Manufactured in 1949 and imported by Abercrombie & Fitch of New York. Single steel bead sight, "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Co. NEW YORK/MADE IN ITALY" and "U.S. AGENTS" retailer marking on the top barrel, 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, standard Italian proofs and "1949" date marking on the underside of the barrels, and Briley choke tube system (improved cylinder/skeet installed). Bright coin finished receiver and side plates with English style rose and scroll engraving, Miller single selective trigger, and tang mounted safety. Checkered forearm and buttstock with a solid Kickeez recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .724/.721 inch; minimum wall thickness .050/.049 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 13 3/4 inches. With 3 extra choke tubes and choke tool.

Excellent. 97% original blue finish remains with sharp markings and engraving, some traces of light edge wear, and small handling marks overall. The forearm and buttstock are very fine with the added recoil pad and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.