Built with blued Krupp steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, standard markings, 1998 dated German proofs on the flats, choke constrictions of .003/.009 inches, and chambers proofed at 3 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished boxlock action, which displays light scroll engraving surrounding a pair of gold inlaid game bird scenes depicting a trio of quail on the left and a pair of mallards on the right. The engraving is signed on the left of the action "VP." for the engraver that executed the work. The gun features bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron and a straight grip stock with leather covered recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, small patch of light spotting on the right barrel, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.