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Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge factory skeet gun, fully and finely engraved and gold inlaid by mast

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Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge factory skeet  gun, fully and finely engraved and gold  inlaid by mast
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Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge factory skeet gun, fully and finely engraved and gold inlaid by master European engraver Bruehl, serial #1435183. The gun shows a 26" barrel choked WS1 for skeet with factory vent ribshowing spoon back and properly placed PW proof. The gun is finely stocked in highest quality deluxe burl walnut with fancy and elaborate checkering. The left side of the frame is engraved with a gold dog flushingbirds, surrounded by deep cut oak leaf scrolls. The right side shows fox flushing birds also surrounded by similar oak leaf scrolls. The barrel and magazine tube show a rich blue finish and the frame shows a matgray or satin gray European type finish. Approximately 95% of this restored finish remains which was applied at time of engraving. The stocks are fine to near excellent and show a beautiful and ornatepistol grip cap. The stock measures 14-1/2" to the end of the wood and shows a factory hard rubber recoil pad. The action is good, the bore is excellent. Bruehl was a contemporary and close friend of Arnold