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Eng'd & Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD
Eng'd & Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun, #1834152, 12 ga., 2-3/4'' chambers, bright blue finish, 26'' barrel with Simmons matted ventilated rib, red front and silver middle beads, WS-1 choke, replacement lever safety in triggerguard, bright engine-turned bolt, extractor and carrier; the circa 1960 receiver is engraved in a style similar to the original Winchester No. 12-5 factory pattern having the receiver assembly and barrel chamber area engraved with broad foliate scroll and punch dot backgrounds bordering four gold inlaid mallards in flight over wetlands on the right side of the frame, with a gold inlaid grouse and two gold inlaid English Pointers on the left side; the lower receiver extension has a lightly engraved pigeon; engraver's initials ''L.C.'' are just forward of the loading port. The pre-war black diamond straight grip walnut stock and small handle are semi-gloss finish with 20-line-per-inch checkering. Length of pull is 13-1/4'' over a 3/4'' solid red Winchester recoil pad; drop at comb: 2''; drop at heel: 3''; weight is 7 lbs. Mechanical condition is fine showing moderate use with tight action cycling, bright bore with interior oxidation and deformation of the rib at the muzzle; blue refinish is 99% with hairline scratches and losses along the magazine tube. Stock refinish is 99% with small handling marks. Est.: $2,250-$2,750. (C&R)