*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 WITH FACTORY PIGEON TYPE ENGRAVING.

SN 310368. (1923) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chamber. 25″ Bbl choked modified, with full length, matted, solid rib has Winchester nickel steel information and choke on left side of rib, with patent dates, etc. on right. Importers mark is at bottom rear of left side of bbl. Blued action is factory engraved in Pigeon style, with large, shaded scroll at either end of game scenes; left side with quattro of mallards rising from marsh, right side depicts a setter and pointer on point with a pair of grouse flushing from meadow. Consignor states that this gun was engraved by George Ulrich, Master Engraver for Winchester. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Winchester pad. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Later forend is of extension type. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains approx 75% orig blue, considerable loss due to flaking. Action is thinning at top and bottom, with some freckling. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. What appears to be orig pad is petrified, crazed, and chipped. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. An unusual early Model 12. 4-50309 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3557

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3557	$0.00	VERY FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 WITH FACTORY PIGEON TYPE ENGRAVING. SN 310368. (1923) Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chamber. 25″ Bbl choked modified, with full length, matted, solid rib has Winchester nickel steel information and choke on left side of rib, with patent dates, etc. on right. Importers mark is at bottom rear of left side of bbl. Blued action is factory engraved in Pigeon style, with large, shaded scroll at either end of game scenes; left side with quattro of mallards rising from marsh, right side depicts a setter and pointer on point with a pair of grouse flushing from meadow. Consignor states that this gun was engraved by George Ulrich, Master Engraver for Winchester. Lightly figured American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Winchester pad. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Later forend is of extension type. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains approx 75% orig blue, considerable loss due to flaking. Action is thinning at top and bottom, with some freckling. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. What appears to be orig pad is petrified, crazed, and chipped. Bore is excellent. Action is smooth. An unusual early Model 12. 4-50309 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3557 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 WITH FACTORY PIGEON TYPE ENGRAVING.