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IMPRESSIVE Winchester Model 21 SxS 16 GA Shotgun Gold Inlaid & Signed by Angelo Bee with Case

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
IMPRESSIVE Winchester Model 21 SxS 16 GA Shotgun Gold Inlaid & Signed by Angelo Bee with Case
Manufactured in 1951. This gorgeous Winchester features 28" blued solid rib barrels with nickel bead front sight, chambered for 2-1/2" shells with Modified and Full choke. Gold lined barrels near the muzzle with 3/4" floral scroll engraving on each side. Left side of barrel features two gold embossed game birds in pond scene surrounded with gold scroll border and floral scroll design extending 3-1/2" from the action on each side of the barrels. Right side has similar engraving with a gold embossed quail in flight in a field scene, also extending 3-1/2" from action. Bottom of both barrels are stamped "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" with matching serial number to receiver and forearm. Coin finished receiver with 95% engraved coverage by Master engraver Angelo Bee. Left side panel features two gold embossed dogs flushing three gold embossed quails in a field scene surrounded by gold border and floral scroll design. Left side of the water table features two gold embossed quails surrounded by floral scroll designs. Fences feature a deep relief floral scroll design that resonates down the tang with a pierced lever. Right side panel features two gold embossed dogs flushing two gold embossed quails in a field scene surrounded by a gold border and floral scroll design. Right side of the water table features a gold embossed quail in flight surrounded by floral scroll designs. Bottom of the receiver features three gold embossed ducks in flight surrounded by deep relief floral scroll engraving. Ornate scalloped edge trigger guard features a gold embossed quail in flight surrounded by floral scroll design that echoes to the rear of the guard. Signed "A.BEE" twice on the receiver. Water table is stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / MODEL 21 / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN.". Gold wash single trigger with crossbolt safety. beavertail checkered forearm with ornate carved fleur-de-lis borders and matching engraved latch. Beautiful high grade walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and ornate carved fleur-de-lis borders and capped with brass round vanity plate in a black synthetic border. Matching walnut checkered and carving beavertail forearm with matching engraved latch. Fitted with a brown Old English rubber recoil pad. Comes in a nice leather Winchester take-down case with cleaning rod, cleaning brush set, snap caps, and oiler. Cody Museum Quick Check letter included confirming options. LOP: 14-1/4". DAC: 1-1/4". DAH: 1-3/4". CALIBER: 16 GA. S/N: 23727. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Great overall condition retaining 98%+ finish, with limited action and handling marks. Stock shows crisp checkering with very faint handling marks. Excellent bore and mechanics. Case is in great condition with limited handling and storage marks.