UNMARKED CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK GAME GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 34-1/2″ Twist bbls with sunken rib have unlined vents. Locks with semi waterproof pans and roller frizzens have tall serpentine cocks. Stock of plain European walnut has square fluted right hand cheekpiece and deep checkering at grip and forend. Furniture is of relief cast brass with acorn type finials, and nicely engraved foliate decoration. What appears to be orig ramrod, has worm at end and horn tip. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are somewhat pitted. Locks strong. Stock retains most of what appears to be an old oil refinish with a number of knocks and dents, but is sound. 49598-1 MGM375 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1182

*TONY DESIMONE SINGLE BARREL TRAP BY P & V WITH VERY FINE GOLD INLAID GAME SCENES.

SN 2886. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 34″ Bbl with high raised matted rib is choked full. Robust, coin finished action with large under bite locking bolt operated by rearward movement of trigger guard, is engraved with attractive small scroll, as background for flourishes of acanthus and flowers. This fine engraving surrounds oval vignettes of game birds on each side; quail on left, ducks on right. Birds are gold inlaid and all scenes have well rendered Bulino details. Engravers initials “TC” are at the bottom of each large scene. P & V logos are on bbl and action. “TS2000″ is engraved on bottom. Very fine feather crotch figured American walnut ebony capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock is fitted with KICKEEZ pad. Matching forend has Anson type release. Checkering on stocks is of fleur-di-lis pattern with uncheckered ribbons. Weight: 9 lbs 12 Oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. 49503-45 MGM337 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1684

*SPECTACULAR HIGH ART PERAZZI TMO 10 SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH CASE.

SN 6853. 12 ga. 32” bbl. 3″ chamber. Screw in chokes. Full length matted ventilated rib, blued trigger, automatic ejector and safety. Full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Perazzi waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Buttstock is an incredible piece of straight grain walnut. Trap forend checkered in 4-pt diamond pattern. Master engraved and gold inlaid. Gothic lion type figures in gold on sides of frame surrounded by masterfully executed rose and scroll engraving. Bottom of frame with two gold angels and hanging game, duck on left, rabbit on right. All surrounded by extraordinarily high quality scroll and leaf work. Trigger guard, bow and trigger plate are fully engraved. The model designation is in gold on front portion of frame. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Likely test fired only. Retains virtually all of its orig finish to both wood and metal with only minute handling marks. Mechanics are crisp and smooth. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is very good with light scuff and handling marks throughout. A spectacular high art shotgun. 49503-7 JSL281 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1686

*PERAZZI SC3 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 139748. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY”. Coin finished, low profile, SC3 action features gold-plated single selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with well cut, open, shaded scroll and Bulino game scenes of a mallard on left side, and partridge on right. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Darkly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock has black KICKEEZ pad. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.015 (Lt mod), bottom -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Perazzi embossed case is lined in dark gray velvet, and contains bags for bbls and action, and instruction booklets. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only light, occasional use, with a few miniscule marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some scuffs and rubs. 48836-6 MGM63 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1687

*PERAZZI MIRAGE OVER AND UNDER SKEET GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 48601. Cal. .12 ga. 2-3/4″ chamber. 27-1/2″ bbls. European walnut stock with fine checkering and decelerator buttpad. Single trigger. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl’s show 80% blue with some thinning at the muzzle. Raised rib is firmly attached. Receiver shows 98% of the casecolored finish. Stocks retain 95% original finish with minor handling marks. Very nice Perazzi shotgun, made especially for the Ithaca Gun Company, Ithaca, New York. 49428-44 TEP (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1688

*FINE BERETTA S3 EELL GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN A02608B. (1975) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls are choked IC and Mod. Typical Beretta low profile O-U action has double crossbolt third fastener, and gold-plated selective single trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut, very large, open scrolling acanthus with rose and floral highlights. Blued top lever has inlaid gold crown and pierced thumbpiece with floral decoration. Nicely marbled reddish tone and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock has tan leather covered pad, point pattern checkering and gold oval on toe line engraved “MK”. Slim ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.021 (mod), bottom -.008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown leather case by Outre is lined in brown cloth, and contains pair of snap caps, leather “Outre” fob, and keys. Rear bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls. Stocks have a few light marks in what appears to be their orig finish, checkering excellent. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with only the slightest of marks. 48836-7 MGM66 IVORY (7,000-12,000) – Lot 1689

*PAIR OF BERETTA 687 EELL KING RANCH GUNS IN 28 GAUGE.

SN KF0069 AND KR2188. 1) 28 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, with full set of choke tubes. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/2″ LOP over Beretta black pad. Silver oval near toe. Forearm with Schnabel tip, Deeley release, checkered in 2-pt pattern on both sides. Frame is nicely engraved. Left lock with the Alamo engraved and large black Angus bull which is extremely well cut and beautifully shaded and surrounded by light scroll engraving. Right side plate engraved with cowboys on the trail and another well executed rendition of the Alamo. Both sides marked “P. Beretta”. Bottom of frame beautiful rose and scroll and engraved with King Ranch emblem in circle and marked “King Ranch” in banner. Trigger guard nicely scroll engraved and trigger plate marked with engraver signature “Bottega D. Giordanelli”. Buttstock and forearm are beautiful highly figured European walnut. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 1 oz. 2) 28 ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers, with full set of choke tubes. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock with 14-1/2″ LOP over Beretta black pad. Silver oval near the toe. Neatly checkered through grip with continuous King Ranch emblem checkering. Bottom of pistol grip carved with King Ranch emblem surrounded by rope. Forearm with King Ranch checkering on sides and Deeley release. Receiver nicely engraved with black Angus bull on left, cowboys in drive scene on right and scroll on front and bottom of frame. Bottom of frame with King Ranch emblem in gold and marked “687 Silver/Pigeon” and “King Ranch” in a banner. Trigger guard and top lever lightly scroll engraved. Both guns contained in Beretta blue cases with orig instructions, choke tubes and accessories. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, near new. Both guns appear to be test fired only. Just minute handling marks. Cases are excellent. Case for #2 Silver Pigeon has one latch missing. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49181-8 JSL262 (5,750-8,750) – Lot 1690

*BERETTA 687EELL DIAMOND PIGEON 28 GAUGE.

SN V32797S. 28 ga. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers with modified and full choke tubes currently installed. Full length, matted, low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full knob, pistol grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP and silver oval near toe. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely and near full coverage engraved. Left side with woodcock and game scene surrounded by scroll. Right side with pheasants in game scene surrounded by scroll. Bottom of frame with woodcock surrounded by scroll and marked “Beretta/687 EELL” and signed by engraver “Bottega C. Giordanelli”. Trigger guard and top lever also lightly scroll engraved and marked “DIAMOND PIGEON” under top lever. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig finish to both wood and metal with a couple of light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bore. 49323-6 JSL240 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1691

*BERETTA 687DU DUCKS UNLIMITED 28 GAUGE WITH CASE.

SN F83338B. 28 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers with choke tubes (1 currently with gun). Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with steel front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with Ducks Unlimited emblem in grip cap and brass shield at toe, 14-3/4″ LOP over red leather faced pad. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 2-pt pattern on sides. Receiver is nicely laser engraved with two ducks in marsh scene surrounded by scroll, on left and marked “Ducks Unlimited”. Right side with three quail surrounded by scroll and marked “MAASS”. Bottom of receiver nicely scroll engraved with large quail and marked “P.Beretta/MOD.687DU”. Trigger guard and top of lever are nicely scroll engraved. Housed in green canvas and leather Ducks Unlimited case with brass plaque marked “Ducks Unlimited Collectors / Series 1990-1991”. Original instruction packet included. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Retaining nearly all of its orig finish to both wood and metal. Case is excellent with a couple of minor handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 49322-2 JSL277 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1692

*BEAUTIFUL F.IILI PIOTTI BSEE-EL 12GA GAME GUN.

SN 8575. 12 ga. 28″ bbls, 3″ chambers CHOKED: Imp. cyl./Mod. Full length steel rib with steel front bead. Light border engraving and scroll near breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with checkered side panels and tear drop with 14-3/8″ LOP over Decelerator pad. Gold shield marked “RHM” near toe. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release is near full coverage checkered in 3-pt pattern. Box lock receiver is full coverage scroll and floral engraved throughout. Top lever with gold crown in gold “S” in front of safety. Trigger guard is scroll and floral engraved. All screw heads are perfectly engraved to match pattern. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Bbls retain 97-99% orig blued finish with only light handling marks. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case hardened finish. Trigger guard and top lever contain nearly all of their orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are near mint and retain most of their orig hand rubbed finish with a couple of light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49415-1 JSL259 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 1693

*PAIR OF BERNADELLI MODEL XXV 12 GAUGE.

SN 25109 and 25110. Cal. 12 GA. 1) 25-1/2″ bbls, 3″ chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Marked “L. Santina Bernadelli in Frascio Gardon VT. – Brescia”. Double triggers (front trigger articulated) automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in two point pattern with ebony insert tear drop behind lock plates and gold shield with initials “J.M.S.” and 15-1/8″ LOP over checkered HRBP. Splinter forearm with Curtis release checkered in three point diamond pattern. Receiver near fully scroll and floral engraved throughout. Light scroll on trigger guard and top lever. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 0 oz. 2) Same as above. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: 1) Excellent overall, bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver coin finished is excellent with a couple spots of minute staining. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig varnish with light handling marks. Top bbl keel solder has come loose. 2) Excellent overall, bbls retain 95-97% orig blue finish with scattered light handling marks. Receiver coin finished is very good with minor staining and could benefit from a gentle cleaning. Buttstock and forearm are excellent retaining most of their orig varnish with light handling marks. 49417-77, 49417-80, JSL215 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1694

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Please Note: There is an error in the description. It implies that some part of the gun contains Ivory. The gun does not contain any Ivory.

*HIGHLY UNUSUAL ITALIAN SLIDE ACTION SIDE LEVER 12 GAUGE.

SN 0751. 12 ga. 30″ bbl. CHOKED: Cyl/Cyl. Choke tubes currently installed. Full length matted ventilated rib with white plastic mid bead and brass front bead. Left side of bbl marked “Fabbrica Nazionale Armi-Brescia / Made in Italy” on left side and “Acciaio Speciale / Cromo Molibdeno” on right. Single trigger, left side safety, right side thumb push; which is the cocker and opener. Single trigger and extractors. Custom buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with large capped pistol grip and 14-5/8″ LOP over Kick-eez pad with small Monte Carlo. Grip cap appears to be black Buffalo horn. Long forearm checkered in 5-pt pattern with grain pattern that matches buttstock. Receiver is unengraved. Action slides forward and shells are loaded then locks with lever on right side of frame. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 3 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as custom finished. Bbls retain 85-90% of an older restored finish. Receiver and trigger guard retain 80-85% of an older restored blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain most of their custom finish, likely by Fajen, with just a couple of light handling marks throughout. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. Single trigger works. A cool and unusual bird buster! 49503-77 JSL310 IVORY (800-1,200) – Lot 1695

BERETTA AL391 TEKNYS 20 GA.

SN AA272083. Cal. 20 Ga. 28″ bbl. 3″ chamber with improved cylinder choke tube currently installed. Full length matted rib with fluorescent green front bead. Gas operated semi-automatic shotgun. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14-5/8″ LOP over Beretta Gel-Tek butt pad. Long forend with checkering on sides and bottom. Gold plated trigger. Left side of receiver with ducks in marsh scene and marked with model and maker name. Right side with pheasant in wood scene. Both sides with green inlay and Beretta logo which extends on to stock. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new. Has been fired but well taken care of. Retains most orig finish to both wood and metal. Mechanics are very good. Brilliant shiny bore. 49323-4 JSL285 (750-1,250) – Lot 1696

*BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE II.

SN U394338. Cal. 12 ga. 24″ bbl. 3″ chamber. Full choke tube currently installed. Ventilated rib with steel mid bead and florescent front sight. Full pistol grip with 14-1/4″ LOP soft black serrated buttpad. Semi automatic shotgun with MAX-4 camo and a Comfortech stock. CONDITION: Excellent. Has been used but well taken care of. Ready for many more days in a turkey or duck blind. 49183-4 JSL175 (600-800) – Lot 1697

*BENELLI CORDOBA SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.

SN F253649. Cal. 12 GA. 3″ chamber, 30″ bbl, ventilated rib, screw in choke and recoil ports. Matte blue finish. Stocks are black composite with adjustable cheek piece, checkered pistol grip and forearm and foam buttpad. CONDITION: Very fine, bbl shows 95% matte blue finish with some small scratches. Bore is very good. Receiver and bottom metal show 98% matte blue finish. Stock is fine with very few mars. Nearly new Benelli 12 gauge shotgun. 49415-2 TEP (500-800) – Lot 1698

*J.P. SAUER MODEL 3000 DRILLING COMBINATION GUN.

SN F3159. Cal. 12X12/.243 WCF. 23-3/4″ bbls, blue finish, checkered stock. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% blue finish with only slight wear at the muzzle, no serious mars. Flip up rifle sight mounted in rib. Bbl marked “JP Sauer & Sohn, made in Western Germany”. Receiver is French gray finish with minimal scroll engraving. Receiver shows slight staining on bottom. Horn trigger guard, double triggers one of which is adjustable. Stocks are very good with minor handling marks, Pistol grip and forestock are finely checkered and pistol grip is capped. Hard rubber buttplate marked “Sauer”. Stock has sling swivels. Nice handy light-weight drilling. 49394-45 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1700

*JOSEF JUST BOXLOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN.

SN 3446.62. Cal. 12GA X 7X57. 25-1/4″ bbls, blue and French Gray finish, checkered stocks. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% blue turning plum with slight muzzle wear and a slight mar on right shotgun bbl. Bbl has folding rifle sight. Rib is marked “Josef Just-Ferlach, Austria” and is nitro-proofed. Receiver is French gray finish with relief scroll engraving showing an elk on the left side, a deer on the right, and a duck on the bottom. Trigger guard is blue steel showing 95% finish. Double triggers, rifle trigger is adjustable. Stock is very good with some handling mars near the cheekpiece. Pistol grip is checkered with a cap. Forend is checkered. Plain hard rubber buttplate. Nice late drilling. 49394-47 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1702

*J. P. SAUER BOXLOCK DRILLING COMBINATION GUN WITH K. KAHLES SCOPE.

SN 953044. Cal. 16GA / 7X57. 23-5/8″ bbl, blue and case colored finish, checkered walnut stocks. Kahles fixed power scope in original claw mounts. PROVENANCE: William Henkel Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 95% rust blue finish turning plum overall with a small scratch on right shotgun bbl. Shotgun bores are bright. Rifle bore is frosted with strong rifling. Receiver shows 50% case color finish. Blue steel trigger guard shows 95% finish. Engraving on receiver is simple scroll work, nicely executed. Stock is plain grain with checkered pistol grip and forend. Pistol grip is capped. Hard rubber buttplate marked “Suhl”. Sling swivels. Very nice drilling. 49394-46 TEP (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1703

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF MODEL 32 WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 6910. Cal. 12 ga. Two sets of 28″ bbls, one marked for Skeet and Skeet, and the other for improved cylinder and improved modified, are marked with makers name and address and model are on left sides of top bbls. K 32 action featuring gold plated safety button and single selective triggerhas had later custom engraving consisting of nearly full coverage of medium scroll strikingly accented by loops and whorls of open scrolling acanthus gold inlay. Engravers signature “E. Friedrich” is on trigger plate. Marbled, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock features black Decelerator sporting clays pad, aAmbidextrous palm swells, and point pattern checkering. Skeet marked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.736, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.005 (skeet), bottom -.004 (skeet). Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Improved cyl and imp mod marked bbls: Bore diameter: top -.737, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.003 (skeet). Wall thickness: top -.040, bottom -.039. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Excellent quality new Krieghoff marked aluminum case by Americase is lined in royal blue velvet. Case contains a Krieghoff K 80 information booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a lustrous high quality re-black. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. What are probably new stocks, retain essentially all of their orig finish with one or two light handling marks. Case is excellent, near new. 48836-2 MGM40 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1706

*KRIEGHOFF K32 WITH TIGER MOTIF ENGRAVING WITH CASE.

