*FINE PIOTTI “BOSS” OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9516. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 24″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, solid rib with small lunate extension, are gold inlaid in script “Costruito dai Flli Piotti per George Petrohilos”. There are gold bands at breech ends of top bbl. Bbl flat is stamped with 1999 Italian nitro proofs. Low profile, coin finished, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable sidelocks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage very well cut large swags of roses and other flowers with ribbon highlights, all with small simple scroll background. Top of bbl fence is relief engraved with olive leaves. “Flli Piotti” is in scrolling ribbon device on bottom of action. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is engraved to match, and has SN at grip. Exceptional, exhibition quality, burl European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval engraved “GP” is on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .006 (IC), bottom – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .022, bottom – .025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality russet leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners, has brass plate on top, engraved “George Petrohilos”. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet with black leather Piotti label in lid. Interior is semi-french fitted for gun and accessories which include 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush, Piotti marked round oil bottle, and snap caps. Also included are spare mainsprings and strikers, as well as cloth bags for action and bbls. Proof certificate and certificate of authenticity are in brown vinyl wallet in case. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only faint cartridge halos on breechface, and a few scattered marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with only a few minor marks in exterior leather. Interior is excellent. These “Forest” guns are for fast handling in thick cover, ideally suited for New England grouse and woodcock. A new Piotti OU starts at over $65,000.00. 50108-11 MGM124 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2419

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2419	$23,575.00	FINE PIOTTI “BOSS” OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN WITH CASE. SN 9516. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 24″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, solid rib with small lunate extension, are gold inlaid in script “Costruito dai Flli Piotti per George Petrohilos”. There are gold bands at breech ends of top bbl. Bbl flat is stamped with 1999 Italian nitro proofs. Low profile, coin finished, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable sidelocks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage very well cut large swags of roses and other flowers with ribbon highlights, all with small simple scroll background. Top of bbl fence is relief engraved with olive leaves. “Flli Piotti” is in scrolling ribbon device on bottom of action. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is engraved to match, and has SN at grip. Exceptional, exhibition quality, burl European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a gold oval engraved “GP” is on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .006 (IC), bottom – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .022, bottom – .025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality russet leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners, has brass plate on top, engraved “George Petrohilos”. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet with black leather Piotti label in lid. Interior is semi-french fitted for gun and accessories which include 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush, Piotti marked round oil bottle, and snap caps. Also included are spare mainsprings and strikers, as well as cloth bags for action and bbls. Proof certificate and certificate of authenticity are in brown vinyl wallet in case. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only faint cartridge halos on breechface, and a few scattered marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with only a few minor marks in exterior leather. Interior is excellent. These “Forest” guns are for fast handling in thick cover, ideally suited for New England grouse and woodcock. A new Piotti OU starts at over $65,000.00. 50108-11 MGM124 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2419 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FINE PIOTTI “BOSS” OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN WITH CASE.