May 12-14, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1436:
(C) JOHN KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE SLIDE ACTION 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/12/2026
Winchester Model 12 with post pattern vent rib, Modified choke, and 2 3/4" chamber. Elegantly game scene engraved with gold inlays of hunting dogs and flushing grouse, opposite side embellished with waterfowl scene with wetlands background. Single gold line borders with diminutive scroll and vine. Artfully checkered and carved heavily marbled walnut pistol grip stock with Winchester plastic buttplate. Magazine tube has the engraved "PIGEON" at rear of tube. Engraving is signed "JK" for John Kusmit, a famed Winchester engraver and father to Nick Kusmit. CONDITION Exceptionally fine as custom engraved and finished with most all finish remaining. Mechanically excellent. Stocks are exceptionally fine with little evidence of handling or use.