Blued Winchester Proof steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted raised vent rib which is marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR EVERT A. JOHNSON", chokes marked improved cylinder/modified, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The blued action shows Winchester 21-1 pattern engraving showing scrollwork on all sides with geometric rounds at the pivot pin and floorplate screw. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured fancy fleur-de-lis checkered beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap, "E/A/J" in the gold inscription oval, and factory rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .731/.731 inches; choke constriction .004/.014 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz. Provenance: The Evert A. Johnson Collection; The Marvin L. Cole Collection

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with minor handling evidence, a patch of spotting on the left barrel ahead of the forend, some scuffing near the left muzzle, a few flakes in the varnish, and sharp checkering on the otherwise excellent wood. Mechanically excellent.