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Unique Custom 1961 Winchester Model 12 Deluxe 20 GA Shotgun Engraved & Gold Inlaid by M.Courant

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Unique Custom 1961 Winchester Model 12 Deluxe 20 GA Shotgun Engraved & Gold Inlaid by M.Courant
Manufactured in 1961. This eye-catching custom engraved Winchester features a 26" blued ventilated rib barrel chambered for 2-3/4" shells and stamped "WS-1" for Winchester Skeet choke. Gold inlaid scroll design at the muzzle and on the barrel magazine clamp and screw. Mid-length nickel bead and red bead front sight. Right side of the barrel near the receiver features a 1-1/2" intricate floral scroll design. Blued receiver features 65% engraved coverage, diamond cut bolt and lifter, and crossbolt safety. Left side features a gold inlaid bare Greek Dionysus Goddess kneeled next to a leopard, surrounded by a gold inlaid floral vine, gold inlaid mushroom patch, a gold inlaid Phoenix like bird in flight and a gold inlaid Macaw like bird with wings outstretched. All surrounded with intricate floral scroll engraving. Right side features a gold inlaid Mythical Goddess riding a Centaur armed with a spear in chase of a gold inlaid feral hog. Gold inlaid wave border surrounds the scene and a gold inlaid bat in flight adorns the front of the receiver. All surrounded with intricate floral scroll engraving. Gold inlaid scroll border adorns the top, rear, and front of the receiver as well as the bottom of the trigger guard. Serial number on bottom front of the receiver matches the barrel, both in gold numbering. Nice feather crotch walnut stock and forearm. Hand-checkered pistol grip and forearm with a three-diamond design on the bottom. Pistol grip is fitted with a Winchester logo cap and stock is fitted with a Winchester checkered synthetic butt plate. LOP: 14". DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-1/4". CALIBER: 20 GA. S/N: 1887167. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Retains 98% reapplied finish with barrel slightly turning a plum tone and showing faint handling marks. Stock shows only faint handling marks. Very faint 3/4" hairline crack on the left side of the grip at the receiver. Excellent bore and great mechanics.