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LOT 3526
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester .410 Bore Model 21 Grand American
Style Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 33155, 410 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof Steel marked barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER”, standard barrel markings, 3 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving at either breech, chokes marked “IMP. CYL”/”MOD”, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued boxlock action displays beautiful modified Grand American pattern engraving consisting of near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding four gold inlaid game scenes. The left shows a setter in a field scene, the right has a pointer in a field scene, the underside shows a pair of pheasant standing in a field scene, and a bust of a pointer on the trigger guard all rendered in highly detailed gold inlay. The gun features a gold plated single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch with gold “SAFE”. Outstanding, feather crotch figured, fancy 21-B pattern fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, rotary latch release, and ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with matching fleur-de-lis checkering and engraved and gold inlaid “GRAND/AMERICAN” grip cap, blank gold inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Included is a second matching set of 28 inch .410 bore barrels with matching engraving and its own beavertail forend and featuring 3 inch chambers with ejectors and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”. Also included is a wood and leather takedown case,cleaning tools, a pair of nickel snap caps, and a nickel oiler. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall as custom embellished, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Other than some oxidation hidden under the forend, the extra barrel set is also very fine. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
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