Manufactured in 1954. Beaded blade front and flip up notch rear sights, 2 3/4 inch chamber, full choke, standard markings and proofs and "854" proof date. Fully engraved receiver with game bird and water fowl scenes on the sides and a very nice roe deer on the underside. The balance is engraved with fine scroll designs and fancy line work With dual triggers (front is set trigger) and tang mounted safety. Checkered three-piece forearm and pistol grip stock with plastic grip cap, raised cheekpiece, serrated buttplate, and leather sling. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .672 inch; minimum wall thickness .039 inch; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Fine. 95% original blue finish remains with some areas of light edge wear, handling marks throughout, and small nicks and dings. The receiver has some small patches of red oxidation and light spotting with sharp engraving. The wood is fine with crisp checkering, numerous small dings, and some wear at the tip of the comb. Mechanically excellent.