NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 PUMP SHOTGUN.
inv # 21-2033
Cal. 16 Ga.
S# 219331
1919 Mfg.
Bbl. 26″ of Nickel Steel w/ solid rib, brass bead & fixed Full choke. Custom Aftermarket 12-4 engraving by famed engraver Nick Kusmit, who worked for Winchester 1950-1981. Nick continued to engrave Winchesters until his passing in 2010. Right side of receiver features a marsh scene w/ 2 sitting & 2 landing mallards. Left side features a mountain scene w/ 2 pointers. Scenes are bordered by foliate scroll that continues to receiver edges, trigger guard bow along w/ added sprays of scroll on sides of receiver extension & bottom bordering the engraved pigeon. Nick’s “NK” signature is found on a stump at the lower edge of left scene. Bolt & carrier has custom hand jeweling. Custom aftermarket beavertail forearm & straight grip stock of fancy walnut w/ wrap around hand checkering.
LOP: 14 1/8″ over Win. buttplate.
Status: CURIO