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Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Skeet 16 Gauge Slide Action Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,750.00 USD
Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Skeet 16 Gauge Slide Action Shotgun
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Manufactured in 1947. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber and choked modified. The left side of the barrel has the standard markings with the Winchester oval proof offset to the left at the breech. The receiver is engraved with the 12-4 pattern of light floral scroll engraving with a scene of two hunting dogs on the left side and ducks in a marsh scene on the right. The top of the receiver at the breech is marked with the Winchester oval proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked "SKEET" under the serial number and the magazine extension is marked with the matching serial number and a pigeon. "30" is marked directly behind the trigger guard. Jeweled bolt and follower, and mounted with deluxe checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a Winchester grip cap and checkered buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 1049979
Condition: Near mint as professionally, possibly factory refinished. The shotgun retains 99% blue finish some mild thinning and a couple light scratches on the barrel. The wood is also excellent with only a few light handling marks and sharp checkering. The engraving and markings remain sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent.