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Lot #944

Lot 943: Pauline Muerrle Engraved Winchester Model 12 Skeet Shotgun

Pauline Muerrle Master Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 12 "Skeet Grade" Slide Action Shotgun with Letter of Authentication

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 943: Pauline Muerrle Engraved Winchester Model 12 Skeet Shotgun

Pauline Muerrle Master Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 12 "Skeet Grade" Slide Action Shotgun with Letter of Authentication

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Pauline Muerrle Master Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge Model 12 "Skeet Grade" Slide Action Shotgun with Letter of Authentication

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2055
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Manufactured in 1946. The included letter and write up in the Spring 2012 issue of "The Winchester Collector" state that the shotgun was restored to factory new finish by Doug Turnbull, engraved with Winchester Pattern #5 engraving by Pauline Muerrle (signed "PM" on the left side of the action), and stocked by David's Firearms for the Cody Museum Auction. Choke marked WS-1, 13 5/8" LOP.

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