Winchester / CSMC Model 21 .416 Remington Magnum double rifle, Lantuch gold relief, exceptional wood, superb accuracy, cased, over 97 percent

Winchester / Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company Model 21 .416 Remington Magnum double rifle. Consigned by the estate of the original owner, serial WR38587 has 24-inch barrels (scalloped rib with integral ramp and red fiber optic front sight, quarter rib with windage-adjustable standing leaf highlighted by three green fiber optic dots). Mechanical features include ejectors, automatic tang safety and a gold single select trigger. STOCK: The exhibition-grade walnut exhibits extraordinary sunburst grain structure. Formalities include a beavertail fore with ebony tip accent and wrap checkering highlighted by ribbons and fleurs. The butt continues the checkering theme and incorporates a steel grip cap, initial shield (blank) and a Winchester logo recoil pad. ENGRAVING: Signed by Paul Lantuch, the receiver is dominated by a lion (right), leopard (left) and elephant (bottom) in gold relief. Each in turn is surrounded by an intricate supporting pattern of gothic vine and intricate scroll intertwining seven lion busts. The pattern continues over the chambers, along the rib, rolls over the lever/tangs/guard and finishes on the cap. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.25 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.35 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. ACCURACY: The included target exhibits a two-shot, 60-meter group (fired with Federal 400-grain ammunition) with nearly cutting holes. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Barrels are flawlessly on face. Ejectors snick with authority. Metal finish is approximately 99 percent. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a modest distribution of minor finish rubs. INCLUSIONS: A leather takedown case with felt interior, maker’s label, oiler, mahogany two-piece rod and cleaning tips is present and in excellent condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $27,500 plus shipping.