*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP.

*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP. SN 144100. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Matted round bbl with Winchester information at left is marked “12” and “Full” at rear. Blued action is factory engraved with well cut scroll, flourishes, four leaf clovers, and roses on perimeter of action. Left side panel depicts live pigeon ring, shooter with pump action shotgun, dog handler, and trap operator. One trap is sprung and bird obviously hit as feathers are flying, and will land inside of flags outlining ring. A number of retrieved pigeons are behind dog handler. Right side depicts hunter firing with two grouse falling, while his setter is retrieving another. A Blue Rock pigeon is engraved behind hammer. Bolt is engraved “PIGEON GUN”. Crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/16″ over open-sided black Hawkins pad, and features point pattern checkering with double line border, and inlet black diamonds on either side of grip. Simple round forend is also checkered. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .032. Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP:13-1/16″. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion blue, over some light frosting, and marks not polished out. Engraving is still clear. Oil finish of stock has a few minor marks, checkering re-cut, and sharp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. A very scarce Model 1897. 4-44904 MGM224 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1109	$3,737.50	FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP. SN 144100. (1901) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Matted round bbl with Winchester information at left is marked “12” and “Full” at rear. Blued action is factory engraved with well cut scroll, flourishes, four leaf clovers, and roses on perimeter of action. Left side panel depicts live pigeon ring, shooter with pump action shotgun, dog handler, and trap operator. One trap is sprung and bird obviously hit as feathers are flying, and will land inside of flags outlining ring. A number of retrieved pigeons are behind dog handler. Right side depicts hunter firing with two grouse falling, while his setter is retrieving another. A Blue Rock pigeon is engraved behind hammer. Bolt is engraved “PIGEON GUN”. Crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/16″ over open-sided black Hawkins pad, and features point pattern checkering with double line border, and inlet black diamonds on either side of grip. Simple round forend is also checkered. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .032. Wall thickness: .055. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP:13-1/16″. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion blue, over some light frosting, and marks not polished out. Engraving is still clear. Oil finish of stock has a few minor marks, checkering re-cut, and sharp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp. A very scarce Model 1897. 4-44904 MGM224 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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