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  • Lot #1793
Lot #1792
Lot #1794

Lot 1793: Winchester 12 Shotgun 12

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Lot 1793: Winchester 12 Shotgun 12

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1555
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1950. The barrel features a single bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and improved modified choke. The underside of the magazine collar is engraved with a pigeon. The receiver features the factory 12-2 engraving pattern of two gold inlaid ducks over a marsh on the right, and a gold inlaid hunting dog in a field scene on the left. The scenes feature simple line borders, and the remainder of the receiver has a few small flourishes of tight scroll. Mounted on a extension forearm and pistol grip stock with 12-2 pattern fancy checkering, hard rubber Winchester grip cap, gold initial oval, and a solid Winchester recoil pad. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus original blue finish. Displaying fine detailed engraving, light handling marks, slight slide retraction wear, and lustrous gold inlays. The wood is also excellent with a few small dings, sharp checkering, and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection.



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