October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Factory engraved pigeon grade gun produced in 1929. Engraving is believed to be executed by Alden George Ulrich. Right side of receiver features a setter & pointer with two flushing grouse. Left side of receiver features four flying mallards. Games scenes, top of receiver and trigger guard bow are accented with foliate scroll engraving and punch dot backgrounds. Solid rib 30" barrel is marked for full choke. Small field style forearm of fancy crotch figured American walnut has wraparound pigeon grade checkering. Pistol grip checkered stock with hard rubber cap of fancy walnut has black diamond inlays on both sides of wrist. Left side of stock is fitted with oval brass presentation plate marked “Presented to / THOMAS N. MARLOW / CHAIRMAN / MONTANA FISH-GAME COMMISSION / BY THE / GAME WARDENS OF MONTANA / 1930”. Length of pull is 13 - 1/8" over black Pachmayr ventilated pad with 5/8" of black and white spacers. Accompanied by its George Lawrence Co. leather leg of mutton case. CONDITION: Gun is in sound overall condition retaining over 70% original blue. Forearm has original finish showing light wear & marks. Stock has touched up finish with fitting marks from pad installation. Bore is very good and bright, front sight bead is missing. Case is in good condition with finish marks on the outside having lightly faded & worn interior. This is a very desirable engraved gun with Montana history. TDW
Item Dimensions: 31 - 1/4 x 9 x 3"