Manufactured in 1957, and subsequently engraved in Japan at the Santen Gun Shop as stated in the included notarized affidavit. The receipt states the engraving and silver inlays were performed by an engraver named "OGAWA". The document states the rifle was engraved in "1952" but this is likely an error. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable sporting notch rear sights, standard barrel markings, and Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The barrel also features an 8 inch section of fine, leafy scroll engraving. The receiver is fully engraved with matching leafy scroll, punch dot backgrounds, and small game scenes of a rabbit on the right and a pair of squirrels on the left. The animals are engraved in the Japanese style and each is rendered in semi-relief silver inlay. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with fancy floral scroll carving on the right side, and checkered blue steel buttplate.

Very fine as professionally custom embellished, blued, and stock carved with 99% of the high quality blue finish remaining, sharp engraving, and brilliant silver inlays. The wood is also very fine with sharp carving and checkering, and just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.