^Lot 595 Winchester Model 36 Bolt Action Shotgun

Winchester Model 36 Bolt Action Shotgun, or ''Garden Gun,'' NVSN, 9mm Shot RF cal., 17-3/8'' round barrel with post front sight, marked with maker's name, address and 1899 patent date, ''Model 36 Shotgun/Cal. 9mm Rim Fire'' and ''Winchester/Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. & Fgn.'' on left side; action has auto extraction and knurled ''acorn'' bolt knob; gumwood ''fish-belly'' halfstock has a scrolled sheetmetal triggerguard, large knurled screw retaining action in the stock, and checkered hard rubber buttplate with ''Winchester/Trade Mark'' in a circular sunburst-like cartouche. Mfg'd ca. 1920-27. Condition is very good. Metal shows an overall smooth gunmetal gray-brown patina, with sharp markings. Stock is sound and smooth with minimal use marks, a secure crack at left butt, and what may be a later varnish finish; buttplate shows moderate wear with mostly clear checkering and markings. Action functions; smoothbore is clean. Est.: $400-$700. (C&R)