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Custom Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Custom Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Custom Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun, #355227, 12 ga., 2-3/4'' ch., blue finish, 30'' barrel with matted 3/8'' ventilated rib, white Bradley front bead and middle white bead, with a Full choke; receiver with triggerguard mounted push button safety; Monte Carlo stock and beavertail target forend are AAA Grade flame figure walnut with a high-gloss finish and 24 line-per-inch fleur de lis bordered checkering with flared rosewood grip cap. Length of pull is 14-3/8'' over a 1'' black Pachmayr recoil pad, drop at comb is 1-1/4'', drop at MC is 1-1/8'' and drop at heel is 1-3/4''; weight is 8-5/8 lbs. Mfg'd ca. 1924. Overall condition is very good as completely redone, with moderate wear and light pitting on bolt face. Reblue remains approx. 98% with cycling wear on the magazine and a few areas of original underlying pitting, noticeably in and around the barrel serial numbers, with a chipped lower tang screw. Stock and handle remain 99%+ with a few small marks. Action is tight, bore has accumulated gray fouling. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)