*EARLY BERETTA S 3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

Revised: 9/8/2011

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Gun is engraved by Beretta master A. Baglioni.

*EARLY BERETTA S 3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 6159. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-block bbls on this classic early Beretta OU, are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York” and “Made in Italy” on left side of bbl, and “U. S. Agents” on right side of flat matted solid rib. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1947 Italian nitro proofs. Left sides of bbls stamped with further proofs and choke information. Coin finished classic OU action with double bite crossbolt bolting features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage of nicely cut shaded scroll with floral and vine highlights. Engravers initials “AB” are on trigger plate. (Consignor states name is A. Baglioni.) Bottom of action is marked “Patented Beretta”. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. SN is at grip. Light colored, nicely marbled, and slightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over white line pad and features standard point pattern checkering with double line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend has small Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.035. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and sideplates retain nearly all of their orig coin finish. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with many small marks, and worn through in some areas, especially forend, from carrying. Bores are excellent. Action is loose, and bbls are off face, requiring some attention. Ejectors are in time. 4-42499 MGM245 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	1391	$4,600.00	Revised: 9/8/2011 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Gun is engraved by Beretta master A. Baglioni. EARLY BERETTA S 3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 6159. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-block bbls on this classic early Beretta OU, are engraved “Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York” and “Made in Italy” on left side of bbl, and “U. S. Agents” on right side of flat matted solid rib. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1947 Italian nitro proofs. Left sides of bbls stamped with further proofs and choke information. Coin finished classic OU action with double bite crossbolt bolting features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage of nicely cut shaded scroll with floral and vine highlights. Engravers initials “AB” are on trigger plate. (Consignor states name is A. Baglioni.) Bottom of action is marked “Patented Beretta”. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. SN is at grip. Light colored, nicely marbled, and slightly fiddle figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over white line pad and features standard point pattern checkering with double line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend has small Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.035. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and sideplates retain nearly all of their orig coin finish. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece, and trigger guard at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with many small marks, and worn through in some areas, especially forend, from carrying. Bores are excellent. Action is loose, and bbls are off face, requiring some attention. Ejectors are in time. 4-42499 MGM245 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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