Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8". S# 85625. Mfg. 1897. The Damascus 30" barrels have matted rib with bright front bead. Full chokes. Receiver has acanthus scroll engraving highlight scene of quail on left side, ducks on right & pheasant on bottom. Engraving extends to fences, forearm release. Action features inletting for doll's head rib extension, double triggers, extractors & auto-safety. Splinter walnut forearm with point pattern checkering, patented release & matching numbered iron. Pistol buttstock with hard rubber grip cap & toeline name shield. LOP: 13 3/4" to dog's head buttplate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 5 oz. CONDITION: metal show brown / gray patina throughout with peppery oxidation & marks. Wood has an age related wear with checkering flattened to almost smooth appearance, large gouges & scattered sm. cracks. Bores show some shine with pitting forward of chambers, scratches & fouling. Barrels appear tight on face. (01-26970/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.
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