Manufactured in 1967. Blued Special Steel barrels with dual single white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 2 inch wedges scroll engraving at the breech end, chokes marked "**-"/"**" (improved cylinder/modified), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action displays full coverage scroll engraving on punch dot background surrounding game bird scenes which depict a trio of pheasant on the left, three mallards on the right, and a single quail on the underside, all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlay with gold inlaid borders around the scenes. The trigger guard and tangs are engraved with matching scroll and checkerboard patterns and a blank initial shield at the center of the guard. The action is signed "A.DIERCKX" at the bottom rear on both sides below the game scenes. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch with gold inlaid "S", "O". and "U". Beautifully figured, fancy multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip stock with Browning buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .628/.630 inches; choke constriction .009/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.033 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Exceptionally fine, retaining 99% plus professionally reapplied blue finish with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.