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Winchester Model 12 16GA (1936) Black Diamond – #5 Engraved by Nick Kusmit – RARE Matted Rib – w/ Photo of Original Smoke Prints Guns International #: 103584178 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 Diamond Grade - Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: parkerposy Member Since: 12/26/14 First Name: Casey State: California Zip: 95006 Country: United States Phone: (831) 331-7553 Number of Active Listings: 9 Total Number of Listings: 44 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Buyer pays the actual shipping costs. Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check or Money Order Description: Winchester Model 12 16GA (1936) Black Diamond – #5 Engraved by Nick Kusmit – RARE Matted Rib – w/ photo of Original Smoke Prints  Description: Offered for sale is an exceptional and highly collectible 1936 Winchester Model 12, 16 gauge, featuring a rare combination of factory and custom attributes seldom encountered in the Model 12 world. This is a Black Diamond configuration gun, upgraded with #5 style engraving by master engraver Nick Kusmit, executed after his retirement from Winchester. The engraving exhibits classic Winchester game scenes with exceptional detail and balance, including: PAULINE MUERRLE JUST SENT ME AN EMAIL CONFIRMING THAT THIS ENGRAVING IS ATTRIBUTED TO NICK KUSMIT (SEE LAST PHOTO SHOWING THE EMAIL) Right side: Waterfowl in flight over marshland Left side: Upland hunting scene with pointing dogs Surrounded by fine, flowing American scrollwork consistent with high-grade Winchester patterns  Unique & Important Features: RARE Matted Rib Barrel A highly unusual feature for the Model 12. True matted ribs are scarcely encountered on these guns. I have only observed three examples—and this is one of them. Photo of the Original Engraving Smoke Prints Included These prints were used by engravers to preserve and document their work and serve as direct evidence of the hand-cut engraving pattern on this gun. Black Diamond Stock Correct high-grade walnut with diamond inlay, sharp checkering, and excellent figure. A proper complement to the engraving level.  Condition: Metal retains strong finish with light, honest handling marks Engraving remains sharp and well-defined throughout Wood is in excellent condition with attractive grain and finish Mechanically excellent—functions as it should (Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.) Collector Notes: This is not a standard production Model 12. The combination of: Pre-war manufacture (1936) 16 gauge configuration Black Diamond stock #5 pattern engraving Attribution to Nick Kusmit Rare matted rib:     SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 12 Barrel Length: 29 1/2 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Pump Stock Comb: 1 3/4 Stock Heel: 2 1/4 LOP: 14 1/2 Rib: matted Weight: 6lbs 8oz Manufacture Date: 1936 Chokes: Full/ Improved Modified Engraving: yes