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Winchester Shotguns

(12-389) VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 37A YOUTH CUT-AWAY SHOTGUN IN 20 GAUGE

3”, Improved Modified, 26” barrel. Probably a factory error example as they cut away a portion on the right side of frame which accomplished nothing. They then cut away a larger portion of the left side which exposes the locking mechanism. Very near new condition with original factory box. e

A $ 675

Winchester Shotguns

(13-388) VERY RARE EXPERIMENTAL WINCHESTER MODEL 24 DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN FROM THE JOHN OLIN COLLECTION

12 gauge, 26” solid ribbed barrels, F & M, specially marked ‘1-5/8” Chamber’, no Winchester markings. Excellent overall with 99% lustrous blue, most all original varnish. Complete with muzzle protection plugs. Unique! e

$ 1,775

Winchester Shotguns

(13-293) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 CUT-AWAY SHOTGUN

Serial number W21X which is on the side of the frame and the bottom of the bbls. The bbls have been shortened to 12”, walnut stock has been cut off at about 8” long. The entire side of the rec has been milled away to show the internal functioning of the mechanism, there’s a slot on the top of each of the bbls about 2” long by ¼” wide that shows the dummy cartridges inside the chambers. The gun is complete with a triangular shaped counter top display board that has the maker’s label, two dummy shot shells and a brass plaque marked ‘Winchester Model 21 Factory Cut-away. Workers sample. Serial # W21X’. This gun has been featured in numerous articles as well as on the cover of the ‘CADA Gun Journal’. Complete with Letter of Authenticity explaining the functions and reasons for its existence from the manager of the customs shop, Borno Pardee. Truly a unique, one of a kind item in nearly new cond-just a few light handling mars and dings. The Winchester Model 21 was probably the finest gun that Winchester made-possibly the finest gun that was ever made in this country. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 9,500

Winchester Shotguns

(13-390) RARE, ONE OF A KIND WINCHESTER CUT-AWAY MODEL 370 SHOTGUN IN 20 GAUGE

Overall gun is as new and all original; complete with original box which is in as new condition as well. Very rare-something no collector should be caught without. e

$ 1,150

Winchester Shotguns

(13-397) WINCHESTER MODEL 37A SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

32” barrels, very unusual ventilated rib. Walnut stocks, 15” pull to the end of the red rubber recoil pad which has been added. 95% blue remaining. Nice, clean; fairly scarce in 36” full choke. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 675

Winchester Shotguns

(12-384) AD TOPPERWEIN WINCHESTER MODEL 12 IN 20 GAUGE

This is one of the guns that was logged out to him when he retired from Winchester and is listed in their records as going to him along with a ’61, some ‘62’s and other various guns. Marked with an ‘A.T.’ on the side of the receiver as all of these were. Special order 26” barrel with a solid rib and modified choke. Original wood is excellent with a few minor mars, dings but no splits or cracks; correct hardrubber buttplate. Overall excellent+ condition with 97-98% original bright blue remaining. Nice little gun-very clean and well documented. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 6,750

Winchester Shotguns

(12-380) EXPERIMENTAL WINCHESTER MODEL 50 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Serial number is EXP10A. This gun was used for testing various cartridge loads and has a lengthy letter listing all the test results the gun has performed; has been shot a lot but shows no wear and in as new condition. Pistol grip checkered stock retains all original stock varnish, correct shotgun style buttplate, barrel and magazine retain 99%+ original bright shiny blue. Aluminum frame, 26” barrel. Previously in Tom Hutchinson’s collection. He acquired it directly from John Olin of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. This is the first time it’s been offered for public sales. Probably a one of a kind item. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 3,100

Winchester Shotguns

(13-391) WINCHESTER MODEL 50 AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN

In relatively hard to find Cal 20 Gauge. Original 27” round barrel, 2¾” chambers, modified choke, excellent bore. Original checkered pistol grip wood is in excellent condition with an original Winchester rubber white line recoil pad. Overall gun is in excellent+ condition with virtually all original blue remaining, just a couple light handling dings. e

M $ 875

Winchester Shotguns

(12-386) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN

Marked ‘Trap’. 12 Gauge. 30” barrel, excellent bore. Factory trap style stock with the Black Diamond, receiver is scroll engraved with gold gilded engraved vignettes on both sides featuring a duck and pheasant. Probably a factory replaced vent rib, 30” barrel retaining all bright shiny blue, barrel is numbered and proofed to match. Excellent forearm matches the newer front end, original buttstock is VG with a light coat of varnish added. Spacers are added to provide a 13-7/8” pull to the end of a Winchester pad. Receiver retains 95% darkening blue. Desirable Model 12 Trap. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,250

Winchester Shotguns

(13-296) WINCHESTER MODEL 50 SHOTGUN IN .12 GAUGE SKEET

Excellent bores, 26” Overall gun is in excellent condition retaining virtually all the bright shiny blue, fine wood with Monte Carlo style stock. 14¼” pull to end of Winchester pad. Most original varnish intact. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,150

Winchester Shotguns

(13-146) WINCHESTER MODEL 50 FEATHERWEIGHT SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

MOD, very scarce 3-pin style ribbed 28” barrel, fine bore, fine gun overall retaining virtually metal finish. Nicely figured walnut retains most varnish. Small piece of wood missing from wrist next to the receiver ½” x ¾”. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 995

Winchester Shotguns

(13-229) WINCHESTER MODEL 50 - 20 GAUGE SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN

MOD choke. 28” barrel, metal retains 98% lustrous blue, walnut is very nice with considerable extra figure in the buttstock. Just a couple of tiny cracks at rear of forearm. 13¾” pull to the end of a Pachmayr pad. Excellent bore. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 595

Winchester Shotguns

(12-393) WINCHESTER MODEL 36 9MM SHOTGUN

Original wood has some initials carved in it with a few scars and bruises but no splits or cracks and still retains most original varnish. Excellent bore, excellent mechanical condition. Overall metal is in fine condition with 90% original blue starting to tone and mixing with some brown patina. A very fine little gun-these are very rarely found in any condition at all. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,500

Winchester Shotguns

(13-310) WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 SHOTGUN IN 12 GAUGE

Full, 30” barrel, bright shiny bore, smooth clean metal retains approximately 70% blue, balance turning to a plum blue gray patina coloration, nice forearm, most original varnish remaining on walnut, solid wrist repair utilizing braided cord wrap and glue. Overall a very nice example. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 425

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