GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
FINE UPGRADED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE TRAP SHOTGUN. WINCHESTER MODEL 12 CUSTOM 1153487 12 GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4" cham. 30" bbl w/ 2-pin duckbill vent rib, Bradley-type front and mid beads, marked with standard Winchester roll markings and offset proofs, Full Choke. Receiver is engraved in full-coverage flowing scrollwork and relief gold inlays of game birds and pointing dogs. Appended metal, bbl chamber and muzzle, bolt and follower are engraved to match. Hanger engr w/left facing pigeon. Trigger bow features a gold retriever w/duck in mouth. Consignor states engr by Neil Hartliep (unsigned). Checkered release trigger and lock-out safety. Beautiful custom full-figured feather crotch walnut stock with monte carlo cheekpiece and stylized fleur-di-lies checkering, matching custom forend. LOP 14 3/4" over solid black pad. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Retains most of its fine custom blue and wood finish. Stock has a few incipient cracks emanating from the head and some light scattered handling marks. Mechanics crisp. 51761-1 wd68 (3,000-5,000)