Serial no. 241967 for 1939-42, 16 gauge. 28 inch barrels. Concave matted rib. Engraved and casehardened Number 1 action engraved with foliate scroll details and game scenes: right side, two quail; left side, two ducks; triggerplate, two pheasants. Automatic safety. Ejectors. Checkered pistolgrip stock of highly figured walnut. Vacant nickel-silver shield. Dog's head buttplate. Maker's gripcap. Checkered splinter fore-end.
Condition: Excellent as partially redone. Barrels with 98% blued finish. Bright bores show riveling. Darkened action shows 85-90% case colors. Triggerguard with 95% blueing. Furniture with 96-98% case colors, possibly refinished. Refinished wood shows handling marks.
Data: Barrel dimensions: Bore: 0.679/0.681 inches. Minimum wall thickness: 0.022. Chokes: 0.018/0.019 inches. (ImpMod/ImpMod) Chambers: 2 3/4 inches.
Stock dimensions: Pull: 14 1/4 inches. Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches. Drop at heel: 2 5/8 inches.
Weight: 6 pounds 14 ounces.
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