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Winchester Model 22 SxS Two-Barrel Set

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:9,000.00 USD Estimated At:18,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 22 SxS Two-Barrel Set
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Winchester Model 21 Side-by-Side Shotgun Two-Barrel Set, upgraded to No. 5 Grade, #28503, 12 ga., with original 30'' barrels choked Full/Mod., with additional set of 26'' barrels choked Skeet/Skeet; vent rib red bead barrels with gold bands and engraving at muzzle, as well as engraving at breech ends; blue receiver is similarly embellished with duck, pheasant and dogs in applied gold, with engraving accomplished by L.W. Dillon; fleur d'lis carved checkered walnut pistol-grip fancy stock and beavertail forend, with later replacement Winchester red rubber butt pad, ejectors, single select trigger, and non-automatic safety. All in non-factory green fitted canvas case. Bottom of frame is additionally marked Trap. Factory letter states that this shotgun was originally shipped in late 1954 with 30'' barrels, both choked Full, with straight-grip stock and Trap finish. Condition is excellent as professionally upgraded; 26'' barrels appear to be of Winchester mfg. and then fitted and numbered to match. Winchester style blue/black finish is approx. 90% intact with minor flaking at balance point. Upgraded stock is excellent showing only the slightest marks from handling. Both bores are bright. Exterior of case has faded a mustard color; snap caps are included. Length of pull to end of pad: 14''; to end of wood: 13-1/4''. Est.: $18,000-$24,000. (C&R)