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"The rare customer who wanted engraving was usually content to have Winchester engrave the standard scenes offered" -Author George Madis, on the rarity of finding factory engraved Winchester Model 1903 rifles
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Extremely Rare, Exceptional, Finest Known Special Order Documented Angelo Stokes Factory Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Winchester Gun Museum Letter - Serial no. 2275, 22 Auto cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut pistol grip stock. This very interesting Winchester Model 1903 features a highly unusual, possibly one-of-a-kind documented embellishment by Winchester factory Master Engraver Angelo Stokes who was known for his meticulous, highly detailed work that is certainly showcased on this rifle. The accompanying Winchester Gun Museum letter dated May 15, 1967 and addressed to noted firearms dealer and expert Herb Glass, Sr. confirms the
.22 Auto caliber, checkered fancy English walnut pistol grip stock, and factory engraved motifs including the royal flush of hearts, Nonanturn Clubhouse and scrollwork on the rear sight by Stokes. The rifle was shipped on December 23, 1903.
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