Manufactured in 1961 and subsequently elaborately engraved and gold inlaid. Dual white bead sights on the added matte vent rib with standard barrel markings (Winchester proofs absent), 2 3/4 inch chamber, and full choke. The receiver features full coverage fine leafy scroll engraving surrounding detailed game scenes of ducks in a marsh on the right, and a hunter and dog flushing pheasants on the left. The hunter, dog, and each of the birds are rendered in highly detailed semi-relief gold inlay. The engraving is unsigned but shows a clear mastery of the art. Fancy figured, multi-point checkered extension forearm and contoured pistol grip buttstock with rosewood grip cap and solid rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches. With Ithaca leatherette takedown case.

Exceptionally fine as professionally custom engraved, gold inlaid, refinished, and stocked. 97% of the polished blue finish remains with some light cycling marks on the barrel and magazine tube, and sharp detailed engraving. The wood has sharp checkering and only a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.