SN 5125. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls marked for IMod and full, are marked “MADE IN W GERMANY” “SHOTGUNS OF ULM”, and with SN 6016. Coin finished K 32 action fitted with selective single trigger is very finely engraved with motifs of well detailed tigers surrounded by large open shaded scroll with gold inlaid tendril highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “The Tiger” in script. No signature found. Flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has black KICKEEZ pad, and features tall Monte Carlo adjustable comb, point pattern checkering with ribbon through pattern, and composition grip cap with oval on bottom engraved “BRENT UMBERGER MASTER STOCKMAKER”. Matching semi-beavertail forend has Deeley type release. This shotgun is engraved by German engraver Silke Ulrich. This shotgun is featured on the engravers website. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.033 (full), bottom -.022 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo (lowest position): 1-5/16″, drop at comb (lowest position): 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Dark leather case has central medallion marked “OUTRE”. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and contains a pair of snap caps and Outre fob and keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 – 99% blue with numerous light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Stocks retain nearly all of their finish with some light marks and areas rubbed where finish has been marred and dented, most notably on left side at head and side of toe. Bores are excellent, mismatched bbls do not fit well, are very tight (can be re-fitted by factory or a talented gunsmith). Case is near new, with a few light marks on exterior. 48836-5 MGM64 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 1707

*KRIEFHOFF ULM PRIMUS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN INCLUDING EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS WITH ZEISS SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 73015. Cal. 12 x 12 ga. and 12 x 7x65R. 28″ shotgun ejector bbls are fitted with ventilated rib, and full length mid ribs. 25″ Rifle/ shotgun bbls do not engage ejector mechanism, and have no mid ribs. Narrow, matted, solid top rib, is fitted with claw scope bases and folding dual aperture rear sight. Rifle/ shotgun bbls have 11/99 re-proofs for 7 x 65R. (Orig caliber was 5.6 x 57R.) Coin finished Blitz double Kersten action is fitted with ornamental sideplates, and features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, pin type cocking indicators, and gold-plated double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with near full coverage germanic scrolling acanthus with beaded background. “KRIEGHOFF ULM” is on trigger plate. Trigger guard is of black nylon. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock features slightly hog-backed comb, cheekpiece, skip-line point pattern checkering Shotgun bbls: Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.717. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (IMod), bottom -.018 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.037. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at rear of hogback: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. Rifle/ shotgun Bbls: Bore diameter: top -.722, Bore restrictions: top -.029 (IMod), Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at rear of hogback: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight with scope: 9 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-5/16″. Zeiss Diavari-Z 2.5 – 10 x 52 rail scope with three post reticle is in claw mounts. Green patterned vinyl case has Krieghoff label on top, is lined in olive green cloth. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating replacement value for insurance purposes $45,995.00, if it had detachable sidelocks. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only slight silvering on sharp edges of bbls, with a few light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish. Mechanically crisp. Set trigger works. Scope is excellent with a few small abrasions in external lacquer. Optics are clear and bright. Case shows some light marks on exterior, handle cracked. Interior cloth soiled from contact with action and bbls. 48836-4 MGM65 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 1708

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*FINE 20 BORE J. P. SAUER MODEL 40E BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 191541. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with matted game rib are choked Mod and IC. Case hardened, scallop-backed, boxlock action marked “MADE IN PRUSSIA” features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with very well cut open shaded scrolling acanthus surrounding game scenes of birds on sides, and dogs on bottom. Nicely marbled steel capped pistol grip buttstock is fitted with brown leather covered pad, and has inset checkered side panels. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine re-black. Action retains perhaps 50% orig case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, with numerous marks, checkering somewhat worn. Repaired crack is on left tip of forend. Bores are fine with scattered pitting and light frosting. Action has a hint of looseness. Ejectors are strong and in time. 49605-1 MGM330 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1709

*J. P. SAUER MODEL 40E.

SN 150475. Cal. 12 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls fitted with matted concave game rib are choked mod and IC. There are no nitro proofs on bbls or action. Coin finished, scallop-backed, boxlock action features Greener crossbolt and dbl triggers, and is engraved with well cut oak leaves and acorns surrounding interesting game scenes. Lightly figured steel capped pistol grip buttstock is fitted with leather faced pad. It has inset checkering on side panels. Splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of an old re-black. Action coin finish has slightly darkened color, engraving remains clear. Stocks refinished, checkering worn. Long sliver is missing from left forepart of forend. Bores have a few scattered pits. Action is tight. Ejectors work. 49605-2 MGM328 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1710

*MERKEL 16 GAUGE O/U GAME GUN.

SN 42075. Cal. 16 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted rib with copper front bead. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two point pattern with sling swivels and cheek piece, 14″ LOP over checkered HRBP. Two piece forearm checkered in four point pattern with Deeley release. Frame with double locking bolt action is lightly scroll engraved and marked “Gebruder Merkel/Suhl” on bottom. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine near new, retains nearly all of its orig finish to wood and metal. Bbls, top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all their orig blue. Receiver retains 98-99% orig case color, forearm with most of orig case color starting to tone silver. Buttstock and forearm are extremely fine and retain most of their orig finish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bores. 49417-79 JSL230 C&R (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1711

*WALTHER BOXLOCK SHOTGUN.

SN 2581. Cal. 16 Ga. 28-3/8″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length matted rib with plastic florescent orange front sight. Greener crossbolt, Curtis style forend opener. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Round knob pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and 15-1/4″ LOP over slightly hardened a white lined waffle pad. Buttstock and bottom rib with sling swivels. Large horn trigger guard. Two-point checkering on stock and forend. Blued receiver with light scroll on sides. One duck on each side towards front of receiver. Trigger plate marked “WALTHER / WAFFENFABRIK WALTHER / ZELLA-MEHLIS (THUR)”. Weight: 6 lb 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and frame retain most of their orig blue. Buttstock and forearm with light hunting marks and scratches throughout, with added finish. Mechanics very good. Bores are bright and shiny. 49415-4 JSL72 C&R (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1712

CHARLES DALY DIAMOND GRADE HAMMER GUN.

SN 1581. Cal. 12 GA. 30″ Bernard Steel bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/IMP CYL. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead, marked “Charles Daly Extra Fine Damascus Barrels Diamond Quality”. Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind lock plates, 14-3/16″ LOP over high grade checkered horn buttplate. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and ebony tip, checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is beautifully and near full coverage scroll and game scene engraved with deer on left, two turkeys on right, setter on trigger guard and all surrounded by perfectly executed scroll engraving. Buttstock is an incredible piece of Burl walnut, with silver oval near toe. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as partially restored. Bbls retain 97-99% of a bold contrast restored pattern. Receiver with a hint or two of case color, engraving is sharp. Buttstock and forend retain most of an older professionally restored finish with light handling marks. Mechanics are excellent, bores are very good with scattered light pitting particularly in right bbl. A beautiful eye catching high grade hammer gun. 49417-55 JSL220 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1713

*SCARCE LIEGE SPORTING GUN CO. SUPERBRITTE SIDE OPENING OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 1319. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Chopper lump bbls with matted, solid rib, are choked IC and mod. Unusual, case hardened, side lever, side opening action is engraved with makers name on top, and features dbl triggers and automatic ejectors. Lightly marbled and figured horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14″ over pad. Forend with Deeley release has 5″ extension and matching long side piece. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 85% bbl blue, and 50% case colors on action. Stock has some chips and scratches in what may an old glossy refinish. Bores are excellent, with some scratches. Action is tight. Bottom ejector will not trip. 49503-64 MGM326 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1714

*MIIDA MODEL GRANDEE OU TRAP GUN.

SN K507547. Cal. 12 Ga. Made in Japan, this gun has 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked: IMP MOD/MOD. Full length low profile matted ventilated rib with steel center bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. Gold plated single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Ivory capped full pistol grip stock with 14″ LOP over Pachmayr waffle pad with small Monte Carlo. Receiver is near full scroll engraved with “MODEL GRANDEE” inlaid in gold on sides. Most of frame with silver colored line work outlining the engraving. Bottom of frame also near full scroll engraved with “MIIDA / MODEL GRANDEE” inlaid in gold. Trap forend. Forend latch appears to be gold plated, though has lightly flaked. Standard 2-point checkering with forearm being 3-point checkered. Weight: 8 lb 10 oz. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new. Has been fired but well taken care of. Bbls, receiver, trigger guard and forend metal retain nearly all of their orig blue. Trigger retains nearly all of its orig gold plate, just starting to tone. Stocks are sound, retain nearly all of a conserved finish with a few handling marks throughout. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. 49503-62 JSL88 IVORY (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1716

*FUNKY LEFAUCHEAUX EXPERIMENTAL TAKE DOWN SHOTGUN.

SN NSN. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ fluid steel bbls, steel center rib, steel front bead sight. Top of frame marked “MON LEFAUCHEAUX 37 RUE VIVIENNE PARIS”. Double triggers, straight grip stock, checkered in 2-pt pattern with 13-3/4″ LOP over checkered butt. Forearms are similar to what you might find on a side opening shotgun of this era. Left side of receiver with thumb push, stock release when depressed stock can be turned and removed. Chambers are opened by two blued levers on right side of gun. Loading gates are beautifully case colored. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Mono-blocked bbls (as originally constructed) retain 85-90% orig blued finish with some light cold blue added at receiver. Loading gates appear to retain most of their older restored case color with scattered light pitting and scratches, particularly on bottom gate. Frame and forend are very good with light handling marks and retain most of their orig finish. The wood underneath the trigger guard appears to be an older replacement and there is a small chip on the top right side that has been repaired. Bores are excellent. Buttstock is slightly loose. Easily one of the most unusual experimental guns this cataloger has ever seen. 49503-72 JSL243 (500-800) – Lot 1717

*GRULLA ARMS “BAER & CO” CUSTOM ROYAL 28GA WITH CASE.

SN 28718. 28 ga. 26-3/4″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. CHOKED: Mod/Imp.Mod. Full length game rib with synthetic ivory front bead, double triggers (front trigger is articulated), automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip stock checkered in 2-pt pattern with tear drop behind lockplate with 14-1/4″ LOP over skipped line checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis push button release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Lockplates are beautifully engraved by Larry Baer with spaniel leaping for quail surrounded by scroll on left and large pointer flushing quail on right, surrounded by scroll and bead work. Bottom of frame with flying quail and scroll on trigger plate. Trigger guard and top lever are nicely scroll and floral engraved. Fences are deeply chiseled in floral pattern. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 11 oz. PROVENANCE: Ex. Larry Baer Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 97-99% blued finish. Receiver is coin finished with minute staining and a couple of handling marks. Trigger guard retains what appears to be most of its orig finish. Buttstock which is beautifully figured is straight grain Walnut and forearm retain most of their factory finish. Forearm with small chip on right side at muzzle end. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good. 49599-1 JSL279 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1718

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*GRULLA ARMS M 217 CUSTOM 12GA BY “BAER & CO.” WITH CASE.

SN 28735. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-3/4″ Bbls fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, are engraved “BAER & CO” and “MADE IN SPAIN” on tops. Dark case hardened sidelock self-opening action has near full coverage of relief carved acanthus and scrolls surrounding Bulino game scenes of ducks. Bottom scene is signed “Baer” (Larry Baer, noted author of “The Parker Gun”, and well accomplished craftsman). Nicely figured European walnut straight grip stock features engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. High quality leather case contains cleaning equipment and choke tubes and wrench. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with light handling marks. Case is excellent. 49428-22 MGM280 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1719

*AYA MODEL 53 BEST GRADE 20 GAUGE.

SN 415-99. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chamber, Choked: IMP CYL/IMP MOD, full length clean steel rib with steel front bead marked “AYA-AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL-MADE IN SPAIN” with light scroll engraving at breech. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, straight grip stock, checkered in two-point pattern with 15-3/16″ LOP over “DECELERATOR” two-tone pad. buttstock with gold oval and initial “MF”. Splinter forarm with Curtis release, checkered in three-point pattern. Receiver near full coverage scroll engraved and marked “AYA_AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL” on both sides. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved as are fences and top of frame. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 4 ozs. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Retaining most orig finish to both wood and metal. Bbls and trigger guard retain mostly all of orig blue, receiver retains 98-99% orig case color with minute high point edge wear. Stock retain most of their orig varnish with light handling marks throughout. Custom modern pad is excellent. Mechanics are excellent. Brilliant shiny bores. 49417-65 JSL202 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1721

Revised: 10/2/2015

Please Note: This gun is also accompanied by its light brown full leather case. The case is in very good overall condition.

*AYA MODEL 53 TWO BARREL SET.

SN 383120. Cal. 20 Ga. 1) 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choke: IMP CYL / MOD. Full length matted ventilated rib with steel center bead and “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead. 2) 30″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choke: FULL / FULL. Left water table marked “Magnum”. Beavertail forend. Single trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Full pistol grip buttstock with 14″ LOP from rear position single trigger over “AYA” serrated hard rubber buttplate. Receiver is fully floral engraved throughout. Bottom of frame marked “AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL”. Bbl bolsters with side clips. Top of frame and top lever also near fully floral engraved. Buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with teardrops behind lockplate. Forearm, with Deeley latch, shows 3-point checkering. Weight: 6 lb 15 oz with bbl set 1 – 7 lb 1 oz with bbl set 2. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl set 1 retains approx 95% orig blue with light handling marks and hunting losses. Bbl set 2 retains approx 90-95% orig bbl blue with light handling marks and hunting losses. Receiver retains approx 70% orig case color, strong on both lockplates, starting to tone on bottom. Trigger guard retains approx 90-95% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm retain almost all orig varnish with light handling marks. There is a minor loss of wood behind top tang that has been repaired. Bores are bright and shiny in both bbls. Mechanics are good. Single trigger may need slight adjustment. 49520-3 JSL69 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1722

*AYA MODEL 53 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN 175796. Cal. 12 GA. 28″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked: MOD/FULL. Full length pain steel rib with steel front bead, marked with makers name and light scroll towards breech end. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, automatic safety, hand detachable locks. Straight grip stock, checkered in two point pattern with tear drop behind lockplates with 14″ LOP over 2/3 checkered butt. Splinter forearm with Curtis forearm release checkered in three point pattern. Receiver is fully and finely scrolled and floral engraved and top lever & trigger guard also scroll engraved, safety with “S” in gold. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains nearly all orig finish to wood and metal, with light handling marks throughout, a couple of scratches to straight grain walnut stock. Mechanics are excellent, brilliant shiny bore. Quite a nice high grade Spanish shotgun. 49417-78 JSL214 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1723

*FABRIQUE NATIONALE EXHIBITION TYPE BSS WITH SIDEPLATES, ENGRAVED BY J. DIET AND ANGELO BEE.

SN 158RR0128F. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted rib are inlaid in gold “FABRIQUE NATIONALE – HERSTAL – BELGIUM” on left bbl, and “SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA. SHELLS – 2-3/4″” on right. There are 3″ triangles of open shaded scroll and inlaid gold lines at breech ends. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage open, scrolling acanthus, with inlaid gold line accents surrounding game scenes, subjects of which are relief gold inlaid. On left lockplate, a large group of mallards settle into marsh already populated with large and smaller other ducks. Front left of action portrays a flaring mallard. Right lockplate depicts a large group of mallards preparing to settle into marsh, with a flushing mallard at front. Bottom of action has another mallard landing in swamp surrounded by gold inlaid scroll under gold inlaid Browning trademark. This unusual engraving with many gold inlays, is signed “A. Bee” and “J.Diet” under left lockplate scene and only “J. Diet” on right. Nicely marbled European walnut swan-necked buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (full), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun is housed in brown leather case with leather corners, lined in green felt. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with little evidence of firing since proof, and only a few light handling and assembly marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49100-12 MGM377 (9,000-13,000) – Lot 2102

*DAINTY AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 1043. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls fitted with narrow, swamped game rib are engraved “Aug. Francotte a Liege” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 2010 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers, and with Belgian proofs and Francotte AF logo. SN is engraved on bottom of right bbl, and “BSA Millbrook, N.Y.” (importer) is engraved on splinter. Small boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with a mixture of large shaded scroll with acanthus finials transitioning to small simple scroll. Fences are deep relief carved in multi cinquefoil pattern. Scroll engraving extends to floorplate and case hardened trigger guard, which has SN at grip. Engravers signature “J. M. Smetts” is on trigger plate. Finely streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.389, right -.387. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 15″. Gun is accompanied by a blue ABS case with combination lock, lined in blue velvet. PROVENANCE: Consignor states: “These guns are the last to be made by Auguste Francotte of Liege, and it is doubtful that they will ever be replicated.” CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears to have been fired very little since proof, and has only a few light handling marks, mostly on left side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is good. 49574-2 MGM354 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2103

*BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED PAIR OF AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE .410 SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN 1044/1045. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with narrow game ribs gold inlaid “1” and “2” (also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips) on rear portions are engraved “Aug. Francotte a Liege” on tops of left bbls. There are 3/4″ sprays of large scroll at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2010 London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers, along with what appears to be Belgian proofs and AF logos. Bottoms of right bbls are engraved with SNs, and splinters are engraved with importers name and address (BSA Millbrook, N.Y.). Diminutive, case hardened, sidelock actions are fitted with non-automatic safeties (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Actions are engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded acanthus scroll surrounding well done portrait of squirrel on branch gnawing on pine cone, under makers name, on the bottom of each action. Lockplates have matching scroll at front portions, rear portions are engraved with game scenes; coveys of quail flushing from fence row on left side of gun “1”, and from open woodlands on gun no. “2”. Right locks depict scenes reminiscent of “WATERSHIP DOWN” with three rabbits running through woodlands on gun “1”, and with two rabbits, one surveying the distance from hillside, while another crouches behind a big tree, on gun “2”. Case hardened trigger guards are engraved with matching relief acanthus and have SNs gold inlaid at grips. Master engravers signature “J. M. Smetts” is on trigger plates. Exceptionally well matched, strikingly marbled, and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 15-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Fluted drop points are behind lockplates, and well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grips. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.385, right -.386. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.389, right -.388. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 15-1/2″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners has brown canvas outer cover with stitched tan leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Francotte label in lid. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with brush and jag, two pairs of snap caps, and a square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Consignor states: “These guns are the last to be made by Auguste Francotte of Liege, and it is doubtful that they will ever be replicated.” CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only scant evidence of having been fired since proof, and a few light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent as protected by its outer cover, which has some light marks. Interior cloth shows some very light compressions. Accessories are excellent. 49574-1 MGM351 (50,000-70,000) – Lot 2104

*20 GAUGE FRANCOTTE 20 QUALITY EJECTOR GUN WITH CASE.

