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LOT 525
Phenomenal Winchester Deluxe Model 12 Pigeon Grade 28 Gauge Slide Action Skeet
Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 1519966, 28 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, highly
figured checkered walnut stock. Manufactured in 1955. Red front bead sight and
white mid bead sight on the solid rib, choked skeet, and 2 7/8 inch chamber. The left
side of the barrel at the breech is marked with “-MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.
AMERICA-/-WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL
12- 28 GA. - 2 7/8 CHAM./SKEET”. The top of the frame and top left of the barrel at the
breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof. Removal of the buttstock reveals
the “28” correctly marked on rear of stock retention bolt sleeve on back of receiver. The
matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and breech end of the
magazine extension. Mounted with a select walnut checkered forearm and pistol grip
stock with a hard rubber grip cap and checkered factory buttplate. Length of pull is 14
inches, drop at the heel is 1 3/4 inches, and drop at the comb is 1 3/8 inches. Includes
a factory box, serial numbered “1519965”, a single digit off from this shotgun, but matching the
item in rib, gauge, and choke markings. The label is also ink stamped “SPECIAL” in the upper left corner.
CONDITION: Near new in box with only light handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is
fine with a complete label, some old tape, and storage wear. If you want to own one of the most sought
after of all Winchester Model 12, 28 gauges, here it is!
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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