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Magnificent Custom Gino Cargel Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Skeet Grade 20 Gauge Model 21 Double

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 13,000.00 USD
Magnificent Custom Gino Cargel Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Skeet Grade 20 Gauge Model 21 Double
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Estimate: $8000 - 13000
Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21
Manufactured in 1939 and subsequently beautifully embellished by Master Engraver Gino Cargel. The breech end of the barrels have a 3 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving with a punch dot back ground and a thin gold inlaid band around the breech. The top and forward sides of the receiver have the same engraving pattern with gold inlaid wire bordering. The rear sides of the receiver are adorned with gold inlaid game birds, 5 quail on the left and two woodcocks on the right with decorative gold inlaid wire bordering. The trigger guard has the same floral scroll pattern with a decorative gold inlaid wire bordering. The bottom of the receiver and the trigger guard plate are also engraved with a floral scroll and punch dot pattern and in the center is a gold inlaid grouse on a gold inlaid tree branch. Directly ahead of the trigger guard is gold inlaid "SKEET" with gold inlaid wire border. The break lever and forearm hardware have decorative gold wire inlay and the upper tang has light scroll engraving with gold inlaid wire border, and gold serial number and "SAFE". Solid rib barrels with ivory front and brass mid bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked WS-1 and WS-2 with ejectors. The left rear barrel is marked "WINCHESTER" (in gold) followed by "20 GAUGE/2 3/4 CHAM.". The barrel flats are marked with the Winchester oval proof and the matching serial number. The right side of the water table is marked with two Winchester oval proofs and the two U.S. patent numbers with the three line address and model marking on the left side. Single trigger with selector, tang mounted manual safety and mounted with a nicely figured high gloss checkered walnut beaver tail forearm and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with a checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 14 inches. The shotgun is accompanied by an April 26, 2006 dated letter from Angelo Bee on his letter head which states that after viewing a photo he determined that he did not engrave the gun but stated that he known that Gino Cargnel did. The shotgun comes with a hard leather takedown case with leather corner protectors, straps and handle, and wine colored felt lining with a leather Winchester Model 21 label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a two piece wooden cleaning rod, bore mope, brush and jag in a leather pouch, nickel oiler and two nickel snap caps. There is also a canvas cover for the case.
BBL: 26 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 20
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 9210
Condition:
Master embellished to near mint with some minor wear on the upper left side of the trigger and overall only light handling/storage marks. The case, cover and accessories are all excellent.