2020 September Premier, Volume I

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LOT 365
Documented Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Grand
American Model 21 Side by Side 20 Gauge Shotgun Two
Barrel Set with Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. W32999,
20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, highly figured, carved
and checkered walnut stock. The included factory letter confirms
the model, serial number, Grand American Grade, and all of the
other major features of this Winchester. The letter further notes
the Shotgun was ordered on November 8, 1971 for Abercrombie
& Fitch, New York, work started on October 16, 1972, and an
inspection finished date of May 4, 1973. Blue, Winchester Proof
Steel chopper lump barrels with dual steel bead sights on the matte
vent rib marked “SUSIE TIMKEN” with 3 inch chambers, automatic
ejectors, “WS-1/WS-2” marked chokes, engine turned flats, and 2
1/2 inch wedges of fine scroll engraving at the breech ends. The
flat side action has standard markings on the engine turned water
table, single gold washed trigger with selector and automatic
sliding tang safety with “SAFE” marking. The action has full coverage
21-6 factory engraving with copious amounts of feathery flowing
scroll surrounding detailed gold inlaid dog and bird scenes with
a pointer on the right, setter on the left, and a pair of pheasants
on the trigger plate. The tangs and trigger guard are engraved to
match with a gold inlaid bust of a dog on the trigger guard face.
Fancy figured American walnut skeet style beavertail forearm
and straight grip stock with factory 21-B fleur de lis relief carved
accents, scroll borders, engraved fittings, blank initial oval, and
leather wrapped recoil pad. The second barrel is numbered to the
gun with a “2” identifying stamp on the lug, matching engraving
and rib marking, 3 inch chambers, “MOD/FULL” marked chokes,
and matching forearm. Includes a factory leather bound takedown
case for the set with wine colored interior, Winchester interior label,
and zippered outer canvas cover. Stock measurements are: drop at
comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 2 1/16 inches; length of pull 14
7/8 inches. The factory letter lists the original stock dimensions as:
drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; and
length of pull as 13 inches.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 99% original blue finish
remaining, some light scattered handling marks, and sharp, detailed
engraving. The wood is very fine with crisp checkering, a few
very small scattered dings, and matching replacement buttstock.
Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel and forearm are also excellent
with some scattered light handling marks. Case is excellent with
some exterior scuffs and storage marks.
Estimate: 25000 - 35000