Manufactured in 1922 and subsequently wonderfully upgraded to its current configuration. Blued custom replacement 28 gauge barrel with a dual nickel bead sights on the matted solid rib, chamber marked 2 7/8 inches, choke marked skeet, and small wedges of scroll engraving at either side of the breech. The blued receiver displays highly attractive 12-5 pattern style engraving with beautiful scrollwork surrounding game scenes on either side. The left scene depicts a pair of pointers on point as a pair of grouse flush in a field and the right shows a flock of four mallards in flight over water. The animals are all rendered in fine semi-relief gold inlays showing very nice contrast. The left scene is signed in the rocks at the bottom of the scene with "LC" for an unknown, highly skilled engraver. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with factory grip cap and buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. Provenance: The Marvin L. Cole Collection

Very fine as custom embellished/upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% blue and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, some minor spotting under forend, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.