*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 DELUXE HEAVY DUCK VENT RIB SHOTGUN.

SN 1631348. Cal. 12 ga 3″ chamber. Very few Model 12 heavy duck guns were supplied with checkered stocks. This stock is properly lead weighted having proper 13-5/8″ length of pull over proper factory installed solid rib pad. Checkered beavertail forend. Bbl is 30″ in length and marked “FOR SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X 3 IN.” Small rnd donut base factory installed special vent rib with narrow receiver extension. This is the earliest style of the Simmons supplied vent rib and is proper for guns such as this made in the 1957 time period. Bbl has full choke & is fitted with steel front & mid-beads. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very high overall condition retaining 99% blue. Gun shows little signs of use. Stock has light wear on leading edge of pistol grip with an area of scratches along the toe line. Forearm has scattered light marks. Bore is very good. 4-51380 DS6 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2373

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2373	$4,025.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 DELUXE HEAVY DUCK VENT RIB SHOTGUN. SN 1631348. Cal. 12 ga 3″ chamber. Very few Model 12 heavy duck guns were supplied with checkered stocks. This stock is properly lead weighted having proper 13-5/8″ length of pull over proper factory installed solid rib pad. Checkered beavertail forend. Bbl is 30″ in length and marked “FOR SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X 3 IN.” Small rnd donut base factory installed special vent rib with narrow receiver extension. This is the earliest style of the Simmons supplied vent rib and is proper for guns such as this made in the 1957 time period. Bbl has full choke & is fitted with steel front & mid-beads. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very high overall condition retaining 99% blue. Gun shows little signs of use. Stock has light wear on leading edge of pistol grip with an area of scratches along the toe line. Forearm has scattered light marks. Bore is very good. 4-51380 DS6 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2373 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 DELUXE HEAVY DUCK VENT RIB SHOTGUN.