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LOT 579
Very Scarce Pre-World War II Winchester Model 42 Trap Grade Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 21151, 410 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Reportedly this is one of only 231 Model 42 Trap Grades manufactured between 1934 and 1939. Blued barrel with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard Winchester barrel markings, 3 inch chamber, and choke marked modified. The blued receiver is unadorned aside from the serial number and “TRAP” on the underside. Highly figured, multi-point checkered slide handle and pistol grip stock with Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate. Included are copies of reference information sent by Winchester giving information on the Model 42 Trap Grade guns. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% professionally reapplied blue finish, minor handling evidence, a small patch of minor oxidation
LOT 580
Winchester 20 Gauge
Model 24 Double
Barrel Shotgun with
Factory Box - Serial
no. 60500, 20 gauge, 26
inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1948. Blued barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard markings, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP. CYL.”/”MOD”. The receiver is unadorned aside from the serial number
features double triggers and an automatic tang safety. Plain figured, smooth beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Includes very scarce original factory
picture box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with a few
scratches on the receiver and on the edge of the triggerguard. The wood is very fine with numerous scattered dings and scratches and some wear in the varnish. The box is very fine with minor wear.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 581
Large Round Double Sided Winchester- Western Advertising Sign with Hanging Bracket - This 38 inch diameter round Winchester-Western sign has the
“Winchester Rider” logo on a black background with a red and white border.
It is marked “WINCHESTER/Western” on
both sides. Comes with a wrought iron
wall bracket that is approximately 41 1/2 inches long and a shipping box for
the sign.
CONDITION: Very fine with some light storage/display evidence and some minor spots of light surface oxidation. The hanging bracket is also fine with a couple light spots of surface oxidation around the mounting holes. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 582
Excellent Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Field Shotgun with Box - Serial no.
1945895, 12 gauge, 28 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1963. Blued barrel with single bead
sight, standard Winchester markings, 2 3/4 inch
chamber, and choke marked “FULL”. The blued action has the Winchester “WP”
proof and serial number. Plain 11 groove forend and smooth pistol grip stock with
Winchester buttplate. Includes the original factory box. Length of pull 14 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with only the slightest handling marks. The box is fine with light wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
at the
rib junction over the barrel address, and sharp checkering on the stock and slide handle. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
and the Winchester “WP” proof. The gun
LOT 583
Winchester 10 Gauge Presentation Signal Cannon with Crate - Produced by the Bellmore-Johnson Tool Company under license from Olin Corp. Marked for 10 gauge blanks only and a matching finished “W.R.A.Co.” marked carriage, 6 1/2 inches wide and 11 1/2 inches long. This cannon is the presentation model which features brass barrel and carriage with a polished steel accents. It is marked “001298” on the left side near the breech. The cannon rests on a wooden base. Includes a wooden “Winchester” crate.
CONDITION: Very fine with an attractive patina on the brass. The wood base shows only a few handling marks from the wheels of the carriage. Crate is very fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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