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LOT 525
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Grand National Featherweight Quail Special Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. GNQ91E, 20 gauge, 25 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked “QUAIL SPECIAL”, flourishes of scroll at the upper breech, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and WinChoke system (skeet/improved cylinder installed). The coin finished action displays a dog flushing a pair of quail on the left, two quail in flight
on the right, and a quail under “GRAND NATIONAL QUAIL CLUB” on the underside all of which is surrounded
by floral scroll engraving. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point fleur-de-lis checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Winchester rubber recoil pad. Includes a Winchester luggage style takedown case and two extra chokes (modified and full). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .620/.620 inches; minimum wall thickness 031/.033 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with scattered light marks and sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 526
Factory Engraved Winchester Double Xpress
Grand European Over/Under Rifle with Box -
Serial no. DRN00309, 7x57 R mm cal., 23 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight, fold rear sight on the rear quarter rib which hosts quick detach scope mounts and is marked “Grand European”. The coin finishes action displays a boar on the left, a stag on the right, and a mouflon sheep on the underside, all of which are surrounded by extensive floral scrollwork. The rifle features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with engraved coin grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and Winchester rubber
recoil pad. Includes a original factory box and a set of scope rings. Length of pull 13 1/2 inches. Weight 8 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, some light pitting on the grip cap, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 527
Joseph Master Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Lightweight Pigeon Grade Model 101 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK284573E, 20 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors, and WinChoke system (modified/full installed). The coin finished action displays beautifully
executed game scenes depicting a hunter shooting over a pair of dogs in a field on the left, a hunter shooting at ducks in a marsh on the right, “Buffalo Bill/Historical
Center” marked on the trigger guard, and a rendition of Eugene Ivard’s “I Wish I Had Dad’s Winchester” painting showing a boy sitting on a fence watching geese flying overhead. The gun is signed just ahead of the trigger guard “Joseph ‘89” for the master engraver known only by that name who has carried out the work on this Pigeon Grade gun. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with black Pachmayr Old English rubber recoil pad. Includes a Winchester takedown case and two extra choke tubes (skeet and improved cylinder). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally embellish, retaining 99% original blue and showing a few areas of minor discoloration in the coin finish. The wood shows some dings and scratches, mostly near the toe, otherwise it is very fine with sharp checkering. The case is fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 528
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 101 Presentation Pigeon Grade Over/ Under Broadway Trap Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK385513, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted Broadway trap vent rib which is marked “PIGEON GRADE”, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked
improved modified/full. The blued action displays a standing pigeon on the underside and a pair of gold inlaid bird scenes depicting two pheasants in flight
on either side all surrounded by beautiful floral scrollwork and white gold inlaid borders. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”. Beautifully figured, multi- point checkered semi-Schnabel tip forend matching engraved fittings, and pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with Winchester ventilated recoil pad. Includes a Winchester luggage style takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch
drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and gold finishes, minimal minor handling evidence mostly on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500 379