SN 85799. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed steel bbls with narrow, matted game rib, are engraved “Von Lengarke & Detmold” and “U. S. Agents New – York” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 20 bore 2-1/2″ chambers. Side of left bbl is recently engraved “Aug. Francotte 20 ga. 2-1/2″”. Case hardened sideplated boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “grade 20″ style with 60% coverage of small scroll. Fences are more deeply engraved with large scroll. Makers name and address are at the bottom of each lockplate. Top lever and trigger guard are blued, scroll engraved, and SN is at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ to checkered wood butt over 1″ lengthening piece over 3/4″ piece which appears to have been cut from orig stock and reattached. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.629, right -.628. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners, is lined in dark green cloth, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. All metal parts retain nearly all of a sympathetic refinish, with a few light subsequent marks. Color of action is deep, somewhat dark. Engraving remains clear. Checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few rubs and marks. Interior cloth is excellent. 49029-9 MGM74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2105

*AUGUST FRANCOTTE GRADE 25E.

SN 87677. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ bbl. 2-5/8″ chamber. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight with red plastic mid-bead. Full length tapered rib with bbls showing importer name of “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD” on right tube and “US AGENTS NEW YORK” on left tube. Miller single selective trigger, auto ejectors, non-automatic safety. Receiver scroll and floral engraved with bbl bolsters in an oak leaf pattern with side clips. Full pistol grip, 2-point checkering pattern on butt. LOP 14-5/8″ over black leather covered pad. Buttstock has 2-1/8″ added wood extension. Un-engraved gold shield. Left bore diameter – .724, right – .722. Left choke – .007, right choke – .023. Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially restored. Bbls retain 80-85% orig bbl blue with light handling marks. Left bore very good. right bbl fine with minor pits in front of chamber area. Receiver retains traces of case color. Trigger guard bow shows about 75% blue, tang turned silver. Stocks retain most of a restored hand rubbed finish. 49322-3 JSL IVORY (1,800-2,800) – Lot 2106

Revised: 9/18/2015

Please Note: According to our consignor, this was only the 2nd engraved Superbritte he had seen in over 50 years of collecting high grade doubles. This is a very rare gun.

*UNUSUAL SUPERBRITTE SIDE OPENING OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 51759. Cal. 12 ga. 27-1/2″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted rib, are engraved “Belgique” on top left side rear. Bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are marked with steel type, choke information, and “Falla” with hammer logo. Coin finished OU action that opens to the the left side after depressing side lever, features pivoting third fastener, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with 40 – 50% coverage sprays of scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Newly made, beautifully dark veined, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over checkered horn buttplate, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering. Forend with large static piece of wood on right sides of bbls, and small matching tip, with removable “forend” on left, is nicely checkered, and has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.028, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15″. Also included are a pair of Briley 20 ga tubes, with provision for interchangeable chokes. Good quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy felt, and contains choke tubes and installation mallet. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action cleaned to silver and gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed oil finish. Forend pieces refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good, with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face. Case is excellent, near new. 49100-10 MGM411 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2107

*A. JOSEPH DEFOURNY OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 15114. Cal. 12 ga and 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated ribs, are each marked “A. Jos. Defourny Herstal Siemens Martin Nitro Steel IMPERIAL CROWN GRADE” and “Made in Belgium For CONTINENTAL ARMS CORPORATION. N.Y” on left sides of top bbls. Breech sections are near fully engraved with oak leaves. “20” or “12” are gold inlaid on rear portions. Bottoms of bbls and bbl flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Each bbl set has its own ejector forend stamped “12” or “20” on interior of iron. Coin finished OU sideplated boxlock action features double Kersten type bolt, non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid) and single selective trigger with selector behind trigger blade. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll, and oak leaves on fence. This well cut scroll is background for scenes of game and dogs; bottom of action engraved with a trio of flushing ducks. Left lockplate portrays a setter on point, with a pointer honoring point. A pair of pheasant are at bottom. The same pair of dogs watching a pair of ducks flush is on the right. Male grouse is displaying on a branch with interested female in foreground on trigger guard bow. Tang is engraved with SN. A crown is gold inlaid on top lever. Somewhat streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over checkered and engraved steel buttplate. Fancy pattern borderless checkering is at grip. A silver shield engraved “CB” is on toe line. Matching 3-pc ejector forends have Deeley releases. 20 ga. BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.627. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (Lt mod), bottom -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.024, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. 12 ga. BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top -.010 (Lt mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked brown leather case with stitched leather corners is embossed “C. B” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of A&F marked 20 bore snap caps, and another pair of snap caps (aluminum for 12 ga). Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig blue, most loss due to silvering on sharp edges, and some scattered light marks. Action retains essentially all of its orig coin finish with some areas of darkening and a small area of stains on left lockplate. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with some light marks and area dulled from slip-on rubber pad. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is fine, still light in color, with numerous scuffs and rubs, mostly on edges. Five corners and handle have detached and are missing. One corner is in case. Straps are good. Interior cloth is fine with rubs and soiling. Partitions are solid. Mid bead is “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49305-2 MGM122 IVORY (4,500-9,500) – Lot 2108

*FINE 20 BORE DARNE V22.

SN O258. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chamber. 25-5/8″ Mono-bloc bbls with triple proofs, are choked mod and Imod, and stamped for 65mm chambers. Coin finished, sliding block action with obturating disks is engraved with 70% coverage rose and scroll and nicely carved fences. Nicely fiddle figured straight grip 2-pc stocks are fitted with ribbed buttplate and horn forend tip. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of their re-blue. Coin finish of action is excellent. Stocks refinished, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action smooth and tight. 49440-1 MGM327 (15,000-17,000) – Lot 2110

*EXQUISITE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PRUSSIAN CHARLES DALY REGENT DIAMOND GRADE.

SN 14504. Cal. 12 ga. This fine, top of the Daly line, lightweight shotgun has 28″ Witten Excelsior steel bbls fitted with concave, matted rib gold inlaid “Charles Daly Regent Diamond Quality” on unmatted portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with exceptionally well cut and beautifully shaded full relief oak leaves, acorns, and ferns, terminating in various sized shaded acanthus scroll behind “Witten Steel” logos. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs with a proof date of 11/25. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with steel information, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Scallop-backed, case hardened, boxlock action with water table marked “PRUSSIA” features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators on top, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and nickel-plated double triggers with finely checkered blades. Fences are beautifully carved in shell motif with flutes engraved with scales. Remainder of action is nearly fully scroll engraved with semi-relief open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding exceptional relief gold inlaid vignettes of game scenes; a well rendered setter is on left side, and a group of grouse, two perched and three flying, are on right. Bottom of action depicts the classic in-your-face relief gold inlaid flying mallard surmounted by a sovereigns crown. “CHARLES DALY” is in small banner at bottom rear of each fence. Case hardened trigger guard with matching scroll has fine woodland scene of two gold inlaid woodcock flying through branches on bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Fancy pattern borderless checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions is at grip. Side panels are checkered with broad chip-carved borders. Bottom of grip has inlet horn oval with raised ridge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching long splinter ejector forend has inlet schnabeled horn tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.047 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.024. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig lustrous rust blue, with one or two cleaned spots toward muzzles on right bbl. Action retains approx 85 – 90% orig case hardening color. Depth of engraving is enhanced by hand worn silvering on beads and bottom of action. Thumbpiece of top lever is slightly silvered. Top tang of action and grip portion of trigger guard are also silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with a few light marks, checkering lightly worn. Wood at head of stock is slightly away from action (normal shrinkage). Bores are excellent with a hint of frosting and one or two small pings in right bbl, toward muzzle. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, feels tight with forend installed. Ejectors are strong and in time. 48990-2 MGM47 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2111

*VERY FINE “REGENT DALY” IMPORTED BY A. H. HEINEN, SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 192. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with semi-raised, matted, ventilated rib, with gold inlaid “REGENT DALY” toward rear. Breech ends of bbls are gold inlaid with two bands, and have 2-1/2″ triangles of well cut shaded medium scroll. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 20 ga. and 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “BOHLER ANTINIT” and with SN and proof date of 10/30. Case hardened action with ornamental sideplates features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), reinforcing bolsters, side clips, crossbolt third fastener with dolls head, and single selective trigger with checkered finger blade. Action and sideplates are engraved with nearly full coverage extremely well cut medium sized shaded scroll. Trigger plate has exceptionally well rendered deep relief engraved scene of hawk stooping on rising pheasant, the principals of which are relief inlaid in gold. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved and has a band of deep relief scroll at pivot. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has importers name “A. H. Heinen” “CHICAGO” as well as SN on short tang. Very fine, light reddish brown, nicely streaked and figured European walnut, steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features long lozenge shaped drop points and fancy pattern borderless checkering at grip. Matching 12″ long beavertail ejector forend has Anson release which engages two different loops on bbl for added strength. Water table, breechface and forend iron internals are engine turned. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.627. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 -98% orig blue with some areas of light cleaning, and a few scattered marks, silvered on sharp edges and at muzzles. Middle bead has been removed and area re-colored. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, lightened and silvered at bottom from normal hand wear. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. All percentages difficult to ascertain because of an accumulation of grease and oil. Top lever and trigger guard, as well as grip cap, retain over 80% of their orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig glossy oil finish with numerous marks and some light scratches, mostly on left side of butt. Checkering is lightly worn. Buttplate has chip at toe and some insect damage. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. An interesting high grade gun exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship. 49029-19 MGM12 (15,000-22,500) – Lot 2112

*HIGH QUALITY CHRISTOPH FUNK 20 BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

SN 37335. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with matted rib holding two white beads. Tops of bbls are engraved “CHRISTOPH FUNK” and “SUHL”. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with a proof date of 7/34. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and single selective trigger with selector on right, similar to that found on L. C. Smith’s. Action is engraved with near full coverage typical Germanic scrolling acanthus in beaded background, along with game scenes on sides and bottom; a trio of rabbits on left, four ducks on right, and three pheasant on bottom. Bottom of action is also stamped with Funk triangular logo, which can also be found on left side of rear bbl lump. Top lever is gold inlaid with monogram “LG” and “1”. Trigger guard is of horn. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over old red pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece, nicely fluted comb, point pattern checkering at grip, inset horn diamond drop points, and a sling loop on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.626. Bore restrictions: left -.026 (full), right -.023 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of what may be orig blue, considerably thinned along sides from normal hand wear. Coin finish of action remains bright overall. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish with numerous heavy and light marks, nicks, and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Pad has melted. Bores are excellent with some light striations. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49445-2 MGM370 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2115

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE KRIEGHOFF “ESSENCIA” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1039. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 30″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib deeply engraved “KRIEGHOFF” “Made in Germany”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2006 nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, and importers name (Krieghoff International). Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, Roman nose hidden bbl extension, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Bold color hardening of action is enhanced by 30% coverage sprays of well cut shaded scroll. “KRIEGHOFF” is gold inlaid on each lockplate, and “Essencia” is engraved in gold on bottom of round bodied action. Double beaded, blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Finely marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Makers dark leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim and green velvet lining. Interior of case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has tan leather Krieghoff label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, snap caps, tube of Krieghoff Gun Glide, along with instruction booklet and key. CONDITION: Excellent. Unfired, as new, with only a few light handling marks in all of its orig finishes on both wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is also new, with only a few rubs on canvas outer cover. Interior is excellent plus. A svelte and elegant gun that retails at approx $30000.00. 49305-1 MGM185 (17,000-25,000) – Lot 2116

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE KRIEGHOFF “ESSENCIA” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 1087. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with slightly raised, concave game rib deeply engraved “KRIEGHOFF” “Made in Germany”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2009 nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN, grade, and importers name (Krieghoff International). Case hardened sidelock action features automatic safety (S gold inlaid), bushed strikers, Roman nose bbl extension, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, gold-plated internals, and gold-plated double triggers (front articulated). Striking and bold color hardening of action is enhanced by 30% coverage sprays of well cut shaded scroll. “KRIEGHOFF” is gold inlaid on each lockplate, and “ESSENCIA” is engraved in gold on bottom of round bodied action. Double beaded, blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN at grip. Beautifully veined and nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: left -.625, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4”. Makers dark leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi has green canvas outer cover with brown leather trim and royal purple lining. Interior of case is lined in purple cloth, and has tan leather Krieghoff label in lid. Case contains bags for action and bbls, Emmebi marked snap caps, pair of Briley snap caps with mops, cleaning oil, and a trigger lock, along with instruction booklet and warranty. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few light handling marks in all of its orig finishes on both wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is also new, with only a few rubs on canvas outer cover. Interior is excellent plus. A great opportunity to acquire one of these svelte and elegant guns that retail at approx $30000.00. 49022-1 MGM45 (12,500-19,500) – Lot 2117

*RELIEF ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF K-32 12 AND 20 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 4365. 27-3/4″ 20 ga bbls and 29″ 12 ga bbls are both fitted with choke tubes and raised matted ventilated ribs and no side ribs. Krieghoff name, address, and model are on top left of 20 ga bbls and on bottom of mono-bloc of 12 ga. bbls. 12 ga bbls are ported. Blued K 32 action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in a pattern similar to “San Remo” style with dogs and birds. On this gun subjects are relief gold inlaid and action is blued. Backgrounds are finely detailed. A setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, and a hawk attacks a mallard drake on left while hen flushes from pond. Top lever and bottom of action are gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown, and “Krieghoff” “Model 32″ is gold inlaid on bottom within a field of full coverage well cut open shaded scroll. Spectacular flame figured American walnut flared rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo measures 14-1/8″ over black Decelerator pad over 1/4” spacer. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip has fleur-di-lis intrusions into pattern. Inset gold diamond on bottom of grip cap is engraved “Rambo”. Matching large beavertail forend fits both bbl sets and has Deeley type release. 12 ga. BBLS: Drop at heel: 1-3/4″”, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. 20 ga BBLS: Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Aluminum Americase is lined in royal blue velvet, has space for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains an extra 12 ga choke tube (2 in gun), three 20 ga. tubes (2 in gun), and a 12 ga wrench. 20 Bore tubes are slightly extended with knurled ends. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of relatively light use, with a hint of edge wear and thinning of blue on bottom of action and trigger guard. Stocks have some light handling marks and chips in their orig finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with some soiling and scuffs. Interior cloth has some compressions and light soiling. 49100-29 MGM268 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2118

*RELIEF ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID KRIEGHOFF K-32 CROWN GRADE WITH CASE.

SN 4525. Cal. 12 ga. 27-7/8″ are fitted with slightly raised matted ventilated rib and no side ribs. Krieghoff name, address, and model are on top left. Blued K 32 action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved in a pattern similar to “San Remo” style with dogs and birds. On this gun subjects are relief gold inlaid and action is blued. Backgrounds are finely detailed. A setter points a pair of flushing pheasant on right, and on right a fox gnaws on hapless captured duck while its compatriots fly away. Top lever and bottom of action are gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown, and “Krieghoff” “Model 32″ are gold inlaid on bottom within a field of full coverage well cut, open, shaded scroll. Fine flame figured American walnut flared rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8” over black open sided white line pad. Side panels are checkered and checkering at grip is of semi point pattern. Inset gold diamond on bottom of grip cap is engraved “CJ”. Matching large beavertail forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Krieghoff marked dark blue ABS case with brown leather trim and combination lock is lined in burgundy patterned velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, appears near new, with only the slightest of handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49628-1 MGM366 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2119

*DESIRABLE KRIEGHOFF K-20 PARCOURS SPECIAL WITH CASE.

SN 101941. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated, adjustable aiming point rib, and interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in Parcours III Special style, with exceptionally well cut, full relief engraved game birds on each side; trio of pheasant on left, and grouse on right. This nicely detailed engraving is surrounded by sprays of scroll at corners, and line and acanthus borders. Bottom of action is marked “K-20” “KRIEGHOFF” and “Germany” in scroll flanked shield. Fine, nicely marbled and crotch figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over adjustable KICKEEZ pad, and features adjustable comb, point pattern checkering at grip, which also has large right hand palm swell. Sporting clays schnabeled type forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Krieghoff marked Americase is lined in royal blue velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of having been fired, with a few handling and assembly marks, most notably some light dents on left side of butt, and a sharp small knock on left side of forend. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some scuffs. Interior has compressions and sharp edge worn almost through. 49183-13 MGM429 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2120

*KRIEGHOFF K80 UPLANDER ENGRAVED BY BADILINI WITH CASE.

