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LOT 3553
Factory Engraved Winchester Double Xpress Grand European Over/Under Rifle in .257 Roberts with Case - Serial no. DRN01200E, 257 Roberts 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 finished 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 cheek piece, and Winchester rubber recoil pad. Includes a Winchester luggage style takedown case and
a set of scope rings. Length of pull 13 13/16 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and a few scratches on the front scope base. The wood is very fine with scattered light scratches and handling evidence and sharp checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3554
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 501 Grand European Over/Under Skeet Shotgun with Case and Box - Serial no. K280602E, 20 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual
white bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked “Grand European”, standard barrel markings, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “SK”/”SK”. The coin finished action displays attractive full coverage rose and scroll engraving in the classic English styling with “Grand/European” marked in an oval on the underside. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted safety/
selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock. Includes a correct Winchester Grand European luggage style takedown case and original factory box. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine with light wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3555
Factory Engraved Winchester Grand European XTR Over/Under Combination Gun in Scarce 12 Gauge/.300 Winchester Magnum Configuration with Case - Serial no. SR000709, 12/300 Winchester Magnum gauge, 25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Beaded blade front and folding rear sights on the
matted solid rib which is marked “Grand European” and hosts quick detach scope mounts. The shotgun chamber is marked 3 inches with an automatic ejector and WinChoke chokes (improved cylinder
installed). The coin finished action displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a moose on the left, a pair of capercaillie on the right, and “GRAND/EUROPEAN” and a roaring red stag on the underside. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with engraved coin grip cap, raised cheek piece, and Winchester brown rubber buttplate. Includes a Winchester luggage style takedown case, scope rings, and three extra choke tubes (skeet, modified, and full). The .300 Winchester Magnum rifle chambering is the scarcest found version of these Winchester Combination Guns. Length of pull 14 1/16 inch. Weight 8 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited minor handling evidence, some faint spotting on the scope bases, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good with light wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,500
LOT 3556
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 101 Presentation Grade Over/Under Skeet Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PK537612E, 12 gauge, 27 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “SK”/”SK” (skeet/ skeet). The blued action shows an engraved pigeon on the underside and two gold inlaid game scenes depicting pair of pheasants, one on either side. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid “S”, “O”, and “U”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with teardrop flats. Includes a leather bound Winchester takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and gold finishes, minimal handling evidence, a stress line at the forend release hardware, and sharp checking on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500