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*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 ENGRAVED PIGEON GRADE BLACK DIAMOND SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO THOMAS N. MARLOW.SN 572096. Cal. 12 ga. Factory engraved pigeon grade gun produced in 1929. Engraving is believed to be executed by Alden George Ulrich. Right side of receiver features a setter & pointer with two flushing grouse. Left side of receiver features four flying mallards. Games scenes, top of receiver and trigger guard bow are accented with foliate scroll engraving and punch dot backgrounds. Solid rib 30″ bbl has full choke and steel front bead. Small field style forearm of fancy walnut with wraparound pigeon grade checkering. Pistol grip checkered stock with hard rubber cap of fancy walnut having black diamond inlays on both sides of wrist. Left side of stock is fitted with oval brass presentation plate marked “Presented to / THOMAS N. MARLOW / CHAIRMAN / MONTANA FISH-GAME COMMISSION / BY THE / GAME WARDENS OF MONTANA / 1930”. Length of pull is 13-1/8″ over black Pachmayr ventilated pad with 5/8″ of multicolor spacers. Accompanied by its George Lawrence Co. leather leg of mutton case. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is in sound overall condition retaining over 70% orig blue. Forearm has orig finish showing light wear & marks. Stock has touched up finish with fitting marks from pad installation. Bore is very good & bright. Case is in good condition with finish marks on the outside having lightly faded & worn interior. This is a very desirable engraved gun with Montana history. 4-53815 DS10 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2376 Click here to view provenance
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. |