SN 001661. Cal. 12 ga.3″ Chambers. 28″ Separated mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted rib are marked with instruction information on top bbl and Krieghoff information on bottom of mono-bloc. Bbls are fitted with Krieghoff choke tubes. Nickel-plated K80 action with single selective trigger and non-automatic safety is engraved with near full coverage well cut large scrolling acanthus, as background for oval scenes of flying game birds; partridge on left side of action, and dove on right. Bottom of action is marked “K-80” “KRIEGHOFF” “GERMANY”. Engravers signature “Badilini” is on trigger plate. Exceptionally well figured and marbled European walnut ambidextrous pistol grip Monte Carlo stock measures 14-5/8″ over “Decelerator” sporting clays pad. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Krieghoff marked aluminum Americase is lined in royal blue deep pile velvet with “Krieghoff A Tradition of Performance” embroidered in lid. Case contains three choke tubes (two additional in gun) with wrench and stock removal tool. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears to have been fired very little since proof, with slight cartridge halos through damascening on breechface. There are a few light handling marks overall, most notably some small dents and pecks on rear of Monte Carlo. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case has some scuffs and marks on exterior. Interior velvet shows compressions and rubs. 49305-15 MGM145 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2121

*GOLD INLAID ABESSER & MERKEL SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER MILLER SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 22015. Cal. 12 ga. 32-3/4″ Bohler steel demi-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib. Top left of bbl is engraved with steel information and stamped with proofs. Breech section is engraved with well cut medium scroll. Case hardened sideplated Blitz action features single Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety, and Miller single selective trigger. Top fence is well filed and engraved with relief oak leaves. Remainder of action has about 80% coverage well cut scroll with oak leaf highlights. This engraving on lockplates surrounds game scenes enhanced with gold inlay; a gold inlaid pheasant stands in foreground with engraved wooded background and two other pheasants, one standing behind the principal, and another flying overhead on the left. On the right lockplate a spaniel retrieves a gold inlaid duck while three others fly away over a marsh. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name, “SUHL” and “GERMANY”. A Miller trigger with selector at fore part has been installed, and trigger plate has been stamped “O” and “U”. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured flesh-toned European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown open sided white line pad. Stock features skip-line point pattern checkering, white line under grip cap, white inlet lozenge drop points, and a vacant German silver oval on toe line. Large matching 3-pc forend has inset ebony tip and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.718, bottom -.717. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (lt mod), bottom -.034 (full). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Fine quality oak and brown leather case has brass corners, and is lined in scarlet cloth. Case contains pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and case straps. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as half of its orig case hardening color, that is quite gummed with oil or lacquer. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with added oil or lacquer, which has crazed overall. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Trigger works. Case is excellent, in and out, near new. 49029-15 MGM77 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2122

*ABESSER & MERKEL SIDEPLATED BLITZ ACTION OVER-UNDER GAME GUN RETAILED BY SLOAN’S.

SN 21992. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc bbls with relatively wide matted rib are engraved “Sole U.S. Agents Sloan’s Sporting Goods Co Inc.” and “New York N.Y.”, along with steel info on either side of rib. Case hardened, OU, single Kersten, Blitz action is fitted with ornamental sideplates. It features non-automatic safety, reinforcing bolsters, and single selective trigger, with selector button at side. Action is engraved with 80% coverage typical Germanic scroll with some oak leaf highlights surrounding game and dog scenes at rear portions of sideplates; a dog (pointer ?) retrieves a fallen duck from marsh while three of its compatriots fly off, on left plate. Right plate portrays a covey of quail gathering under bush, with other members of covey flying in. Sides of bolsters are semi relief carved in oak leaf pattern. Bottom of action is engraved “Abesser & Merkel” “Suhl” and “GERMANY”. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Nicely figured and marbled sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over base plate of old pad. Skip line checkering with broad mullered borders is at grip with broad flairs into buttstock. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “W”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has inset light horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.718, bottom -.718. Bore restrictions: top -.006 (IC), bottom -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.026, bottom -.027. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of their orig case hardening color, perhaps as much as 50%. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, possibly original, with a number of light and heavy scratches and marks. Checkering somewhat worn. Rubber portion of pad missing. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works, but selector is stuck in “over” position, undoubtedly just gummy. Like all Abesser & Merkel guns this short barreled OU made for the American market, is of high quality. Copper topped spherical “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight. 49445-11 MGM384 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2123

*DAINTY AND SCARCE .410 GREIFELT GRADE NO. 1 OVER-UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 30988. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This fine little gun, offered by VL&D, and Abercrombie & Fitch before WWII, has 26″ demi-bloc bbls fitted with full length matted rib. Top right of rib is engraved “VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, INC”, and “NEW YORK” on left. Breech area is nicely rose and scroll engraved. Breech end of bottom bbl is marked “GERMANY” and “410 – 2-1/2”. Very small, blued, scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), double Kersten top fastener, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 90% coverage varying sized simple scroll with floral bouquets and other highlights. This engraving surrounds well rendered game scenes with a group of four pheasant feeding in field on left, and four pigeons mucking about on right. “Greifelt & Co Suhl” is engraved under each scene. Reinforcing bolsters are deeply relief carved with exceptionally well cut oak leaves and acorns. Well marbled and nicely burl figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over 5/8″ thick checkered horn buttplate. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Small 3-pc ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.386, bottom -.383. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather A & F label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, and an A&F marked square oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Booklet with factory letter with specifications of this particular gun, and historical information regarding Greifelts in general, including copies of ledger pages. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Bbls retain over 95% of a re-black over some scattered light pitting and marks, engraving slightly washed. Action has also been re-blued, and retains nearly all of that blue, engraving still clear. Trigger guard and top lever are slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. There are three old stress cracks behind action running into side panels, which appear to be stable. Case leather is darkening, with a number of scuffs, rubs, and marks. Interior relined and cloth is excellent with some light rubs. New label is excellent, as are accessories. A delightful lightweight gun. 49630-1 MGM410 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 2124

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE MERKEL 303-E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.

SN 39777. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib are engraved “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL” and “GERMANY” on ejector bosses which are exceptionally well engraved with open shaded scroll. Bottom bbl is stamped with Aug 1954 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, double Kersten, OU action features H&H type sidelocks, which are hand detachable with hidden hinged cover thumbpiece on right lock. Gun also features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger with selector button at right side of trigger. Action is near fully engraved with exceptionally well cut open, shaded, acanthus scroll. “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” is on bottom. Lockplates with no scroll are engraved with exceptionally fine scenes of canines and game; a pair of setters, one pointing a pair of flushing quail, while the other honors point, are on left lockplate. On right a fox peers over brow of hill hungrily anticipating a pheasant dinner, as five pheasant feed. Background details of this engraving are very well done. Blued top lever and trigger guard are scroll engraved. Dark and dense, nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over leather faced open sided white line pad over 1/2″ of black and white spacers. Grip cap is of relief cast silver (?) with initial “C” (?) at bottom. A figured walnut Monte Carlo comb has been fitted over orig comb. Well carved open scroll is behind lockplates, and modified point pattern checkering is at grip, which makes a transition to butt with “chinstrap”. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “LMC” “WHITING” “N.J.”. Matching 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley release and engine turned internals. Ventilated rib bbls for Merkel shotguns have not been available for some time. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.028 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.044. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue. Coin finish of action is still light in color, all engraving sharp and clear. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. A small sliver is missing from left side of added Monte Carlo. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A scarce high grade post war Merkel. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights. 49432-27 MGM397 IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2126

*FINE WAR TIME PRODUCTION MERKEL GRADE 203E SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER PIGEON OR TRAP GUN.

SN 27024. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This obviously custom made top of the line shotgun has 30″ demi-block bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib. Breech ends are nicely scroll engraved and marked “Gebruder Merkel Suhl” on left side, and “Suhler Waffenwerk” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers with a proof date of 10/40. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with SN, “Bohler Special”, and with Merkel logo, which also appears on rear lump and action face. Coin finished OU action features double Kersten bolt, hand detachable sidelocks with engine turned internals, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well rendered large open shaded scroll. This scroll is somewhat more deeply cut on fences and bolsters. Bottom of action is engraved with makers name. Blued top lever is also scroll engraved, and is silver inlaid with numeral “2” which is also on forend iron and rear of rib. Scroll engraved and blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Lightly streaked and figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed horn buttplate, and features swept right hand shadow line cheekpiece, closely spaced checkering with line borders at grip, and a silver oval on toe line engraved with monogram “J de K” (?). Matching 14″ long 3-pc ejector forend has engine turned iron internals and Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.037 (full), bottom -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.027. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain essentially all of a satin re-blue over some light marks, lettering slightly softened. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with some small areas of darkening and staining. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig rubbed oil finish with some light marks and scratches, comb possibly taken down, checkering excellent but lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Gun is in need of a good cleaning to remove lots of congealed oil. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” twin beads. 49029-8 MGM11 IVORY (7,000-11,000) – Lot 2127

*EARLY POST WAR MERKEL MODEL 201E LEXUS OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH SILVER INLAY AND CARVED “CHECKERING”.

SN 40203. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ bbls are fitted with low, matted, solid rib. Breech section is engraved with semi-relief oak leaves and acorns in shaded background. Left side is marked “GEBRUDER MERKEL SUHL”. Bottom bbl is stamped with 1954 German nitro proofs. Top ejector is stamped “70”. Rounded and blued scallop-backed OU action features dbl Kersten bolt, pin type cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Automatic ejectors. Reinforcing bolsters. Action is engraved with oak leaves and acorns matching bbls. Remainder of action has near full coverage of more acorns and oak leaves in somewhat less relief surrounding silver inlaid game scenes with a setter pointing a pair of flushing pheasant in a woodland clearing on left; and a trio of silver mallards flying over swamp on right. Bottom of action has circular vignette of silver hare bounding through underbrush. Trigger guard is silver inlaid “R.E. McNETT.” on bow. Boldly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered composition buttplate. Stock features small right hand shadow line cheekpiece, and relief carved oak leaves as “checkering”. Matching 3-pc field forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.721, bottom -.721. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (mod), bottom -.001 (cyl). Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks in wood and metal. Silver inlays beginning to tone at edges. Carving slightly “polished” by hand wear. Mechanically crisp. A pleasingly presented Merkel. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sight. 49185-1 MGM289 IVORY (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2128

*TFC MARKED PRE-WAR MERKEL TYPE OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN RETAILED IN HUNGARY WITH CASE.

SN 6783. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, concave, matted, ventilated rib are gold inlaid “Pirk Jozsef Orokose” and “Dotzauer Karoly Budapest” on each side of breech section. Left sides of bbls under 3-pc forend top wood, are stamped with imperial German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with proof date of 7/27. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “Bohler Antinit” with SN and makers monogram “TFC” (?). Merkel type sideplated boxlock OU action has “TFC” monogram on breechface, and features double Kersten bolt, non-automatic safety (ZARVA gold inlaid), and Miller single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with relief olive leaves on bolsters, and otherwise has nearly full coverage of extremely well cut large open shaded scroll. The same gold inlaid names as found on bbls, are on each lockplate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has tang which extends to ivory grip cap. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black leather faced Silver type pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “TIR AUX PIGEONS” “GRAND PRIX DE PAU” and “1929 1/18 – 19″. Matching long ejector 3-pc forend has inset ivory tip and Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: top -.032 (full), bottom -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Older oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in scarlet felt. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain over 90% of an old re-black over some light marks and dents. Action and lockplates retain approx 40% orig case hardening color, the balance nicely silvered. Engraving on trigger guard tang is somewhat washed. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with a number of marks. There is a 2-1/2″ crack in forend running from bottom of iron forward to diamond shaped escutcheon. Forend iron has been drilled to reduce weight. Seven areas under wood of forend have been excavated for same reason. Bores are excellent with one or two light scores, and some light frosting. One very small dent on bottom of bottom bbl is about 13″ back from muzzle. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Bottom ejector is “live”. Trigger works. Case leather has been painted black, and has many subsequent cracks and scuffs, especially on edges. Orig handle is detached, and fair. Interior felt is good with one area ripped away from removal of label (?). Twin bead sights, grip cap and forend inset are all “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49051-1 MGM42 IVORY (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2129

*28 GAUGE MERKEL 147EL WITH BOX.

SN 380065. Cal. 28 GA 26-3/4″ Shoe lump bbls are fitted with flat, matted, game rib, and are marked with importer, maker, and “MADE IN GERMANY” on top of left bbl, with steel information on right. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, scallop-backed, boxlock action features automatic safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of deeply cut scroll surrounding relief engraved game scenes; a group of grouse feeding on left side, and three pheasant, one standing, two flying on right. Engraving is signed “WH” at rear of left scene. Top lever and scroll engraved trigger guard are blued. Lightly fiddle figured, dense, European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over Merkel marked composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Long, fat, splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Green and white Merkel box contains packing materials and instruction booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light field use, appears essentially unfired, with only light handling marks on wood and metal, however bottom of action has slightly browned and blue on front portion of trigger guard bow is considerably silvered. Right ejector won’t fire. Box is excellent. 49512-4 MGM286 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 2130

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*FINE PREWAR GEORG KNAAK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY.

SN 14001. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Bbls fitted with matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “Deutsche Waffenfabrik Georg Knaak, Berlin S.W. 48 Germany”. Top sections of bbls have 6″ triangles of well cut scroll at breech ends, and ejector mortises have fine game scenes with gold inlaid semi-relief subjects; a pair of pheasant are on right, and a fox chases a rabbit with mountains in background on left. There are also 2-1/4″ triangles of scroll on either side of both muzzles. Blued, boxlock, OU, scallop-backed action features gold-plated single trigger with selector combined with safety, double Kersten top fastener, pin type cocking indicators, and reinforcing bolsters. Action is engraved in near full coverage very well executed, open, shaded, flowing scroll and acanthus. This fine engraving surrounds gold inlaid game scenes on each side; a setter watching two ducks flush with mountains in background on left, and a pointer pointing a pair of escaping pigeons with same background, on right. An unusual winged logo is on top of action. Trigger guard is of nylon. Dark, finely marbled, and extremely well figured European walnut ebony capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features a shadow line right hand cheekpiece, and fairly closely spaced checkering with carved borders at grip. Matching long 3-pc ejector forend has gold plated Deeley release. Carving is more extensive than that on butt, relief carved with acanthus flourishes. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (full), bottom -.026 (mod). Wall thickness: top -.024, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun comes with blue canvas leather trimmed case marked “Perazzi”, lined in blue patterned cloth. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls and action retain over 90% of a satin re-blue, silvered on sharp edges, considerably silvered on bottom of forend iron. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their fine hand rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 49100-11 MGM427 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2131

*LIGHTWEIGHT F. W. HEYM GRADE 4A SIDE-PLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 6116. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed Krupp steel bbls fitted with slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with grade and steel type in milled out section, are engraved with makers name and “Suhl Germany” on tops of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with German imperial nitro proofs, bottoms of bbls with steel type, SN, and proof date of 5/31. Lightly colored case hardened side-plated boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved), pin type cocking indicators, square crossbolt and dolls head third fastener, side clips, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers. Action is engraved with scrolling germanic acanthus with beaded background. Fences are deep relief carved, and have exceptionally well executed open acanthus scroll with a fine shaded background. Sideplates are near fully engraved with very well rendered portraits of game and dogs with a hound retrieving a dead rabbit on left lockplate, with another pair of bunnies escaping. Right lockplate depicts a nye of standing and strutting pheasant in open meadow. Broad striped European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over horn basket-weave buttplate, and features well cut closely spaced fancy bordered checkering, drop points, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Long splinter ejector forend has inset schnabeled horn tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left -.741, right -.738. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Imp mod), right -.020 (Lt Mod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.021. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with some light marks and scratches. Action retains most of its originally light case hardening color, nicely silvered from hand wear, giving dramatic enhancement to fine engraving and carving. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig hand rubbed oil finish, with open grain, checkering slightly worn and soiled. Horn of buttplate shows some slight insect damage. Bores are excellent, with one or two minor light dings and slight bulges behind chokes. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Right ejector is “live”. A fine quality snappy gun. 48990-1 MGM2 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2132

*J P SAUER & SON 12GA BOXLOCK LIGHTWEIGHT GAME GUN.

SN 132350. Cal. 12 Ga. 26″ Krupp steel bbls, 2-1/2″ chambers, dbl triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Matted rib with twin “certifiable pre-ban ivory” beads. Scalloped boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and side clips. Checkered splinter forend and pistol grip stock with lightly engraved steel grip cap. Trigger guard lightly engraved with SN at tang. Lightly engraved action. LOP 14-1/2″ over hardened red recoil pad. Weight 6 lbs. 1 oz. . Left bbl choke cylinder. Right bbl choke Imp. Mod. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a restored finish. Action retains hint of case colors in protected areas only. Forearm and buttstock checkering slightly worn but mostly visible with some added finish and tiny losses. Action shows a hint of looseness and would benefit from a gentle cleaning, will make a nice lightweight field gun. 49272-2 JSL12 C&R; IVORY (750-1,250) – Lot 2133

*DSCHULNIGG 16GA SIDELOCK GAME GUN.

SN 322054. Cal. 16 Ga. 28″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Gold plated double triggers (front trigger is articulated), auto ejectors and non-automatic safety. Matted rib with “certifiable pre-ban ivory” front sight. Rib marked “WAFFEN – DSCHULNIGG – SALZBERG”. Full sidelock action which is lightly scroll engraved near full coverage. Straight stock, splinter forend, “S” inlaid in gold in front of safety button. 15″ LOP over leather covered pad. Gun has sling swivels and silver stock shield with initials “SP”. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Overall very fine as partially restored. Frame is blued. Bbl shows 95%+ blued finish. Receiver retains virtually all of restored blue finish. Wood is excellent showing most of a fine hand rubbed finish. Bores are fine as are mechanics. 49322-1 JSL19 C&R; IVORY (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2134

*AUSTRIAN BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 41644. Cal. .410 28″ bbls. 3″ chambers. Choked: FULL/FULL. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib marked with importer mark “CALIF ARMS CO. LOS ANGELES – MADE IN AUSTRIA”. Steel front bead sight. Frame marked with SN. Nickel plated, lightly checkered, single trigger, automatic ejector, non-automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with 13-7/8″ LOP over bordered checkered butt, with slight Monte Carlo. Beautifully 4-point checkered buttstock with broad mullered border. Frame engraved with geese in marsh scene surrounded by scroll on left and pheasants in woods scene surround by scroll on right. Bottom of receiver nicely appointed with scroll in diamond and triangular pattern. Trigger guard lightly scroll engraved at bow and tang. 2-pc forearm with Deeley latch, nicely checkered with broad mullered border pattern. Double locking crossbolt feature. Reinforced action. Horn grip cap. Weight: 7 lb 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 95% of their orig bbl blue. Receiver French gray with minor freckling and staining, though very nice overall. Buttstock and forend retain 90-95% of a professionally restored hand rubbed varnish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with light leading. 49415-7 JSL95 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2135

HIGH QUALITY FULL RELIEF ENGRAVED TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN WITH WHITWORTH BARRELS BY H. SCHERPING OF HANNOVER.

