Image Lot Price Description




1231
$5,462.50

*FINELY ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID WINCHESTER MODEL 42. SN 79264. Cal. 410. 26″ Ventilated rib bbl is stamped with typical Winchester nomenclature on left side, and “Full”. This finely finished custom gun is engraved with exceptionally well cut and nicely shaded large scroll on sides of action, framing vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pair of pointers with flushing partridge on left, and quatro of ducks flying over marsh on right. SN is inlaid in gold on bottom of action and bbl mount. (Consignor states that work is by Thierry Duguet.) Bolt and carrier have been engine-turned. Beautifully flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering has broad beaded border. Wood and checkering of large forend match buttstock. Bore diameter at muzzle: .392. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use since work completed, with only a few minor marks on wood and metal. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. A very appealing custom. 4-42498 MGM250 (3,500-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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