*INCREDIBLE DASSA ENGRAVED BERTUZZI SIDELOCK 2-BBL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN WITH HUEY CASE.

*INCREDIBLE DASSA ENGRAVED BERTUZZI SIDELOCK 2-BBL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN WITH HUEY CASE. SN 6011. Cal. 16 ga. 2-bbl set, both 28″: set 1, as marked on bbl lug, 2-3/4″ chambers, CYL / IMP-CYL chokes; set 2, as marked on bbl lug, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP-CYL / MOD chokes, ejectors and hinged dbl triggers. Both sets of bbls have concave, tapered, matted ribs with sgl brass sighting bead. Both sets of bbls are marked on left bbl “FLLI BERTUZZI ITALY”. Both sets of bbls are stamped under forend near forend lug “NEW ENGLAND ARMS CO. / KITTERY POINT ME U.S.A.”. Bbl flats of set 1 are date-coded “BL” for 1998 and SN 6010. Set 2 is also date-coded “BL” with SN 6011. The Dassa engraved sidelock receiver on left plate has two gold rooster pheasants flushing ahead of a pointing spaniel with a grain field, farmhouse and mountain in background. The right plate is engraved with two flushing ruffed grouse in front of a pointing setter positioned in a wooded scene. Bottom of receiver is a portrait of a setter with a ruffed grouse in its mouth. The remainder of receiver is a bold relief floral scroll with shaded background. Trigger guard bow has a gold woodcock in flight in wooded scene, with balance of matching relief floral scroll and shaded background. Right side of trigger plate is signed “INC. DASSA”. Also engraved on each side of receiver below lockplate is “FLLI BERTUZZI”. Mounted with marbly exhibition walnut, checkered splinter forend with push-tip release, gold Bertuzzi crest, diamond escutcheon, with forend iron, escutcheon and tip all engraved with shaded background to match receiver. Checkered straight grip stock with dropper points and matching engraved heel and toe plates. SET 1: Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. SET 2: Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Gun is housed in a Huey oak and leather case, no. 1480, with gold accessories, maroon lining and a maroon canvas and leather covering. CONDITION: Appears new since manufactured. Both sets of bbls retain virtually all of their fine orig blue with a couple of the finest light handling marks. Receiver is sharp, bright and crisp. Stock has sharp checkering, only a couple of very minor tiny handling marks and retaining virtually all of its fine orig finish. Forend likewise is similar with sharp checkering and virtually all of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright new shiny bores. Case is likewise in near-new condition with some minor scuffing on canvas cover. 4-37403 (37,500-47,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1141	$40,250.00	INCREDIBLE DASSA ENGRAVED BERTUZZI SIDELOCK 2-BBL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN WITH HUEY CASE. SN 6011. Cal. 16 ga. 2-bbl set, both 28″: set 1, as marked on bbl lug, 2-3/4″ chambers, CYL / IMP-CYL chokes; set 2, as marked on bbl lug, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP-CYL / MOD chokes, ejectors and hinged dbl triggers. Both sets of bbls have concave, tapered, matted ribs with sgl brass sighting bead. Both sets of bbls are marked on left bbl “FLLI BERTUZZI ITALY”. Both sets of bbls are stamped under forend near forend lug “NEW ENGLAND ARMS CO. / KITTERY POINT ME U.S.A.”. Bbl flats of set 1 are date-coded “BL” for 1998 and SN 6010. Set 2 is also date-coded “BL” with SN 6011. The Dassa engraved sidelock receiver on left plate has two gold rooster pheasants flushing ahead of a pointing spaniel with a grain field, farmhouse and mountain in background. The right plate is engraved with two flushing ruffed grouse in front of a pointing setter positioned in a wooded scene. Bottom of receiver is a portrait of a setter with a ruffed grouse in its mouth. The remainder of receiver is a bold relief floral scroll with shaded background. Trigger guard bow has a gold woodcock in flight in wooded scene, with balance of matching relief floral scroll and shaded background. Right side of trigger plate is signed “INC. DASSA”. Also engraved on each side of receiver below lockplate is “FLLI BERTUZZI”. Mounted with marbly exhibition walnut, checkered splinter forend with push-tip release, gold Bertuzzi crest, diamond escutcheon, with forend iron, escutcheon and tip all engraved with shaded background to match receiver. Checkered straight grip stock with dropper points and matching engraved heel and toe plates. SET 1: Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.006, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. SET 2: Bore diameter: left -.667, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. Gun is housed in a Huey oak and leather case, no. 1480, with gold accessories, maroon lining and a maroon canvas and leather covering. CONDITION: Appears new since manufactured. Both sets of bbls retain virtually all of their fine orig blue with a couple of the finest light handling marks. Receiver is sharp, bright and crisp. Stock has sharp checkering, only a couple of very minor tiny handling marks and retaining virtually all of its fine orig finish. Forend likewise is similar with sharp checkering and virtually all of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright new shiny bores. Case is likewise in near-new condition with some minor scuffing on canvas cover. 4-37403 (37,500-47,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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