SN NSN. Cal. 16 ga. 2-9/16″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Dovetailed steel bbls are engraved “H. SCHERPING HOF – BUCHSENMACHER HANNOVER.” on concave game rib with dolls head extension. There are 1″ triangles of well cut scroll and gold bands at breech ends. Bbl flats are devoid of any markings. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with British proofs and are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH’S” “FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL”. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Round bodied top lever action with lever filed and shaped like a fish with gold eyes, is fitted with peninsula rebounding back action locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action and locks are profusely engraved with exceptionally well cut, detailed and shaded, relief oak leaves, branches, and acorns surrounding truly exceptional game scenes with a pair of black cock sparring on left side of action, and a setter chasing a flushing pair of grouse on right. Right lockplate depicts a pair of pheasant strutting through garden, and left lock has an extremely fine portrait of what could be the person for whom this gun was made, in hunting regalia with gun, peering over a rock. “H. SCHERPING” is engraved on left lock behind hammer and “HANNOVER” is behind hammer on right. A high relief monogram “TF” is in gold poincon at rear portion of top tang. Trigger guard is of horn, and is checkered on bow. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock has high hogback comb and measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Stock features small shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering with broad mullered and line borders at grip, and a sling loop matching that on bbl, on toe line. Matching fully checkered splinter forend has pivoting lever release. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Mod), right -.007 recess (IC). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 3-3/8″, drop at rear of comb: 2″, drop at front of comb: 2-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be a very old re-black, over some marks and scratches, with a few subsequent marks, mostly on right bbl where two dents have been raised. Action and locks retain traces of case color, but are mostly pewter gray, engraving remains excellent. Horn trigger guard is good with no insect damage, but has repaired crack at base. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous light marks, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are very fine, showing some scattered light pitting and a few striations, and the aforementioned areas of dent removal. Action is very slightly loose with forend removed, but tight with forend in place. Bbls are slightly off face. Locks are crisp. An exceptional steel barreled hammer gun by this highly regarded maker. 49224-13 MGM38 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2136

*CUSTOM GOLD INLAID 28 GAUGE GRULLA SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

SN 31-03-083-04. Cal. 28 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/4″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with screw chokes and low, narrow, concave game rib are marked “GRULLA ARMAS S. L. EIBAR MADE IN SPAIN” on top of right bbl. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 28 ga and 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened, round bodied, H&H type sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable sidelocks, and dbl triggers, front articulated. Action is engraved with near full coverage simple scroll as background for semi-relief gold inlays of flowers and birds. Fences are inlaid in leaf and ribbon design. Left lock portrays a pair of gold cock pheasant dueling, spurs raised. A pair of quail fly across right lockplate. Bottom of action has gold portrait of a retriever with a trio of on-coming quail are on trigger plate. Top lever is pierced in scroll design. Sgl beaded trigger guard bow is also pierced in foliate design with gold inlaid flowers. Exceptional burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release with gold inlaid spider on tip. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun is accompanied by its orig box and packing materials and three additional Briley thin wall choke tubes (2 in gun) and wrench. PROVENANCE: Larry Baer Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little use, with scant evidence of having been fired, since proof, retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with few light handling marks. Mechanically crisp. Box is fine. 49427-12 MGM260 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2137

*PAIR OF ARRIETA XXV GAME GUNS.

SN 26799/ 26800. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Chopper lump bbls with Churchill ribs, are marked “Fca. de Escopetas Arrieta – Elgobar (Espana)” on tops of right bbls. Guns are made as a pair with numbers “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Each bbl set is fitted with H & H type spring opening assist mechanism. Coin finished sidelock actions feature non automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and single triggers. Actions are engraved with British style rose and scroll. Bottoms of actions are marked “FABRICA DE” “Arrieta Y Cia” “ELGOIBAR”. Blued top levers and single beaded trigger guards are also scroll engraved. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts and feature faceted drop points, diamond hands, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grips, and brass ovals on toe lines engraved “C. R. A.” Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left-.723, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (Mod), right -.010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left-.722, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.013 (Mod), right -.005 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous factory blue with a number of minor marks. Gun “1” has a number of considerable rubs on right bbl at front of forend. Actions retain nearly all their orig coin finish. Stocks have a number of handling marks in their orig finish, some relatively deep on gun no. “1”. Bores are excellent. Triggers do not set up for second shot. Guns are in need of some cleaning. 46430-2 MGM125 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2138

*IVO FABBRI TITANIUM ACTION PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE.

SN E1010. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 28-3/8″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with medium width file cut flat solid rib gold inlaid “1” at rear. Gun is one of a pair with “1” engraved at rear of top tang and on forend tip. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA”. “FABBRI SS 2002 STEEL” is on right. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with makers name, gauge, importer, SN, and 2007 Italian nitro proofs. Dark anodized low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks, is made of titanium, noted for its extreme strength combined with light weight. Action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with classic small scroll and rose bouquets in “British Best” tradition. “IVO FABBRI” is on both sides of action under lockplates, and on bottom. Engravers signature (Creative Art) is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Exhibition quality, beautifully flame/ fiddle figured, well streaked, European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has gold pigeon sitting on branch inlet into wood at rear. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (IC), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality tan leather two gun motor case by Nizzoli has stitched leather corners. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has Fabbri paper label in lid. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Tullio Fabbri stating that “they are the first pair of titaniums ever shipped to the U.S. These guns are the first choice of the King of Spain, and many other people that pride quality and performance above all.” He goes on to explain many of the special features and materials inherent in the making of Fabbri guns today, not only the titanium actions, but also including their special bbl steel, micro welded construction, and superior finishing, including a black colored diamond coating of the bbl surface. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new with little evidence of firing since proof, with only one or two of the lightest marks in all finishes on wood and metal, most notably two or three light scratches on butt. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior is excellent. Fabbri is the creator of some of the finest guns in the world. The Titanium model currently starts at 125,000 euros in Italy without engraving. The light weight action of the Titanium model yields a gun with exceptional dynamics. Gun no. “2” of the pair is also in this auction. 49335-1 MGM90 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2139

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*IVO FABBRI TITANIUM ACTION PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME OR PIGEON GUN WITH CASE.

SN E1011. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 28-3/8″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with medium width file cut flat solid rib gold inlaid “2” at rear. Gun is no. 2 of a pair with “2” engraved at rear of top tang and on forend tip. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA”. “FABBRI SS 2002 STEEL” is on right. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with makers name, gauge, importer, SN, and 2007 Italian nitro proofs. Dark anodized low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks, is made of titanium, noted for its extreme strength combined with light weight. Action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with classic small scroll and rose bouquets in “British Best” tradition. “IVO FABBRI” is on both sides of action under lockplates, and on bottom. Engravers signature (Creative Art) is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Beautifully flame/ fiddle figured, well streaked European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Well cut point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching one piece full forend has gold pigeon sitting on branch inlet into wood at rear. Bore diameter: top -.733, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.011 (IC), bottom -.011 (IC). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality tan leather trunk case by Nizzoli has stitched leather corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth and has large Fabbri paper label in lid. Case contains an array of high quality accessories including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in tan leather wallet, round brass oil bottle, brass and ebony snap caps, ebony handled chamber brush, and ebony handled torex turnscrew. All tools are marked “IVO FABBRI”. PROVENANCE: Copy of letter from Tullio Fabbri stating that “they are the first pair of titaniums ever shipped to the U.S. These guns are the first choice of the King of Spain, and many other people that pride quality and performance above all.” He goes on to explain many of the special features and materials inherent in the making of Fabbri guns today, not only the titanium actions, but also including their special bbl steel, micro welded construction, and superior finishing, including a black colored diamond coating of the bbl surface. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new with no evidence of firing since proof, with only one or two of the lightest marks in all finishes on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few scuffs. Interior is excellent. All accessories are excellent to new. Fabbri is the creator of some of the finest guns in the world. The Titanium model currently starts at 125,000 euros in Italy without engraving. The light weight action of the Titanium model yields a gun with exceptional dynamics. Gun no. “1” of this pair is also in this auction. 49335-2 MGM91 (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2140

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*CLASSIC IVO FABBRI SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY ALBERTO PASOLINI WITH CASE.

SN E564. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 30″ demi-bloc bbls are fitted with low, broad, file cut, ventilated rib and engraved “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” on top left, and “BOEHLER BLITZ SUPER STEEL” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 1980 Italian nitro proofs. Importers name and address (Buckhorn Trading Post, Dallas Texas) are marked on right side of bottom bbl under forend. Finely sculpted, case hardened, low profile, OU action fitted with sidelocks, features non-functional safety, non-selective sgl trigger, vented breechfaces, and incised line tumbler end cocking indicators. Action is engraved in classically styled, well cut, rose and scroll. “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA” is on bottom of action. Engravers signature (Alberto Pasolini) is on right side of trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard with matching scroll engraving are blued. SN is at grip. Nicely veined and lightly fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black open sided Fabbri marked pad. Matching, slim, 1-pc forend with Anson type release, is nearly fully checkered, and has flush gold inlaid pigeon on bottom rear. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.038 (full), bottom -.026 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Well made tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet, and contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very limited use, near new, with only a few light handling marks, and a hint of silvering on action. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are perfectly timed. Case is very fine, with a number of marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks, compressions, and light soiling. Although understated, this gun is of the exceptional quality typical of Ivo Fabbri. 49181-14 MGM263 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 2141

*IVO FABBRI BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA SET OF BARRELS AND CASE.

SN E484. (1972) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers with long forcing cones. 29″ Chopper lump barrels with raised, flat, matted ribs, have “1″ and “2″ inlaid in gold on rear portions of ribs. Bbls are engraved “Armi. Fabbri. Brescia” and “Made in Italy” on left bbl, and “- Bohler Super Blitz Steel -” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “I. Fabbri”. Bbl set no. “1″ has been ported, 11 ports on top of each bbl, and has had Briley chokes installed. Case hardened full sidelock action features automatic safety (“Safe” in gold background), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, Webley and Scott style vented strikers, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates have 70% coverage of well cut traditional bouquet and scroll. Signature of highly regarded engraver “F. Iora” is in front of trigger guard bow. Trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Flesh-toned, nicely veined, and somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black “Decelerator” pad, and features very cleanly cut 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching beavertail forend has Anson release, and gold pigeon inlaid in front of iron. BBL set no. “1″: Bore diameter: left -.726 with Briley chokes, right -.726 with Briley chokes. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. BBL set no. “2″: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.025 (IM). Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Aluminum “Americase” has combination lock, is lined in dark green velvet, and contains 1 Briley choke (2 in gun) and Beretta marked bags for action and each bbl set. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their lustrous blue. Action retains about 60% of its case hardening color, silvered on beads, and graying on fences and bottom. Left lockplate retains 90% color, and right approximately 70%, with evidence of cleaning toward front. Stocks retain virtually all of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time, and trigger works. Bores are excellent. Case is excellent. Fabbri guns are considered to be perhaps the highest quality shotguns available today, and the company produces approximately 30 guns per year. Mid beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49305-17 MGM124 IVORY (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2142

*EXQUISITE IVO FABBRI SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY C. TOMASONI WITH CASE.

SN E584. (1982) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 27-1/2″ chopper lump bbls fitted with concave, matted rib, are engraved “ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” and “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1982 nitro proofs, “6”, “10”, SN, makers name and importers name and address (CT Shotgun). Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is beautifully engraved with a mixture of small scroll and larger open scrolling acanthus with some floral highlights surrounding exceptional Bulino scene on bottom of action of flushing pheasant with hunter mounting gun in background. Lockplates are Bulino engraved with other fine game scenes; a flock of mallards are settling into marsh, with another mallard bathing in foreground, of left lock, right with lovely scene of partridge flying from hillside with cropland in distance, being pointed by pointer. A similar scene (without dog) is illustrated as figure 118 in MODERN FIREARMS ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico, as done by Claudio Tomasoni. Engraving on this gun is by Tomasoni, with his signature appearing at the bottom of each game scene on lockplates, and on trigger plate. “IVO FABBRI” is on bottom of each side of action. Top lever and trigger guard have scroll and acanthus engraving to match action. SN is at grip. Understated but elegant dark streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt. Well cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.027 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality russet leather case with brass corners and central brass medallion, has burgundy colored canvas outer cover with brown leather trim, with central leather medallion gold embossed “VRG”. Case is lined in dark green suede, and has three covered compartments with brass knobs, and space for seven cartridges in wood block. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of light field use. Bbls retain essentially all of their exquisite satin black finish, with one or two light marks, mostly on bottom of right bbl. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish with some scattered light oxidation marks on bottom left. Stocks have some light scratches and handling marks in their orig rubbed oil finish, checkering very slightly darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face, with only a hint of cartridge halos on breechface. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent with only a few light marks, as protected by its outer cover, which has some scuffs. Zippers work. Case handle is excellent. Interior is excellent. An opportunity to own one of the world’s finest guns, embellished by a renowned master. 49305-16 MGM88 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2143

*SUPERB FLLI RIZZINI R1-E 20 BORE GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONAL SWAN THEME ENGRAVING BY MUFFOLINI WITH CASE.

SN 2230. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Beautifully struck 28″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “Flli RIZZINI – MAGNO V.T.” on narrow, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Bottom of right bbl is engraved with importers name (William Larkin Moore). Coin finished, sidelock action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. It is engraved with full coverage truly exceptional semi-relief climbing and trailing open acanthus and scroll. This exceptional engraving melds into central motif of quartering portrait of swan, wing outstretched, on each lockplate. Bottom of action portrays this same swan face on. Fences are more deeply carved with scroll and acanthus. This theme extends to top lever and trigger guard. SN is on tang. This striking engraving is by noted Italian engraver Stefano Muffolini, whose signature is on trigger plate. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured red-toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Stock shaping is flawless with sharp fields around lockplates, and crisp transition to grip, which is checkered in very well cut flat top borderless point pattern. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.630, right -.632. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with russet leather trim. Interior is lined in olive green felt, and has large paper Rizzini label in lid, along with info label for this gun. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag (still in tissue), a pair of snap caps, and a round oil bottle. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some scuffs and rubs. Interior is excellent. This esteemed maker produces fewer than a dozen guns each year, with a tariff of approx $100,000.00 each before engraving. 49417-21 MGM363 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 2144

*INTERESTING EARLY PIOTTI SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 3898. Cal. 12 GA 1968. This fine gun by this highly regarded Italian maker is virtually identical to the Merkel 203E and was undoubtedly sourced from them. It has 27-1/2″ demi-bloc bbls with low, matted, ventilated rib. Top bbl is engraved “F PIOTTI GARDONE VT” on left side, and “ACCIAIO PHONIX” on right. Bbls are stamped with 1968 nitro proofs. Coin finished OU action with H&H type detachable sidelocks, features non-automatic safety, double Kersten bolt, filed in arrow head tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage large, flowing, acanthus scroll. This engraving is somewhat deeper on fences and bolsters. Blued top lever has thumbpiece pierced and relief engraved in scroll and floral motif. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad, and has closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Three piece ejector forend has Deeley type release and silver oval at rear engraved with monogram “DR”. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.031 (full), bottom -.021 (mod). Wall thickness: top -.029, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Brown leather case with brass corners and two combination locks is lined in dark green felt, and contains 3-pc beech and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use. Blue of bbls silvered on sharp edges with a number of light marks and scratches. Coin finish of action is excellent. Blued trigger guard considerably silvered at grip. Stocks have a number of light scratches and marks in their orig rubbed oil finish. Pad appears to be relatively new. Checkering is lightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case leather is excellent with some light marks. Interior is excellent. 49512-5 MGM284 (9,000-12,000) – Lot 2146

*LOVELY 20 BORE FLLI BERTUZZI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVINGS BY DASSA WITH CASE.

