Manufactured in 1957. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the mated vent rib, standard markings, chokes marked improved cylinder/modified, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays Grade III "Fighting Cocks" pattern engraving consisting of scrollwork surrounding a covey of pheasants in a field on the right, a retriever with quail in mouth on the underside, and the namesake scene of two capercallie cocks fighting in front of a trio of hens on the left. The piece is signed on both sides "FFUNKEN" for FN Master Engraver Felix Funken. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with factory buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .736/.735 inches; choke constriction .014/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .041/.038 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some wear ahead of the forend, some minor handling marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.