Manufactured in 1917 and subsequently beautifully upgraded to the current custom embellished and precious metal inlaid configuration. The gun has a blued steel barrel featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib,6 1/2 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving on either side of the breech, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke marked "FULL". The barrel is fitted to the blued action which displays mover floral scroll engraving surrounding a gold inlaid pointer and retriever flushing a trio of silver inlaid quail on the left with a trio of silver inlaid mallards in flight on the right side. The gun has an extended safety button with a brass stopper and a wide trigger shoe. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and deep oak leaf carved forend as well as a pistol grip stock with engraved silver grip cap marked "C. A. WILSON", a white diamond inlaid on either side, and a Pachmayr recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz.

Very fine overall as elaborately custom embellished, retaining 95% blue finish, 99% silver and gold finishes, some slide retraction wear, some thinning inside the triggerguard, a few minor scratches on the wood, and crisp carving on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.