SN 5906. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Finely struck 26-1/2″ chopper lump bbls with flat, narrow, matted rib, are engraved “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI GARDONE V.T. ITALY” on left side of left bbl. Makers name is inlaid in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs, and with makers name. Bottoms of bbls with chamber and choke information, are engraved with importers name and address (William Larkin Moore). Coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is filed with well done beads and fillets and rounded lockplates. Action is engraved with near full coverage of a combination of very well cut miniscule scroll with unengraved areas on beads as counterpoint to truly exceptional Bulino renditions of small game birds in realistic backgrounds with dramatic skies; pair of chukar partridge fly out of mountainous terrain on left lock, trio of quail erupt from hedgerow into open cropland on right. Another pair of quail flush through trees on bottom of action. “ARMI Flli BERTUZZI” is on left side of action and “ITALY GARDONE VT” is on right. This exceptional engraving is signed by the well known Dassa brothers on trigger plate with a date of “’91”. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are also engraved with miniscule scroll. SN is on banner at grip. Lightly marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over black leather covered pad, and features drop points, standard point pattern checkering, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “GWH”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and central diamond is inlet with gold Bertuzzi crest. Bore diameter: left -.622, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.011 (lt mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Makers brown leather case by Nizzoli is lined in olive green felt, and has gold embossed black leather Bertuzzi label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of light field use, with a few scattered marks on wood and metal, most noticeably a light scratch under one partridge on left lockplate, and some other light marks on butt and forend. Forend finish shows light wear, and some smoothing of checkering from hand wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with a few scuffs and rubs on edges. Straps and handle are fine. Interior cloth has some rubs and marks, and space where lump fits has been repaired with tape. These beautiful guns will never be made again as the Bertuzzi brothers retired a few years ago. 49305-6 MGM192 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2147

*FINE 28 BORE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI JOREMA SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 708. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This finely crafted gun by this renowned firm, has 26″ demi-bloc bbls fitted with flat, matted, ventilated rib. “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” is inlaid in gold on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 Italian nitro proofs for 28 ga. and with SN and “MADE IN ITALY”. Small, low profile, coin finished, OU action is fitted with pinless sidelocks, and features non-automatic safety and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved along sides of beads onto top fence and continuing to top lever and top tang, with very well cut, open, attenuated acanthus and ribbons with dark shaded background. Remainder of action and lockplates are plain finished with borders gold wire inlaid. Hinge pin pivot is gold wire inlaid, with more flush gold light scroll at central portion of each lockplate. Makers name is gold inlaid in script at the bottom of each plate. Relief scroll is also on front portion of trigger plate, and on single beaded trigger guard, where it appears on bow and on tang. SN is gold inlaid at rear of tang. This very pleasing engraving and gold design is signed by two different engravers on trigger plate. Strikingly fiddle figured and nicely marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Stock features drop points, and very well cut point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has interesting Anson type release, actuated by sliding a relief cast A&S crest/ button at central portion, instead of having button at tip. Bore diameter: top -.551, bottom -.551. Bore restrictions: top -.017 (full), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet, and has brown leather A&S label stitched into lid. Case contains pair of snap caps, striker bottle with spare strikers, and an A&S marked round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near to new, with some very light evidence of having been fired since proof, with a few handling and assembly marks on bbls, and light scratches and marks, mostly on bottom of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has some light scuffs. Interior lightly soiled, with some compressions and rubs. A nicely appointed lightweight gun. 49417-28 MGM362 (18,000-28,000) – Lot 2148

*EARLY FAMARS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 29198. (1973) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-5/8″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly raised, concave game rib, are engraved “Armi Famars” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1973 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “FAMARS”. Coin finished full sidelock action features automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers (front articulated). Lockplates are slightly rounded in Boss style. Top lever is pierced. Action is engraved with 90% coverage medium scroll with floral and foliate highlights. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Top lever and trigger guard with matching engraving are blued. Flesh-toned, dark streaked and light stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features point pattern checkering at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (extra full), right -.020 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan, trapezoidal, VC type leather case is lined in purple cloth, and has gold embossed Famars label in lid. PROVENANCE: Letter from Famars USA with info regarding this gun, and stating that the current replacement cost for a “Venere” sidelock is approx $75,000.00. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a number of light marks and scratches on bbls, mostly at breech ends. Coin finish is generally excellent, bright on beads, with some oil darkening. Stocks are excellent with a few minor light pings. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with some very light scuffs. Handle is excellent. Interior cloth has only one or two light compressions. 49469-1 MGM189 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2150

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*28 GAUGE PERUGINI & VISINI MAESTRO “LUSSO” OVER-UNDER GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE BARRELS, TRIGGER GROUP, AND CASE.

SN 3175. Cal. 20 ga/ 28 ga. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow ventilated ribs, are gold inlaid “PERUGINI & VISINI” on left sides of mono-blocs. Right sides are engraved “NUVOLERA BRESCIA ITALY”. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2007 Italian nitro proofs, and with SNs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with importers name and address (Hi-Grade Imports). Coin finished, low profile, nicely sculpted, sideplated action with removal trigger group, sporting gold-plated single selective trigger (extra trigger group with single non-selective trigger is in case), is exquisitely engraved with near full coverage cleanly executed and nicely shaded semi-relief large open scroll with acanthus highlights. This fine engraving frames well done Bulino portrait of sitting labrador on bottom of action; with two renditions of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, walking with bow and quiver on top lever, and with a spear on trigger guard bow. Labrador portrait is signed “C. Tomasoni”, noted engraver from Brescia. Exceptional, beautifully marbled and slab-cut burl figured, flesh-toned European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over black rifle pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A gold oval engraved “S” is on toe line. Slim one piece matching forend is inlaid with P & V opposed unicorn trademark, and with a flushing pheasant, both in gold, and has Deeley type release. 28 GAUGE BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.550, bottom -.549. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (full), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 20 GAUGE BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.632. Bore restrictions: top -.026 (full), bottom -.026 (full). Drop at heel: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. High quality russet pigskin leather case with stitched leather corners has green canvas outer cover with leather trim. Case is lined in red cloth with gold embossed black P & V label in lid, with space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains spare trigger/ firing group with single non-selective trigger, spare strikers, two pairs of snap caps (20 ga and 28 ga), and a square oil bottle. Also included are black velvet bags for action and both bbl sets. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing evidence of very limited firing since proof, with only a few minor handling marks in wood and metal. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with a few scratches in exterior leather. Outer cover shows some light wear and scuffs. Interior is excellent with a few compressions and light soiling. Accessories are excellent. 49249-5 MGM144 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2151

*PERUGINI & VISINI “KENNEDY COMPETITION” MAESTRO O/U WITH GOLD INLAY AND ENGRAVING BY R. GRECO WITH CASE.

SN 2740. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with matted, ventilated top rib and ventilated side ribs, are marked “KENNEDY COMPETITION” and “MADE BY PERUGINI & VISINI ITALY” on left rear. Bbl flats are stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs and SN. Low profile, coin finished, OU action with ornamental sideplates and removable trigger group features non-automatic safety and gold-plated sgl non-selective trigger adjustable for position. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut, large, open, shaded, acanthus scroll with foliate highlights surrounding a trio of semi-relief gold inlaid quail flushing from cover on bottom which is also inlaid “PERUGINI & VISINI”. Left sideplate depicts another covey of quail flushing away from viewer from tangled brushland. Right side depicts more quail also departing from open meadow, one member turning away from viewer. This interesting and well done engraving is by “R. Greco” noted Belgian engraver, whose signature appears on left side of trigger group. Fine exhibition quality dramatically marbled and nicely flame figured European walnut flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ (rear trigger position) over black KICKEEZ pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim 1-pc forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Imod), bottom -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black plastic ABS case is marked “Maestro” and has three combination locks. Case is lined in reddish velvet with P & V label in lid, and contains bags for action and bbls, stock removal tool, and spare mainsprings and strikers in plastic box. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use, with only a hint of sharp edge wear on bbls and other blued parts. Coin finish is excellent. Stocks have a few minor marks in their rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent.Ejectors are out of time. Case is excellent, with some scuffs. 49181-31 MGM262 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2152

*FINE S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY GOLDANI WITH CASE.

SN 60912. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with matted solid rib, are engraved “S Lucchini Italy” on top left, and “12 GA – 2-3/4 – 29″-” on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Low profile, case hardened, pinless sidelock, OU action features non-automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 80% coverage very cleanly cut classic rose and scroll. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Nicely burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black KICKEEZ pad. Nicely cut, closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A gold oval engraved “RCL” is on toe line. Matching one piece field type forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.719, bottom -.719. Bore restrictions: top -.014 (mod), bottom -.003 (IC). Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.028. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Stock is considerably cast off (approx 5/8″). Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with black Lucchini label in lid. Case contains a pair of Beretta snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very little firing since proof, and retaining essentially all of its fine finishes on wood and metal, with only slight high edge wear, and some light handling marks in wood, mostly on left side of butt. Case leather is very fine, with a number of marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior is excellent, with light compressions and soiling. 49181-34 MGM443 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2153

*WELL MATCHED PAIR OF KEMEN SIDEPLATED SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH CASE.

SN KM40-03-105-04/ KM40-03-106-04. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with narrow game ribs are gold inlaid “1” and “2” at breech ends. Guns are a matched pair with “1” and “2” also gold inlaid on top levers and forend tips. “Kemen Elgoibar” is engraved on top right of each mono-bloc. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with SNs, as well as importers name and address (BSA). Bbls are fitted with H&H type self-opening assist springs. Coin finished actions feature removable trigger/ firing groups, automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and single non-selective triggers. Actions are fully engraved with semi-relief mixture of large open scroll mixed and augmented with floral bouquets and acanthus. Engravers signature is at side of trigger/ firing group housings. Beautifully matched, spectacular, dark burl, European walnut straight grip stocks measure 16″ over black KICKEEZ pads. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.012 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 16″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.733, right -.735. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (mod), right -.015 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 16″. Tan leather 2-gun Churchill style case with stitched leather corners and leather Kemen label on top, is lined in dark burgundy cloth with compartment for each gun, with snap attached divider. Case contains the key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few light handling marks, with scant evidence of being fired since proof. There is some riveling of right bbl of gun no. “2” about 8″ from breech end. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior leather is very fine with tape marks and some scuffs. Interior cloth shows many rubs and scuffs from contact with guns and bbls, some rubbed through. 49305-4 MGM85 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2154

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE 20 BORE DASSA ENGRAVED COSMI EXTRA LUSSO WITH GOLD, AND CASE.

SN 6710. Cal. 20 GA. 26″ Boehler Antinit bbl is fitted with raised, ventilated rib and interchangeable chokes. Action with blued plain finished upper and coin finished steel lower assembly, is built on Cosmi’s time tested principle “all parts hand finished and polished”. Bottom receiver is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. This fine engraving surrounds Bulino game scenes with principal subjects flush inlaid in gold; left side depicts a flying pheasant with another crouched ready to spring at rear, front portion has side portrait of cock pheasant. Right side of action depicts a similar scene of woodcock, with portrait of woodcock at front. Bottom of action, which is near fully scroll engraved, has interesting scene of pair of quail flushing from behind fallen tree and stump. This scene is signed by “Dassa” noted Italian engraver. Exhibition quality, burl figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching forend has parallel ribbed grip swell. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Dark brown leather case by Nizzoli is lined in dark burgundy cloth and has Cosmi label in lid. Case contains two choke tubes, magazine plug, 2-pc composition and brass cleaning rod, and bags for action and bbls. Specification card is in case. PROVENANCE: Pricelist, technical description, and catalog. instruction sheet. The Collection of Robert Burg. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired since proof. Case leather has some light scuffs. Interior is excellent. 49100-56 MGM292 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2155

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*BERETTA 451 EELL GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY PEDRETTI WITH CASE.

SN H0772. Cal. 12 GA 28″ and 30″ Mono-bloc bbls, each have their own forend, and are marked “I” and “II” on breech ends of raised, matted ribs. “I” and “II” are also stamped on forend irons. Bbls are marked with importers name and address (Berben Corp.) and engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1976 Italian nitro proofs, and with SN and grade. Coin finished sidelock action features gold-plated selective sgl trigger, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage striking, well cut, large, scrolling acanthus and flowers in dark shaded background. Matching engraving on fences is in higher relief. Bottom of action is engraved with Beretta name and address in arched device. Blued top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with a sovereign’s crown. Engraving on trigger guard matches action. This well cut engraving is by “G. Pedretti” whose signature is on right side of trigger plate. Nicely marbled and somewhat fiddle figured dense European walnut rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, which has large right hand palm swell. Matching beavertail ejector forends have Anson type releases. BBL set “I” 28″: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. BBL set “II” 30″: Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.025 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners and light brown canvas outer cover with leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, horn striker block, and the key. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only one or two of the lightest handling marks on wood and metal, and a tiny chip missing from left side front portion of forend for bbls “II”. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some minor marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions. Accessories are as new. Mr. Pedretti’s engraving would add a significant amount to the current retail of over $20,000.00 with one set of bbls. 49181-4 MGM265 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2156

*BERETTA SO5.

SN 35565. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with raised, matted, ventilated rib with Beretta name and address along with “Made in Italy” on top right side of mono-bloc, with importers name and address (Garcia Sporting) on rear of bbls. Left side is marked “BOHLER ANTINIT STEEL” with gauge and bbl information, and chokes “full” and “mod”. Briley thin wall choke tubes have been installed. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1969 Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SN. Classic Beretta OU action with dual locking lugs features hand detachable sidelocks, gold-plated single selective trigger, and breechface gas vents. Action is engraved with full coverage large, open, shaded acanthus scroll with rose bouquet and other floral highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “Brevettato Italy” and with Beretta name and address. Engravers signature “Zoli” is on trigger plate. Blued top lever with floral pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with a crown. Blued trigger guard with more floral engraving has SN at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over russet leather covered pad. Point pattern borderless checkering is at grip, which is finished in a plain hard rubber cap. Matching slim forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue, with only a few scattered light marks. Action retains nearly all of its bright coin finish with no obvious areas of darkening. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain essentially all of their orig blue with a couple of very light marks on trigger guard bow. Stocks retain nearly all of their glossy varnish finish with some light checking and marks. Pad is relatively new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49181-10 MGM50 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2157

*BERETTA 450 EELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN C71757. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ (marked for mod and full) and 26″ (marked for cyl and improved cyl) Mono-bloc bbls are gold inlaid “I” and “II” on rear portions of raised, matted game ribs, and are also stamped “1” and “2” on loops. Tops of left bbls are marked “BOEHLER * ANTINIT STEEL” “P. BERETTA – Gardone V.T.” Bbl flats are stamped with 1967 Italian nitro proofs, SNs, and Beretta markings. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, hidden third fastener, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage combination medium scroll with sprays of flowers through pattern, large scroll and flowers on fences, and with arched device on bottom of action engraved “BERETTA GARDONE VT” “ITALY”. Top lever and trigger guard with matching engraving, are blued. Finely marbled and nicely fiddle figured flesh-toned European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern with single line borders is at grip. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “D.P”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson type release. 28″ BBL set no. “1”: Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.014 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. 26″ BBL set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.721, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (lt mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Nicely made walnut and leather case with brass corners and rectangular central plaque has tan leather outer cover with trim, and snap closure. Case is lined in green velvet and has makers label in upper left corner. Case with space for action and both sets of bbls, contains 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod marked “Made in England”, pair of A&F snap caps, and proof certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining all of what appears to be orig finishes on wood and metal, with some light marks on bbls. Coin finish of action is excellent. Top lever thumbpiece and sides of trigger guard are silvered. Stocks are also excellent with only a very few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with some chips and marks, as protected by its outer cover which has some staining and rubs. Handle and straps are fine. Handle beginning to detach. Interior cloth is very fine with some light soiling and compressions. Accessories are good. 49181-5 MGM188 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2158

*FINE BERETTA SO5 TRAP WITH CASE.

SN C14930B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are marked with typical Beretta nomenclature, chamber, bbl information, importer, and warning, on top bbl either side of relatively wide, matted, ventilated rib. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and grade. Coin finished, low profile, Beretta sidelock action features non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action has minimal engraving, but what is present is of the highest quality, with exceptionally well cut sprays of scroll and double line borders. “P. Beretta” is gold inlaid on bottom. Central portion of trigger guard bow is silver inlaid “TRAP”. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip high comb buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over thin, open sided, Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering and a right hand palm swell are at grip. Nicely matching one piece small beavertail forend has Beretta’s Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.037 (full), bottom -.032 (full). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Gray ABS Beretta embossed case with three combination locks, is lined in checkered gray, blue, and brown velvet. Case contains bags for bbls and action, a set of rosewood handled turnscrews, and compartment in lid contains 3-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in black leather container. Information paperwork is in pocket. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks in wood and metal. Case is excellent. This fine gun retails for over $25,000.00. 49181-3 MGM367 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2159

*BERETTA LIMITED EDITION ASE LX OVER-UNDER SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN LTD259B. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. This 2004 limited production (300) recreation of the sixties classic ASE (according BUSA, only 5 in “LX” finish package) has 32″ mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs, marked with caliber, chokes, and Beretta information including warning, on both sides of top bbl. Top left of mono-bloc is marked “Sporting”. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted Beretta “Optima Choke” tubes. Nicely sculpted, low profile, coin finished boxlock action with ornamental sideplates, features Beretta’s improved selective single trigger, removable trigger group, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with well cut classic medium scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “BERETTA” is on each side of action, with “259/ 300″, denoting limited edition, gold inlaid on top. Engravers signature is on right side of trigger group. Finely marbled European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″; over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.731. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Blue ABS Beretta marked case is lined in gray plastic. Case contains Beretta 5 tube choke set (two in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of only light use with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-2 MGM138 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2160

*BERETTA S3EL 12 GAUGE GAME GUN.

