Originally manufactured in 1949 and subsequently upgraded to the current configuration. The gun has blued Special Steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, factory markings, light engraving and a gold band at the breech, chokes marked "$**"/"**", and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the bright finished action which displays fine scroll engraving around a trio of nicely engraved gold bordered game scenes. The scenes consist of a quail taking flight on the left, a woodcock in flight on the underside, and a mourning dove in flight on the right. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid "O", "U", and "S" indicators. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and "Midas" pattern multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a round knob pistol grip long tang stock with Browning buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.

Very fine as professionally upgraded, retaining 99% reapplied blue finish, smooth bright finish, some minor handling evidence, and a few minor freckles of discoloration on the action. The wood is oversized and proud of the metal; otherwise, the wood is very good with a small crack in the left of the forend, a few minor scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.