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Lot 3356:Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Shotgun

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3356:Engraved and Inscribed Winchester Model 21 20 Gauge Shotgun

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 21 Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Cody Letter

Winchester proofed steel chopper lump barrels with single red bead sight on the matted solid rib marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER", 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked "IMP-CYL"/"MOD". The blued receiver features Winchester's 21-4 pattern engraving showing two mallards on the left, two dogs on the underside (a pointer and a setter), and a pair of quail on the right all surrounded by tasteful floral scrollwork on the documented rounded frame. Gold plated single selective trigger and an automatic tang mounted safety switch. The trigger guard is gold inlaid with the initials "BWE". No information on the identity of the initials "BWE" was provided. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered, walnut beavertail forend with engraved fitting, rotary latch release, and ebony tip insert, and pistol grip stock with blue, engraved steel grip cap, blank gold initial oval, and Winchester rubber recoil pad. The included documentation from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center confirms the current configuration listed above when the final inspection was completed on June 28, 1955. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bores 9 inches from the breech .617/.619 inches; choke constriction .005/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.020 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 13 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 11 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 99% professionally refinished blue finish, minor handling evidence, some very faint minor spotting in areas, and slight plum coloration to the grip cap. The wood is also very fine with a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model21
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Stockhighly figured checkered

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3125
Catalog page193
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