SN A04873B. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ bbls. 3″ chambers. With choke tubes. Full length matted low profile ventilated rib with florescent front bead. Checkered single trigger, automatic ejectors, non automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14-1/8″ LOP over a full checkered butt. Forearm with Deeley release checkered in 3-pt pattern. Frame is full floral and scroll engraved. Bottom of frame marked “Brevettato/Made in Italy” and “Pietro/Beretta/Gardone.V.T” all surrounded by beautiful floral and scroll engraving. Engravers signature “S Guerini” next to trigger guard bow. Top lever and trigger guard are also engraved in floral and scroll pattern. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 92-95% orig blued finish with light muzzle wear and a couple of handling marks. Receiver coin finished and is excellent with light oil staining particularly around wood. Buttstock and forearm are very good, checkering has thinned a tad from handling, and retain most of an older professionally restored finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are very good. 49415-6 JSL282 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2161

*BERETTA 687 “COLE CUSTOM” SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH SPECIAL ENGRAVING BY MARTINI AND CASE.

SN RC0015. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are fitted with Beretta extended choke tubes. Top sides of top bbl are engraved with Beretta USA information, warnings, etc. along with “SPORTING”. Coin finished, low profile, OU Beretta action with selective single trigger, is engraved with near full coverage very well cut and shaded open scrolling acanthus with floral highlights. Bottom of action is marked “MADE IN ITALY” in forend iron mortise, and engraved “BERETTA” “COLE CUSTOM” on arched device. Engravers signature “Martini” is on trigger plate. Dramatically marbled and well figured European walnut full pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 15″ over black Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering and a right hand palm swell are at grip. Slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-11/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 15″. Blue ABS Beretta marked case has vinyl and foam interior and contains bags for bbls and action. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with a few light marks in wood and metal, mostly from assembly and disassembly, but with a fairly deep dent and some scrapes on the right side of buttstock. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-1 MGM140 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2162

*BERETTA DT 10 TRIDENT TRAP COMBO WITH EXTRA BARREL,TUBE SET AND TWO CASES.

SN AF0398B. Cal. 12 GA 30″ OU bbls and 34″ top single bbl, are both fitted for choke tubes, and with raised, ventilated ribs and ventilated side ribs. Standard markings are on breech ends, and mono-blocs. Blued action has Beretta info and logo gold filled. Gold plated selective sgl trigger is adjustable for position. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black Beretta pad (trigger in rear position). Stock also features standard checkering at grip with right hand palm swell, and adjustable Monte Carlo comb. Matching forend has Deeley type release. Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun and OU bbls fit in Briley aluminum case with compartment in lid for 3 gauge (20, 28, and 410) tube sets. Bottom compartment contains tube mounting tools, and choke tubes. Single bbl comes in blue ABS Beretta case, containing 12 ga choke tubes and instruction booklet, as well as bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with evidence of light firing, with some light handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Cases are excellent. 49183-6 MGM272 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2163

*FINE PRE-WAR BERETTA S-2 SIDELOCK GAME GUN OWNED BY ROYALTY.

SN 4213. (1941) Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, solid rib, are marked with Beretta name and address on top left, and Krupp steel information on top right. Choke and chamber information is stamped on left sides of bbls. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1941 Italian nitro proofs and SN. A sling loop is attached via a ring type device to ribs. Gun is no. “1” of a pair with numeral “1” gold inlaid on rear portion of rib, trigger guard tang, but not on the forend. Typical Beretta sidelock action has deep scroll engraved fences. Remainder of action and lockplates are lightly scroll engraved and have rose bouquet highlights. Makers name is on each side of action, and on bottom, where it is over “Gardone VT”. A gold pigeon is inlaid on blued top lever, and trigger guard bow is inlaid with a gold “B” intertwined with a silver “S” surmounted by a sovereign’s crown. Lightly figured and streaked European walnut slightly swan necked buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A sling loop is on toe line. Matching small forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.034 (Full), bottom -. 023 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90%+ of what appears to be orig blue. Action retains most of its coin finish with patches of darkening in engraving. Stocks retain most of an old oil over-finish with numerous marks, scratches, and rubs underneath. Checkering is slightly worn, and has not been re-cut. New pad is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong but slightly out of time. A fine early example of this rugged classic. 49406-1 MGM22 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2164

*BERETTA ASEL 20GA O/U.

SN 20604. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbl. 2-3/4″ chambers. Double triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic safety and auto ejectors. Ventilated rib with steel bead, Marked on top tube “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH NEW YORK”. Crossbolt lock with scalloped action that is lightly scroll engraved with approximately 75% coverage. 14-1/2 LOP (13-1/8″ to end of wood) over 2 white tapered spacers and white lined Pachmayr pad. Straight stock with SN on trigger guard. Buttstock modified to increase height from heel to toe, with 1/2″ wood piece spliced in to lower stock toe. Weight 5 lbs. 9 oz. Chokes: bottom I/C Top Imp. Mod. Abercrombie & Fitch case with orig manufacture tags from Beretta included in case, along with cleaning rod and snap caps. CONDITION: Very good with buttstock as modified. Bbl retains 95% blue. Bores very good. Buttstock and forend show light hunting use. Left side of frame shows light freckling where bbl and frame meet, otherwise fine as French gray finished. Case fine. 49271-1 JSL22 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2165

*28 GAUGE BERETTA 687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON WITH CASE.

SN M00022B. Cal. 28 GA Chambers. 26-3/8″ Bbls fitted with interchangeable chokes, and matted ventilated rib are marked with gauge and Beretta name and address on mono-bloc on left, and with warning on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN and 1999 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, low profile, small sized Beretta action with ornamental sideplates features gold-plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with nicely hand cut sprays of scroll with woodcock in flight on bottom over Beretta name and model. Sideplates are engraved with more scroll surrounding exceptionally well done game scenes; a pair of mallards fly over marsh on left plate, and a trio of snipe on right. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over thin black Beretta pad. Standard checkering is at grip. Small matching schnabeled forend has Beretta’s Deeley type release.Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Black ABS Beretta marked case is lined in black foam and contains bags for action and bbls and three Beretta choke tubes (two in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of firing since proof, and only a few light marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent with some minor scuffs. 49512-2 MGM267 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2166

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI SCO/C OVER-UNDER 20 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 117441. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is marked on left ejector boss. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs and with SN, as well as importers name and address. Bbls have choke markings and bottom bbl is marked with gauge and chamber length. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted, “invisible” choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile O/U action is fitted with false sideplates, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and gold-plated non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll with rose and floral highlights surrounding vignette of flushing woodcock in open woodlands on bottom. Sides of action are engraved with fine Bulino game scenes, spilling onto lockplates in a borderless style originated by Harry Kell. A pair of chukar flushing from open meadow with pointer on point, and another pointer honoring point are at rear of lockplate on left. Right side depicts a covey of quail exploding from cover. This fine work is by L. Galeazzi, whose signature appears at lower left of woodcock scene. Spectacular, intricately marbled and figured, exhibition quality European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.627, bottom -.628. Bore restrictions: screw chokes, top -.027 presently (full), bottom – .014 presently (Mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality ABS leather covered Negrini case with three combination locks, has inset leather Perazzi label on top. Interior is lined in green cloth, and contains a bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal. Appears essentially unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A matching 12 bore is in this auction. 48098-1 MGM170 (22,500-35,000) – Lot 2167

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED EARLY PERAZZI SHO “EXTRA LUSSO” THREE BARREL SET.

SN 5284. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Three sets of 29″ demi-bloc bbls marked with “I”, “II”, and “II” over a lazy “I” are choked IC and Mod, Mod and full, and Full and full, and are each fitted with concave, matted, ventilated rib. Top rights of bbls are engraved “PERAZZI BRESCIA”, and top lefts with “MADE ESPECIALLY FOR GEORGE NEARY”. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with matching SNs, makers initials (MAP), and 1967 Italian nitro proofs. Bottoms of bbls are engraved “ACCIAIO PHONIX DEMIBLOC”. All bbls are served by a single forend. Coin finished, low profile, full sidelock, OU action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage semi relief, boldly shaded, open scrolling acanthus, highlighted by a mixture of mythological beasts including gargoyles, griffins, and chickens peering through foliage in classic baroque style. Central motifs on sideplates are of bulldogs heads. Bottom of action portrays a face-on griffin, wings outstretched over a fox and some other noxious beast. “PERAZZI BRESCIA” is engraved on forend iron cutout. Blued top lever has matching foliage, and thumbpiece is pierced and in the form of a crouching griffin. Foliage and beasts continue onto the trigger guard which has SN at grip. This very fine classic engraving is by noted engraver to Perazzi, Abbiatico & Salvinelli, Fabbri et al, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is on trigger plate. Fine exhibition quality marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo, measures 14-5/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Very closely spaced, perhaps 36 LPI, point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A gold oval engraved “JCB” is on toe line. Matching semi-beavertail one piece forend has Anson type release with catch in central escutcheon similar in appearance to a Deeley release. BBL set “I”: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.728. Bore restrictions: top -.007 (IC), bottom -.032 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. BBL SET “II”: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (mod), bottom -.038 (full). Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. BBL SET “II” over lazy “I”: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.729. Bore restrictions: top -.028 (Imod), bottom -.045 (extra full). Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Browning vinyl case with space for action and three sets of bbls contains a set of four rosewood handled turnscrews, and a 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with black leather case containing mop, jag, and brush. PROVENANCE: Internet info on Galeazzi. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with slight silvering at muzzles and sharp edges, with a few light marks. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish. Breechfaces show very faint firing halos. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, thinning, with some light marks, checkering lightly worn. Action is very slightly loose with bbl set “I” and bbls are a bit off face. Action is tight as a tick with bbl sets “II” and “II” with lazy “I”. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is good. Accessories are like new. A fine early collectible Perazzi embellished by one of the all time great Italian “new renaissance” engravers. 49417-18 MGM137 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2168

*PERAZZI MX8 SCO GOLD WITH SIDEPLATES GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 75065. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ and 31-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls, both with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, and open side ribs. Left sides are marked with Perazzi name and address and chamber information. Right sides are marked with importers name and address (Perazzi USA). Bbl flats are stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs, and consecutive SNs (75066 and 75067). Low profile, coin finished, OU action with Perazzi’s removable trigger group fitted with V-springs, and ornamental sideplates, features non-automatic safety and gold-plated internals. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut small scroll as background to floral splashes and bouquets. This fine engraving surrounds flush gold inlaid scene of trio of ducks taking wing from marsh on bottom of action. “- SCO – ORO -” is gold inlaid in forend iron mortise. Lockplates are engraved with bulino scenes of birds inlaid in flush gold in nicely detailed backgrounds. Left side portrays a covey of chukar partridge flying over open foothills with one hapless member obviously hit by shot, with feathers flying. A large flock of ducks are settling into marsh on right. This fine engraving is signed “Campana” at front portion of left hand game scene. Engraving matching that on action extends to blued top lever and trigger group housing. Dramatic dark veined and nicely stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 14-1/4″ over open sided Perazzi pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching 1-pc forend is nearly fully checkered and has Deeley type release. 31-1/2″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom -.722. Bore restrictions: top -.025 (mod), bottom -.016 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 9 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 29-1/2″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.036 (full), bottom -.025 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Red ABS Perazzi marked case with three combination locks, is lined in black cloth, with space for both sets of bbls. Case contains bbl and action bags along with information booklet. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few handling marks on wood, and the slightest flaws in metal finishes, mostly from assembly. It appears unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. A fine high quality gun that retails in excess of $60,000.00. 49181-27 MGM261 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2169

*PERAZZI MX8 “EXCLUSIVE” OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME OR CLAYS GUN WITH LION MOTIF ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 122990. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30-3/4″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs and matted, ventilated top rib, are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left ejector bolster. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with SN, grade, importers name (BSA), and 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished low profile OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with V-spring mechanism and gold-plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with beautifully cut and shaded medium scroll and geometric borders surrounding portraits of lions in various poses. Bottom of action has central portrait of in-your-face roaring lion, sides of action have central motifs of full bodied roaring lions. Portrait of a lioness is on top lever pivot. An African shield and spears are on trigger guard bow. Bottom of action is engraved “EXCLUSIVE”. This fine engraving is by C. Meyer, whose signature appears at right side of trigger. Exceptional, intricately marbled, burl and fiddle figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pad, and features a right hand palm swell and point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.012 (Mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 15″. Black Perazzi embossed ABS case with brown leather trim and 3-combination lock, is lined in brown velvet. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with one or two light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Gold on trigger somewhat thinned. Stocks show a few light marks in their orig finish, checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is excellent, with a few light rubs. Interior excellent. A fine top of the line Perazzi MX8 with unusual embellishment. 49249-4 MGM123 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2170

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI SCO/C OVER-UNDER 12 GAUGE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 117440. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is marked on left ejector boss. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs and with SN, as well as importers name and address. Bbls have choke markings and bottom bbl is marked with gauge and chamber length. Bbls are fitted with flush mounted, “invisible” choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile O/U action is fitted with false sideplates, and features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) and gold-plated non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut small scroll with rose and floral highlights surrounding vignette of flushing woodcock in open woodlands on bottom. Sides of action are engraved with fine Bulino game scenes, spilling onto lockplates in a borderless style originated by Harry Kell. A pair of chukar flushing from open meadow with pointer on point, and another pointer honoring point are at rear of lockplate on left. Right side depicts a covey of quail exploding from cover. This fine work is by L. Galeazzi, whose signature appears at bottom front on right side of action. Spectacular, intricately marbled and figured, exhibition quality European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality ABS leather covered Negrini case with three combination locks, has inset leather Perazzi label on top. Interior is lined in green cloth, and contains a bench cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks on wood and metal. Appears essentially unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. A matching 20 bore is in this auction. 48098-2 MGM232 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2171

*ESSENTIALLY NEW AND SCARCE PERAZZI DC STANDARD SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 151243. (2013) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 31-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with matted, concave, game rib. Sides of mono-bloc are marked with Perazzi name and address, along with importer (Perazzi USA). Bbl flats and dual lumps are stamped with Italian nitro proofs, SN, and chamber information. Blued, removable trigger plate side by side action features non-automatic safety and gold-plated single trigger. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over black Perazzi pad. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (full), right -.020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8”. Makers brown ABS case is embossed “Perazzi”. Interior is lined in brown cloth. Case contains a pair of snap caps, small tool kit with spare firing pins and mainsprings, stock removal tool, instruction manual, and bags for the action and bbls. CONDITION: Essentially, as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest handling/ storage marks. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with one or two scuffs on exterior. Interior shows minor compressions from contact with gun. 49022-2 MGM39 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 2172

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI MX8 EXTRA GAME GUN.

SN 90508. (1994) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs are fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib. Bbls are marked “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on top left. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and 1994 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, sideplated, low profile OU action has removable trigger/ firing group with gold-plated single trigger and hammers. Action and sideplates are engraved with nearly full coverage intricately detailed Bulino game scenes which spill off of lockplates and onto action; a pair of woodcock are in open woodland on left side, one is standing, the other is taking flight. A setter points two flushing woodcock on right side. Bottom of action portrays setter retrieving woodcock. This fine engraving is signed by L. Galeazzi, (daughter of Angelo) whose signature is under top lever. Beautifully marbled and stump figured exhibition quality European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8 over Perazzi marked pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Imod), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with some light freckling and one or two very light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent overall. Stocks show a few light marks in their orig glossy finish, checkering slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49249-3 MGM86 (9,500-19,500) – Lot 2173

*PERAZZI MX 8 DOUBLE TRAP CUSTOM ENGRAVED AND RELIEF GOLD INLAID WITH WESTERN THEME WITH EXTRA SINGLE TRAP BARREL.

SN 41950. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ OU bbls with elevated ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs are gold inlaid “MX8” on mono-bloc, and have Ithaca Gun Company name and address along with Perazzi information stamped on mono-bloc. 34″ Single trap bbl with raised ventilated rib has same markings, and is fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished action with removable trigger/ firing group features non-automatic safety and sgl non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with various sized scroll transitioning to relief engraved floral designs surrounding gold inlaid classic western US scenes with major figures raised in relief gold; left side portrays American Indian hunter on horseback firing his bow into galloping bison. Right side depicts American Indian warrior astride his horse with chief’s head dress invoking the Great Spirit. Backgrounds of both scenes are of typical western landscapes with buttes and mountains. Bottom of action features classic portrait of Cochise in beaded background. Trigger guard bow has vacant inlaid silver oval. This engraving is well done. No signature found. Nicely streaked European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over brown KICKEEZ pad. Custom point pattern checkering has V-shaped open field through pattern at grip. Each bbl set has its dedicated forearm. OU bbls have short beavertail type, and sgl bbl has longer and wider beavertail. OU BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom -.734. Bore restrictions: top -.019 (mod), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 15″. SGL BBL: Bore restrictions: screw choke. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 15″. Brown leather case is lined in red patterned velvet and has brown leather Perazzi label in lid. Case has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains spare firing group and two choke tubes for sgl bbl (one in gun). CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished. Bbls have slight silvering on high edges. Coin finish of action is still bright. Stocks have a few minor marks in their rubbed oil finish. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather has a number of scuffs and marks. Interior cloth has some compressions and light soiling. 49509-1 MGM266 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2174

*RENATO GAMBA SL GRADE 1 WITH FINE ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY BY PATELLI WITH CASE.

