bore diameter nine inches from the breech .617/.616 inches; choke constriction .001(jug)/.010 inches; minimum wall
thickness .021/.020 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue finish with light handling evidence, scattered minor spotting, a few small dings in the wood,
and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 1489
Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 29503, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured prior to 1960. Built with blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels
featuring a single steel bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, chokes marked
“MOD”/FULL”, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the blued action which is
unadorned and features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety with 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 a Pachmayr White-Line recoil pad.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .730/.730 inches; choke constriction .010/.032 inches; minimum wall
thickness .033/.032 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some rubbing under the forend, a few scattered scratches, and minor handling evidence. The wood is freshened with a few scratches and sharp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500 451