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NICK KUSMIT NO. 1 ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,250.00 USD
NICK KUSMIT NO. 1 ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12

PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 999304. Receiver has No. 1 engraving w/ additional scroll highlights on front & rear portions of frame & above ejection port. Receiver extension has an added pigeon. Left side of receiver has Nick Kusmit "N K" signature. Famed engraver Nick Kusmit worked for Winchester 1950-1981. Nick continued to engrave Winchesters until his passing in 2010. His later work as found on this gun shows the effects of his advanced age. Bbl. is shortened to 26" w/ an added aftermarket solid rib. Cyl. bore w/ red target front sight & steel mid bead. Original choke marking "FULL". Custom beavertail forearm of fiddle figured maple w/ pigeon grade 3 diamond checkering. Hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of birds eye maple w/ pigeon grade checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over Win. buttplate. 1946 Mfg. CONDITION: metal retains over 99% custom reblued finish. Wood has very good custom finish. Nice bright bore. (21-2153/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,250.