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NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,000.00 USD
NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 1295199. Bbl. 26" solid rib w/ fixed Mod. choke. red target front sight w/ steel mid bead. 12-3 Custom engraving by famed engraver Nick Kusmit, who worked for Winchester 1950-1981. Nick continued to engrave Winchesters until his passing in 2010. Engraving features an Upland scene w/ pointing setter on right side & marsh scene w/ 3 flying mallards on left side. Vignettes are bordered by vine type foliate scroll w/ additional scroll on the receiver top. Receiver extension has added pigeon. Bolt & carrier have custom jeweling. Beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped custom aftermarket pistol grip stock w/ 12-A hand carving. LOP: 14 1/2" over Win. buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: hand written note by Nick Kusmit dated Feb. 5, 05 that accompanies smoke prints of his engraving. CONDITION: over 98% custom reblued metal finish. Wood has good custom finish. Very good bright bore. (21-2026/DS). CURIO. $2,250-3,000.