The accompanying factory letter lists this deluxe Model 1893 shotgun with a 30 inch barrel in 12 gauge, fancy checkered stock, hard rubber buttplate and "Fine Damascus" barrel when it was received in the warehouse on June 8, 1895, and shipped the same day. This Model 1893 is pictured and described in R.L. Wilson's "Winchester: An American Legend." on page 213. Model 1893s, Winchester's first slide action shotgun, were manufactured from 1893 to 1897 and sold in rather limited numbers due to competition with other shotguns. The Model 1893 is distinguished from the Model 1897 by the large cut to the left of the sight line on top of the action on the Model 1893. Special order deluxe variations are rarely encountered with only a few known to exist. The Damascus barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information followed by "12" on top. The slide bar is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1893." The 17-groove round forearm and checkered round knob pistol grip stock are highly figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel is 2 5/8 inches; length of pull 13 inches. Formerly of the Peter and Patty Murray collection.

Fine. The barrel retains 40% of the Damascus pattern, and the remaining surfaces retain 50% original bright blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina overall. There is some minor pitting mostly on frame. The refinished wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches and a minor chip missing from the buttplate. The checkering is crisp overall. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss your opportunity to acquire a rarely encountered factory documented deluxe Model 1893 that is missing from even the most advanced collections.