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LOT 3594
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester .410 Bore Model 23 Classic Double Barrel Shotgun with Box and Case - Serial no. CL410-238E, 410 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the raised ventilated rib, standard markings, “410” on the rib at the breech, 3 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked modified/full. Blued action with light floral scroll engraving on the left and right with a circular panel scene on the bottom with gold inlaid quail in a
prairie surrounded by floral scrolls, engraved top lever, and automatic selective safety. These .410 bore guns share a frame size with the 28 gauge guns. Mounted on a nicely figured checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with steel pistol grip cap, blank initial oval, and Winchester solid recoil pad. Includes the original factory box and a Winchester takedown case (made in Italy) with shipping box. Stock measurements: drop at the comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at the heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 7/16 inches; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is good with a few tears and the case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3595
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 23 Pigeon Grade XTR Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PWK205206E, 20 gauge, 25 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1978 to 1988. Dual white bead sights on the matte vent rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and WinChoke system (SK I/improved cylinder installed). The coin boxlock action displays floral scroll engraving on all sides with a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Mounted in a beautifully figured, floral carved and checkered walnut beavertail forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a Winchester takedown case, a wood handled choke tool, and three extra choke tubes (full, modified, and improved cylinder). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb, 2 13/16 inch drop at heel, and 13 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The custom replacement stock is excellent with limited handling marks and crisp checkering and carving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 3596 Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. RBL001458, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable choke tube system. The coin finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides covering nearly 100% of the surface with “RBL” on a ribbon on the underside. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release and straight grip stock with serrated plastic buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence, a tiny speck of spotting near the left breech, some oil discoloration on the action, and sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3597
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 20 Gauge
RBL Launch Edition NRA Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
NRA000059, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked
“Reserve”, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable choke
tube system. The casehardened finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides
covering nearly 100% of the surface with an NRA coin inlaid in the underside. The gun features
double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point
checkered forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release and straight grip stock with
serrated plastic buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing two snap caps and a choke tube
pouch containing three chokes. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 3598
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial
no. RBL000954, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth
concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable choke tube system (skeet/modified
installed). The coin finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides covering nearly 100% of the surface with “RBL” on a ribbon on
the underside. The gun features a single selective trigger and tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered
forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release and straight grip stock with serrated plastic buttplate. Includes original shipping box as
well as a takedown case containing two snap caps, a nickel oiler, a two piece wooden cleaning rod, shooting glasses, and a choke tube pouch
containing three chokes (improved cylinder, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel;
14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The forend has a slight chip at the shoe on either side, otherwise, the wood is excellent with sharp checkering. The case is very fine, accessories are excellent, and the shipping box is good. Mechanically excellent.
332 Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250