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Winchester Model 21 Custom Flatside 28ga/20ga #1 Engraved - “Custom Built by Winchester for Robert Cass Gillie” - Major History
Guns International #: 101886914 Seller's Inventory #: Winchester Model 21 Custom 28ga/20ga
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 21 - Shotguns - 28 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Quillen Worfe
Company: Worfe Industries LLC
Member Since: 4/8/14
First Name: Kevin M.
Last Name: Worfe, Sr.
State: Texas
Zip: 78006
Country: United States
Phone: (210) 837-1005
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 51
Total Number of Listings: 3084
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping ranges from $35-$200 please inquire
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Checks (item held until check clears) and cashiers checks
About Us: ***NO CREDIT CARD FEES. CLICK THE “BUY NOW” BUTTON AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING UPS GROUND. ***PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH GUNSINTERNATIONAL AND I WILL HELP YOU WITH PAYMENT PROCESSING WITHOUT USING THE “BUY NOW” FEATURE. ***IN ORDER TO PAY WITH CC, YOU MUST PROVIDE FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR OUR PROCESSING. THANK YOU, KEVIN M. WORFE SR.
Description:
*****SOLD SOLD SOLD***** Winchester Model 21 Custom Flatside 20ga 28ga #1 Engraved - “Custom Built by Winchester for Robert Cass Gillie” - this is Major History with proper documentation in 99% condition - ca. 1967 - Magnificent Collector Grade Winchester 21!!
- QUOTED DOCUMENTS BELOW - I HAVE THEM PHOTOGRAPHED AND WILL PROVIDE MOST ORIGINALS (you'll have to acquire your own Cody letter) WITH THE PURCHASE... this is about as much documentation as I have ever seen and as much documented "story" as I have ever listed for sale. WOW!!
Further Notes as Stated in Winchester Letters:
*WINCHESTER CODY LETTER:
"The original manufacturer's data for the Winchester Model 21 shotgun, serial number 31278, as
extracted from the original Winchester records housed in this museum, are as follows:
Symbol: G21CG
20 gauge
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Right Barrel: Winchester Skeet 1, Left Barrel: Winchester Skeet 2
Matte Rib
Sights: Bradley ivory front, Winchester metal middle
Second barrel set: 28 gauge, 26 inches, Winchester Skeet 1, Left Barrel: Winchester
Skeet 2, Bradley ivory front sight, Winchester metal middle sight
Non-Automatic safety
Straight grip stock
Skeet stvle beavertail forend
Pitch: 1-1/2 in., Pull: 14-1/4 in., Drop at heel: 2-1/8 in., Drop at comb: 1-1/4 in.
Comb Width: Medium
Custom built for Robert Cass Gillie
Order number: 31-498-353A
Inspection started: May 04, 1967
Inspection finished: Blank on record"
*USRA LETTER:
"U.S. Repeating Arms Company
275 Winchester Avenue, Post Office Box 30-300
New Haven, Connecticut 06511 (203) 789-5000
February 23, 1983
Mr. William D. Phifer
c/o Metal Masters Inc
14410 E. Nelson Avenue
Industry, CA 91744
Dear Sir:
This is in response to your recent request for information on a Model 21 bearing serial number 31278. The above gun was produced on May 4, 1967 as a Custom Grade Model 21 with two sets of barrels. The first set of barrels was 20 gauge 26" skeet 1 and skeet 2 and the second set of barrels was 28 gauge with the same choke constrictions. The 5 gun also had a matted rib, non-automatic safety and at that time was built for gentleman named Robert Cass Gillie.
I trust the above information is of assistance.
Sincerely,
US REPEATING ARMS COMPANY
B. Pardee
Administrator
Service/Information
BWP:lr"
*WINCHESTER-WESTERN DIVISION LETTER:
"WINCHESTER.-Hestern.
275 WINCHESTER AVENUE,
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06511
TELEPHONE 789-5000 AREA CODE 203
February 20, 1979
Don. Criswell
Box 277
Yorba Linda, CA 92686
Dear Sir:
This is in response to a request for information on a Model 21 with serial number 31278. That gun was produced on May 4, 1967 as a Custom Grade Model 21 with two sets of barrels. The gun was basically a 20 gauge with 26" skeet one and skeet two barrels. The second barrels were 28 gauge with the same choke constrictions. The gun also had a matted rib and non-automatic safety. At that time the gun was built for someone named Robert Cass Gillie. I hope the enclosed information is of assistance
Sincerely,
OLIN CORPORATION
B.W. Pardee
Product Service Firearms
WINCHESTER-WESTERN DIVISION
BWP/nd
NH 6162"
*EMIAL as Quoted FROM BOB GILLIE:
"Date: 16 Apr 2005 15:03:42 EDT
From: RCGillie****
Subject: Re: Your Model Old Winchester Model 21 Shotgun
To: billphiferwinchestermodel21
Dear Bill,
Just a final word on the RCG Model 21 in both 20 and 28 gauge. It was not presented to me as a retirement present. In 1966, I was the European district manager for Winchester and resided in Paris. At the time, we set up a European / French wholly-owned subsidiary, Winchester Europe,S.A. to oversee our shotshell plant in Italy and our system of agents and distributors in Europe. My friend, Russ Titus, who worked under Dave Carlson in the Custom Shop in New Haven, told me that they had unearthed pair of 28 gauge barrels in "the white" and would I be interested? I immediately told Russ to put a hold on those barrels until I could order complete 20 gauge gun; the intention, obviously, was to add the 28 gauge
barrels to that gun. On my next trip back to New Haven, I simply ordered Custom Grade Model 21 with both sets of barrels fitted and numbered to the receiver. Employee price, at the time, was $1,100. I asked Nick Kuzmit to engrave a ruffed grouse on the trigger plate along with the Custom Grade pattern. As I was quite well-known to all the boys in the Custom Shop, I was able to get "employee grade" wood. The late Reverdy Smith and I patterned all the barrels in New Haven. As I recall, the gun was finished and delivered in the Spring of 1967. I kept it for several years but found it was too heavy to lug through the grouse coverts. Around 1974, I sold it to the late George Meschi of Eastchester, NY for approximately $5,500. About 15 years later, I received a 'phone call from someone in southern California who claimed he was the present owner and was I the Robert Cass Gillie whose name appeared on the gun. He was offering the gun for +/- $24,000 and sought background information. I told him that after the death of my mother, I came across the original tan cardboard box for the gun in her attic; the box had the red and yellow end-label with the serial number written in. I told the Californian he could have the box for a one hundred dollar bill. Naturally, he didn't want to pay the asking price I think the counter-offer was quite bit less so I told him never mind: I'd burn the box. Which, in fact, I did. That's about all I can remember, but if you have any specific questions, do give me a ring at (603) 795-**** in Lyme, NH.
Should you decide to sell the 21, I'd really appreciate first refusal.
Cordially,
Bob Gillie"
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SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: MODEL 21 CUSTOM FLATSIDE
Serial Number: 31278
Barrel Length: 26” BOTH
Chambers: 2 3/4”
Ejectors: AUTO TIMED CRISP
Condition: 99%
Metal Condition: 99%
Wood Condition: 99%
Bore Condition: 99%
Stock Comb: 1 1/4”
Stock Heel: 2 1/8”
Stock Cast: NEUTRAL
Fore End: BEAVERTAIL
Butt Pad: CHECKERED BUTT
LOP: 14 1/4”
Weight: 6 LBS 11 OZS
Chokes: WS1 WS2