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PAULINE MUERRLE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
PAULINE MUERRLE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 661279. Replacement 30" solid rib bbl. of Winchester Proof Steel w/ fixed Full choke & steel bead. Action has Pre War Pigeon grade style engraving by former factory engraver Pauline Muerrle. Pauline was the last factory in house engraver 1979-1986. Since leaving Winchester, Pauline has continued to engrave fine Winchesters. Right side features a woodland scene w/ 2 pointing dogs & 2 flushing partridges. Left side scene depicts 4 flying mallards. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll that extends to front, receiver & trigger guard bow. Pauline's signature "PM" are found on right side receiver. Gold finished trigger. Custom extension forearm w/ 3 diamond checkering. Custom buttstock of fancy walnut w/ sm. hard rubber style trigger guard & Pre War style checkering w/ added black diamonds at wrist. LOP: 13 3/4" over Win. buttplate. 1933 Mfg. CONDITION: over 98% reblued finish. Forearm has gloss finish showing handling marks. Stock has very good satin finish w/ sm. chip left of trigger guard tang. Bright near excellent bore. Bbl. assembly is slightly loose on frame. Action out of time, does not open properly & needs repair to be safe. (21-2154/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.