*VERY UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE GOLD INLAID ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE.

*VERY UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE GOLD INLAID ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 386. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Built in 1983, when this revered firm had made it their mission to build the finest guns in the world, this dainty game gun has 26-3/4″ chopper lump bbls with unmatted, flat game rib. Side of left bbl is inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” with simple inlaid gold scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “A & S” and with Italian nitro proofs. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with first names of craftsmen who built this gun. Blued sidelock action features non-automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, and bushed strikers. With the exception of some simple engraving on screw heads, this beautifully filed and polished gun is only embellished with gold inlay which is quite dramatic against black parts. It has flush inlaid arabesque scroll on fences, trigger plate, trigger guard, as well as front and rear of lockplates. Lockplates also have gold inlaid scenes of Bulino detailed game birds flying over simple gold outlines of trees, clouds, grass, etc. as background. A covey of bobwhite are over meadow on left lockplate; a pair of California quail in mountainous background are on right. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is inlaid in gold Gothic script on front of each lockplate. Trio of ruffed grouse are disappearing over side hill on bottom of action. This unique and striking work is by Gm. Sabatti (Gianmarco), known for his exceptional “English” scroll, whose signature is in gold on trigger plate. SN is on tang of small bow beaded trigger guard. Nicely streaked and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock featuring fluted drop points, well cut borderless point pattern checkering, and diamond hand, measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Matching semi-beavertail forend with Anson type release, has finely detailed “A & S” medallion meticulously inlet into central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Russet leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners is lined with red velvet with stitched in leather A & S label on lid. It is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, striker case with spare strikers, and A & S marked round oil bottle. Covered compartment contains cleaning brush, mop and jag, red bags for bbls and action, spare main springs, and the key. CONDITION: Near new, with some extractor wipe marks on breechface, and only a few very minor marks on wood or metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather show a number of minor scuffs and marks. Interior cloth has some minor small tears and marks from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. A fine handling little gun. 4-46939 MGM148 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2427	$13,800.00	VERY UNUSUAL 28 GAUGE GOLD INLAID ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 386. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Built in 1983, when this revered firm had made it their mission to build the finest guns in the world, this dainty game gun has 26-3/4″ chopper lump bbls with unmatted, flat game rib. Side of left bbl is inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” with simple inlaid gold scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “A & S” and with Italian nitro proofs. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with first names of craftsmen who built this gun. Blued sidelock action features non-automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, and bushed strikers. With the exception of some simple engraving on screw heads, this beautifully filed and polished gun is only embellished with gold inlay which is quite dramatic against black parts. It has flush inlaid arabesque scroll on fences, trigger plate, trigger guard, as well as front and rear of lockplates. Lockplates also have gold inlaid scenes of Bulino detailed game birds flying over simple gold outlines of trees, clouds, grass, etc. as background. A covey of bobwhite are over meadow on left lockplate; a pair of California quail in mountainous background are on right. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is inlaid in gold Gothic script on front of each lockplate. Trio of ruffed grouse are disappearing over side hill on bottom of action. This unique and striking work is by Gm. Sabatti (Gianmarco), known for his exceptional “English” scroll, whose signature is in gold on trigger plate. SN is on tang of small bow beaded trigger guard. Nicely streaked and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock featuring fluted drop points, well cut borderless point pattern checkering, and diamond hand, measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Matching semi-beavertail forend with Anson type release, has finely detailed “A & S” medallion meticulously inlet into central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.010. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Russet leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners is lined with red velvet with stitched in leather A & S label on lid. It is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod, striker case with spare strikers, and A & S marked round oil bottle. Covered compartment contains cleaning brush, mop and jag, red bags for bbls and action, spare main springs, and the key. CONDITION: Near new, with some extractor wipe marks on breechface, and only a few very minor marks on wood or metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather show a number of minor scuffs and marks. Interior cloth has some minor small tears and marks from contact with gun and bbls. Accessories are excellent. A fine handling little gun. 4-46939 MGM148 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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