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WINCHESTER MODEL 12 Y SERIES ITALIAN ENGRAVED

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 12 Y SERIES ITALIAN ENGRAVED
PIGEON GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# Y2027276. In 1985 a limited issue of 480 model 12 Pigeon Grade shotguns were assembled in the custom shop. By 1985 Winchester no longer had in house engravers & the receivers were sent to Bottega Giovenelli of Italy for engraving. Grades 1-5 were offered w/ gold inlays as an option. Pigeons on the receiver extensions were engraved under contract by Pauline Muerrle. This special shotgun has 12-1B engraving. Right side vignette features a pointing setter. Left side shows a pointer. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll. Jeweled bolt & carrier. Bbl. 26" vent rib. Fixed IMP-Cyl. choke. White target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Beavertail forearm & capped pistol grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 13 3/4" over original buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing warranty & service center papers. Also includes a congratulations letter dated June 27, 1985. Letter certifies that this is one of the last of the Y series shotguns produced in the custom shop. CONDITION: near new retaining 98% blue showing slight wear on the mag. tube w/ slight wear on the jeweled breechblock. Very good wood finish. Bright near excellent bore. (23-4888/DS). CURIO. $2500-3500.