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Lot 1824: Winchester - 12

Exceptional Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Angelo Bee Signed Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Pigeon Grade Style Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1824: Winchester - 12

Exceptional Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Angelo Bee Signed Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Pigeon Grade Style Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Angelo Bee Signed Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Pigeon Grade Style Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 785
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 386
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1930. Dual bead sights on the matte, vent rib barrel with standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and improved cylinder (marked "MOD") choke. The barrel collar is engraved with a flourish of light scroll and, a pigeon on the underside. The receiver features fine floral and scroll engraving surrounding detailed game scenes of four ducks on the right and two dogs flushing a bird on the left. The individual birds and dogs are rendered in raised gold inlay against detailed marsh and field backgrounds. The left side is signed "ABEE" with the bee marking, directly under the game scene. Extra fancy checkered extension forearm with carved fleur-de-lis borders, pistol grip stock with matching borders, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, and vented White Line recoil pad. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches. With second barrel numbered to match the gun with 2 3/4 inch chamber, full choke, matching checkered forearm, and engraving on the barrel collar.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine as engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver Angelo Bee. 95% of the blue finish remains with some light marks on the barrel from the forearm, overall plum tint on the barrel, light handling marks, and sharp engraving. The wood is very fine with sharp checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel is also very fine with some light handling marks.



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