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The gun includes a second matching set of 28 inch 28 gauge barrels with matching engraving and its own beavertail forend and featuring 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors and chokes marked “IMP-CYL”/”MOD”. Also included is a leather bound Winchester takedown case with canvas cover, cleaning brushes, a pair of nickel snap caps for each barrel set, nickel oiler, Model 21 hang tag, two booklets, biographical information on long time Winchester employee Edward
W. Ulrich who commissioned the gun, and information on the 28 gauge Model 21s. Barrel measurements for the
28 gauge set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .550/.551 inches; choke constriction .044/.044 inches.
Barrel and stock measurements primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .616/.617 inches; choke
constriction .007/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.035 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14
1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as custom embellished/upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrel set is near mint with slight oxidation in two areas on the under rib. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
Estimate: 25,000 - 25,000
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