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Winchester model 12, 12ga, pump-action shotgun marked on rib, Custom Built by Winchester for Ralph

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Winchester model 12, 12ga, pump-action shotgun  marked on rib, Custom Built by Winchester for  Ralph
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Winchester model 12, 12ga, pump-action shotgun marked on rib, Custom Built by Winchester for Ralph L. Schmidt with gun case marked Robert Stack. The gun shows 30” barrel, is full choked, shows a factory ventilated rib, with offset proofs and is fully factory engraved with select checkered walnut stock, factory engraved pigeon above serial number, gold plaque inlaid into belly of stock, engraved RLS. serial #The bolt and follower have been engine turned. The metal has been professionally refinished, probably by the factory, possibly at time of customization and 95-98% of this factory finish remains just thinning at the edges and operating areas. The stocks are very good plus to near fine with just a couple of scratches, minor mar and dings. The stock measures 13-7/8” to the end of the wood, 14-7/8” to the end of the hard-rubber recoil pad. The action is good, the bore is good. By oral tradition, obtained by Robert Stack from Ralph Schmidt. From the Robert Petersen Collection. Est: $2,500 - $5,000