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The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector with gold inlaid “O”, “U”, and “S”
indicators. The gun is fitted with a lovely well-figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron
as well as a round knob semi-pistol grip long tang stock with a Browning buttplate. Included are two extra matching
numbered 26 1/2 inch barrel sets; one in 28 gauge with 2 3/4 inch chambers and modified/full chokes and the
other in .410 bore with 3 inch chambers and full/full chokes. Also included is a factory takedown case. The above
configuration, including the extra barrel sets (all listed as 26 inches), are confirmed in the included factory letter
which lists the shipping date of July 28, 1965, to Abercrombie and Fitch of Chicago, IL. Barrel measurements for the
28 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .546/.547 inches; choke constriction .010/.030 inches;
minimum wall thickness .039/.038 inches. Barrel measurements for the .410 bore set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches
from the breech .407/.405 inches; choke constriction .027/.023 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .626/.621 inches; choke constriction .018/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness
.033/.036 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes, minor handling evidence, and sharp
checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with detached handle and interior
spacer (included). The extra barrel sets are excellent.
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000