A Standard Model 12 take-down shotgun, in the less common 16 gauge and with the rare Improved Cylinder option. A serial number of 1105321 places production of this shotgun in early 1948. Metal retains well over 80 percent original bluing with wear around the lower magazine from the loading action and on the receiver top from carrying. Wood all solid and in excellent condition with a minimum of handing marks. No cracks in the wood and all unions to metal solid. Bore on this shotgun is in very good condition. Here is a nice collectible Model 12 in the rare 16 gauge IC option that can also be used in the field for shooting.