Manufactured in 1977. Dual white bead sights on the raised, matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, jewelled flats, ejector and lug, "$5000.00 GRADE" marking, full choke, and elaborately engraved block with "ITHACA GUN CO." banners. Casehardened action with matching serial number and grade marking, and gold washed trigger. The action features full coverage flowing scroll engraving, punch dot texture, and brilliant high relief gold inlaid game bird scenes of pheasants on the right, single quail on the underside, a woodcock on the trigger guard, and ducks on the left side. Fancy figured checkered beavertail forearm with engraved fittings, flourishes of light engraving on the interior forearm hardware, matching serial number and grade marking, and checkered pistol grip stock with fancy scalloped borders, checkered flats, fluted grip cap, blank initial shield, and solid rubber recoil pad. Includes Browning (Browning nameplate removed) takedown case. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 1 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Excellent with 95% plus original blue finish on the barrel, small bright scratch at the muzzle, and mild handling marks. The action has 99% dark original case colors with crisp, detailed engraving, bold gold inlays, and some mild wear on the face of the bright gold washed trigger. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering, attractive grain, and a few mild scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. Case if excellent with some exterior storage marks.