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Lot 88
FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 Y-SERIES PIGEON GRADE GUN
Sold
$1,920
Starting Bid: $625
Est.
$1,250 - $1,750
Live Auction
September 11 & 12 Fine Sporting Arms Auction | Session One
Live bidding began Sep 11, 2023 at 10 AM EDT
Description
SN. Y1966918. Cal 12ga. Made in the 1970’s this attractive Y-Series built with 30” steel brl that has raised matted ventilated top rib with white mid and red front bead. Left side of brl with usual maker’s stamp and “FULL” choke stamp marking. Breech ends of brls with 1-1/2’ scroll engraved wedges and magazine tube with engraved pigeon, SN at breech end. “B” carved checkered walnut forearm. Blued receiver with 2 Pointers flushing grouse on left side in game scene surrounded by scroll, 3 ducks landing in marsh scene on right, carrier and bolt are engine turned. Steel capped pistol grip buttstock is “B” carved checkered with flame grain towards butt and terminates with its original Winchester brand white lined waffle pad. WEIGHT: 8lbs. 3oz. Bore Diameter: .730. Bore Restriction: .036. DAC: 1-1/4”. DAH: 1-1/2”. LOP: 14-1/8”.
Condition
: Excellent as lightly used. Brl and frame with about 97% original blue remaining. Mag tube with thinning blue. Frame is near excellent with an area or two of blue loss from poor storage, mostly towards rear of frame. Grip cap shows some light oxidation on beveled edge. Stocks are excellent and sound with minor handling marks and small area of finish beginning to bubble at right side of butt towards top. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. These guns are being increasingly more collectible. MODERN.