SN 25801. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 30″ mono-bloc bbls, with raised, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and fixed chokes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with removable trigger group, features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut, semi-relief, scrolling acanthus with floral highlights. Sideplates and front portion of action are well engraved with scenes of birds and dogs, all subjects of which are flush gold inlaid and finely detailed; a quattro of mallards settle into marsh on left lockplate, with small scene of ducks swimming in marsh on front portion. Left plate depicts a covey of quail taking wing from hedgerow, a trio of quail depart on front scene. Bottom of action portrays a proud Brittany spaniel retrieving fallen woodcock. Makers name and address is on each side and gold inlaid in forend iron mortise. Top lever with more scroll is gold inlaid with flushing quail. Trigger guard bow portrays an alert grouse (?). Engravers signature “Patelli W” is at bottom right of dog scene. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over 1/2″ thick checkered wood buttplate, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release, with gold inlaid goose head at tip. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.000 (cyl), bottom -.000 (cyl). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba Team”. Case is lined in red cloth. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears essentially unfired since proof. There is some staining around muzzles, and some light browning to coin finish in background of scenes. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-11 MGM425 (12,000-19,000) – Lot 2175

*RENATO GAMBA DAYTONA SL WITH FINE BULINO ENGRAVING BY BADILLINI WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 25340. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbls/ 20 ga. 30″ Bbls. This fine target gun has mono-bloc bbls, with matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and interchangeable chokes. They are marked with Gamba’s name and address on top left sides. 20 ga bbls have importers name on right, and are ported. There is gold wire inlay at breech ends on both sets of bbls. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with removable trigger group, features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage of exceptionally well cut, miniature scroll with floral highlights. This scroll surrounds Bulino scene of flying partridge on bottom of action. Lockplates and sides of action have fine Bulino scenes of dogs and game birds; pointer pointing a flushing partridge in open meadow on left side, and a pair of mallards settling into marsh, on right. Makers name is engraved in forend iron mortise. Engravers signature “Badillini” is at right side of trigger housing. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over thin brown pad, and features drop points, point pattern checkering, and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend fits both sets of bbls, and has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 12 ga bbls are fitted with Briley tube set for 28 ga and .410. Aluminum Americase is lined in purple velvet, has tube set in top under hinged divider. Bottom has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains various choke tubes, with wrenches for 28 ga. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of light firing. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, except one latch is broken. 49124-12 MGM426 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2176

*RENATO GAMBA “DAYTONA” SIDELOCK “ROYAL” WITH ENGLISH STYLE ENGRAVING.

SN 25724. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs and matted, ventilated top rib, are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes. Gamba name and address is on left side of top bbl. Importers name and address (Firing Line) is on right. Gold wire inlay is at breech end. Mono-bloc is stamped with Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished low profile OU action is fitted with removable trigger/ firing group, with engine turned internals, single selective trigger, and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved in well cut large open shaded scroll, inspired by Holland & Holland’s “Royal” pattern. “RENATO GAMBA” is in arched device on each lockplate. Bottom of action is engraved “RENATO GAMBA” “DAYTONA S.L.” “ROYAL”. Nicely marbled flesh-toned European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over black Decelerator pad, and features right hand palm swell, and well cut point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim schnabeled one piece forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish. Stocks have a few light marks in their orig finish, which is thinned a bit on sharp edges, checkering lightly worn and soiled. Breechface shows some darkening and pitting. Bores are excellent, somewhat leaded. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are excellent. 49124-13 MGM87 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2177

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 5 DAYTONA WITH “EAGLE” ENGRAVING AND GOLD INLAY WITH CASE.

SN 25069. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 30″ mono-bloc bbls, raised ventilated rib, ventilated side rib, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, low profile, OU action features removable trigger/ firing group, non-automatic safety, and single selective trigger. Action is engraved and gold inlaid in a typical “5” pattern with full coverage large, attenuated, acanthus scroll with beaded background. Flush gold inlaid griffins are centrally located on sides and bottom. Gamba name and address are on gold rectangles. Engravers signature is at right side of trigger housing. Nicely figured and well marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Aluminum carrying case with Renato Gamba “team” label, is foam lined, and contains bags for action and bbl and two keys. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-7 MGM422 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2178

*RENATO GAMBA AMBASSADOR EXECUTIVE DELUXE (?) SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 37269. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Briley choke tubes have matted game rib, and are engraved “ARMI – RENATO – GAMBA – GARDONE. V.T.” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, makers name, and 1967 (?) Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage semi-relief, large, attenuated scroll and acanthus, with shaded backgrounds. Scene of a calling auerhahn is on bottom. Lockplates with matching scroll on fronts and tails are also engraved with scenes of birds with three pheasant in open woodlands on left, and three grouse flying into meadow, on right. Makers name and address are on each side. This engraving is signed “Gamba” on trigger plate. Top lever has pierced thumbpiece and small bow beaded trigger guard is engraved with scroll to match action. SN is at grip. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi is lined with olive green cloth with Gamba label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light handling marks on wood and metal, and scant evidence of having been fired. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-9 MGM421 (5,000-9,000) – Lot 2179

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Please Note: Typographical Error. Title should read “Renato Gamba Grade 7 Concorde”, not Grade 4.

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 4 CONCORDE WITH FINE SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY BADILLINI AND CASE.

SN 25588. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 32″ mono-bloc bbls, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Gold wire inlay is at juncture of mono-bloc and breech end. Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage of exceptionally well cut, small scroll within geometric borders, surrounding finely rendered Bulino scenes of game birds; incoming chukar winging across open hillside on left, a duck flushing from marsh on right, and a snipe sweeping over shoreline on bottom. “R. GAMBA” is engraved in forend iron mortise. Engravers signature “Badillini” is on right trigger plate. Nicely marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba Team”. Case is lined in checkered cloth and contains stock removal tool, and one Briley choke tube. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of a bit of firing with cartridge halos on breechface. It has only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-10 MGM424 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2180

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Please Note: Typographical Error. The title should read “Renato Gamba Grade 8”, not Grade 7.

*RENATO GAMBA GRADE 7 CONCORDE WITH FINE SCROLL ENGRAVING AND CASE.

SN 25586. Cal. 12 ga. This fine target gun with 32″ mono-bloc bbls, matted ventilated rib, ventilated side ribs, and choke tubes, is marked with Gamba’s name and address as well as importer, on top bbl. Coin finished, round bodied, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 70% coverage of well cut scroll intersected by unengraved ribbons. “Concorde” is on bottom of action. Engravers signature “Gobbi” is on right trigger plate. Lightly figured and marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over thin brown pad, and features point pattern checkering and right hand palm swell. Matching sporting clays type schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Black ABS case with three combination locks is marked “Renato Gamba”. Case is lined in blue cloth and contains stock removal tool, and three Briley choke tubes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling marks in finishes of wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49124-8 MGM423 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2181

*SIACE HAMMER DOUBLE SHOTGUN IN 28 GAUGE WITH CASE.

SN 45838. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with flat matted rib, are engraved with importers name and address (Danzel Listo), and with Siace name and address on tops. There are inlaid gold wire embellishments at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs and SN. Coin finished top lever action is fitted with bar locks having tall serpentine hammers. Action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 70% coverage scroll with floral highlights. Fences and top lever are relief engraved with scrolled acanthus in stippled background. Top lever is pierced. Finely marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over checkered wood butt with large steel heel and toe plates. Stock features drop points and point pattern checkering. Long splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.545, right -.545. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Green canvas case with brass corners is lined in burgundy felt and contains a pair of A-Zoom snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with a few marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49610-2 MGM342 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2182

*SLEEK W. R. SALERI ROUND BODY OVER-UNDER LIGHT GAME GUN WITH REMOVABLE TRIGGER GROUP.

SN 22. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “W. R. Saleri Armi Italy” on left side of mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, double ogee backed, round bodied, low profile, OU action features removable trigger/ firing group with V-springs, single non-selective trigger, and non-automatic safety. Action is well filed with fillets and beads, and engraved in classic rose and scroll. “W. R. SALERI” is gold inlaid on each side. Engravers name and date are on trigger plate. Beautifully fiddle figured and classically veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching slim ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.622, bottom -.622. Bore restrictions: top -.013 (mod), bottom -.007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of having been fired since proof, no cartridge halos on breechface, with only a few of the lightest marks on wood and metal, most from assembly and disassembly. There is some light staining in coin finish of action. Mechanically crisp. A fine attractive Italian lightweight gun. 49305-8 MGM131 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2183

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Please Note: Action is sideplate with false pins, not a full sidelock.

*V. BERNARDELLI MODEL ROMA-4 SIDELOCK DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 210746. Cal. 28 ga. Fine little double with 27″ steel bbls that have tapered concave swamped rib with single brass bead. It has double lugs with 3rd fastener and ejectors, choked: modified and cylinder. Mounted with nicely figured European walnut with checkered splinter forearm and straight stock, 14-1/4″ over a Bernardelli composition buttplate. Receiver and lockplates are coin finished and it has single non-selective trigger, right bbl fires first. Locks are 7-pin with light foliate and floral arabesque pattern engraving with foliate patterns on the fences. Bottom of the receiver, trigger guard, top tang, opening lever and forend iron are engraved to match. Weight: 6 lbs. 2.25 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, shows very little use. Wood is sound with one tiny nick and retains all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. This would make an outstanding woodcock or quail gun. 49659-1 JR (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2184

*ANTONIO ZOLI (COLE CUSTOM) OVER-UNDER SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH CASE.

SN 236338. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Mono-bloc bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib and ventilated side ribs, are fitted with flush mounted interchangeable chokes. Top left of mono-bloc is nicely gold inlaid “Antonio Zoli”. Mono-bloc and bbls are stamped with 2007 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bottom of bottom bbl is marked with warning and importer (Cole). Low profile, coin finished, OU action with removable trigger group featuring single selective trigger, is beautifully engraved with exceptionally well cut and shaded, large scrolled acanthus with floral highlights. Bottom of action is engraved “ZOLI” “COLE CUSTOM”. Engravers signature “Martini”, is on left side of trigger group housing. Nicely marbled European walnut stock with interesting stump figure measures 14-3/4″ over thin black Zoli pad, and has point pattern checkering with line border at large pistol grip. Matching, slim, rounded forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Blue ABS Zoli marked case with two combination locks is lined in blue velvet over foam. Case contains warranty card. CONDITION: Excellent. very near new, with only the faintest evidence of having been fired, with a few light marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49249-6 MGM139 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2185

*ABERCROMBIE & FITCH RETAILED 28 GAUGE ZOLI & RIZZINI BOXLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 6317. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Dovetailed bbls with slightly raised, matted rib are marked “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” and “MADE IN ITALY” on top rear of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1970 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and A&F logo. Case hardened boxlock action with cutout arch to back, features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is decorated with beaded borders, and some rudimentary floral engraving. Water table is marked with maker and address. European walnut stock with some light streaking, measures 14-1/2″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is on rounded knob grip, and a vacant oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.568, right -.568. Bore restrictions: left -.040 (full), right -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts retain over 95% orig finishes, action perhaps a bit less, with silvering on fences and thinning on bottom. Stocks have a few marks in their orig finish. Checkering is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A handy light weight bird gun. 49535-2 MGM396 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2186

*DELIGHTFUL BOSS 20 BORE LIGHT GAME GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND CASE.

SN 9310. (1964) Cal. 20 bore. 26″ Dovetailed bbls fitted with slightly raised,, matted, flat rib are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13 Cork Street London W1″ on tops. Bbls flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4” chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Auxiliary Boss no. 9515 is on bottom of rear lump. Small case hardened, sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, and Boss’ excellent single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage small scroll with multiple (20) rose bouquet highlights. “Boss & Co” is on each lockplate. Trigger plate is engraved with patent no. for single trigger. Single beaded, small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant gold oval on toe line which is shaped with negative camber giving a racy look. Matching splinter forend with highly regarded Boss ejectors, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.015 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Makers leather VC case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Boss Cork Street label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with some light marks and rubs, thinning and silvering at muzzles and sharp edges of rib. Action retains approx 60% of orig, rather watery, case hardening colors, silvered on fences and beads, thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain considerably more color, left lock quite strong. Blued trigger guard is considerably silvered on bead, and thinning on grip. Top lever is silvered at thumbpiece. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some very light striations toward breech. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works well. Case leather is still light in color, but has a number of rubs and marks. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good, with some rubs through on lid from contact with gun bbls. Label is excellent with some light soiling. Partitions are good, but show some repairs, and are lightly soiled from contact with gun. A fine well balanced small bore Boss. 49052-2 MGM49 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2252

*SUPERB TWENTY BORE JAMES PURDEY SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 30357. (2009) Cal. 20 bore. This svelte small bore gun has finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with narrow, concave game rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “J. Purdey & Sons” and “London England”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2009 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom of rear lump is engraved with importers name and address (Griffin & Howe). Bottom of right bbl is stamped with SN. Small case hardened Beesley patent self-opening action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved in classic Purdey house style with well cut small scroll and rose bouquets. “J. Purdey & Sons” is on each lockplate. Engravers signature, “M Bublik”, is on trigger plate in front of trigger guard bow. Blued single beaded trigger guard is also rose and scroll engraved, and has SN at grip. Exceptional European walnut buttstock with dark veining and flashy figure measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Classic drop points are behind lockplates. Standard point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend with iron engraved with initials “J. C. B” has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.611, right -.611. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8”. Makers tan leather case with stitched leather corners is stamped with Purdey name and “London” under latch. Case is lined in scarlet cloth and has gold embossed black leather Purdey label in lid. Case contains a pair of Purdey marked brass and ebony snap caps, Purdey marked round oil bottle, and Purdey new gun/ maintenance record booklet containing information on this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with scant evidence of light field use. Bbls show a hint of silvering on sharp edges and some marks from contact with forend. Top lever shows the slightest of silvering on top sharp edge of thumbpiece. There is some slight silvering at grip on trigger guard. Breechfaces show some slight halos from cartridges. There are a few minor light marks on butt. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent with one or two minor scuffs. Handle and straps are excellent. Interior cloth is also excellent with the slightest of soiling and rubs from contact with action and bbls. Accessories are excellent. This light and lively small bore Purdey would make an excellent quail or woodcock gun. 49052-1 MGM29 (55,000-75,000) – Lot 2258

*WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN G4398. (ca 1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are fitted with matted, concave game rib, and are engraved “Westley Richards & Co” and “London” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped “MOD.” and “IMP. CYL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, proofs, steel type, and 1-1/4 oz Birmingham nitro proofs. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety, Westley Richards patented third fastener with sliding bolt engaging dolls head extension, patented “Onetrigger” with selector on right side, and hand detachable locks (patent use no. “2102”) with integral firing pins held in place by a removable blued floorplate. Action has nicely filed beads around fences, and is engraved with very well cut large open scroll. “Westley Richards & Co” is on each side of action, and “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “PATENT ONETRIGGER” is in front of top lever pivot. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching scroll engraving. SN is at grip. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over “NOSHOC” recoil pad, and features drop points, fancy border checkering with fleur-di-lis intrusions, and a silver oval on toe line lightly engraved “PB”. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset horn tip, and Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.740, right -.740. Bore restrictions: left -.007 (IC), right -.013 (Lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Old leather case with brass corners, has central rectangular brass plaque engraved “B”. Case is lined in bright green cloth, and has reproduction Wesley Richards label in lid. Case contains pull-through field cleaning kit in black morocco wallet, horn handled chamber brush by Hawksley, 2-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod, square oil bottle, and a bench cloth. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin re-black over some light marks and scratches, engraving clear. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain approx 90% of that blue. Stocks retain most of a glossy refinish, with some light marks and scratches, sharp edges slightly rounded, checkering re-cut, and lightly worn. Bores are shiny over some light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is fine with marks and rubs. New straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth shows some insect damage and rubs. Label has a rub through. Accessories are good. 1098-3 MGM5 IVORY (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2283

HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, PATENT USE NUMBER 19, WESTLEY RICHARDS ANSON & DEELEY BOXLOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 5112. (1876) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. This cool gun, the 19th A & D boxlock ever made, has 30″ skelp Damascus bbls fitted with concave game rib engraved “Westley Richards. 170. New Bond St. London.” Bbl flats are unmarked. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, “C.M”, and early Birmingham black powder proofs for 12 bore and 13 muzzles, along with “NOT FOR BALL”. Front portion of lump dovetail is stamped “19”. Very early styled A & D boxlock action features Westley Richards patent sliding bolt engaging dolls head bbl extension, automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), and extremely early square, pointed cocking lugs. Floorplate is also of early humped design. Water table is stamped “Anson & Deeley’s patent” and “19”. Action is engraved with about 50% coverage very well cut shaded scroll. “Westley Richards” is on each side. Blued top lever is engraved “Westley Richards Patent”. Blued floorplate and trigger guard are engraved with large open scroll. SN is at grip, partially obscured by trigger guard tang screw, as stock has been converted from straight to semi-pistol grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over well done checkered horn buttplate. Side panels and grip are flat top checkered and have mullered borders. A vacant heavy gold oval is set on end of grip. A vacant silver rectangle is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with inset horn tip has Deeley release marked “PATENT” with monogram “DE” on latch. Forend iron is stamped “19”. Bore diameter: left -.737, right -.737. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Possibly orig makers oak and leather case with sliding latches and push button release, is embossed “C.G. Francklyn” on top. Remnants of a Cunard line steamship label are at right. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has Westley Richards paper label in lid flanked by two other paper labels with instructions for using Anson & Deeley hammerless gun, and another with instructions for cleaning. Case contains 3-pc heavy brass and ebony cleaning rod with jag. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount, perhaps 30 – 40%, orig Damascus finish, considerably silvered from hand wear and some light overall freckling. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, which has been lacquered for protection. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been nicely re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue, engraving remains clear. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish with numerous marks and nicks, checkering re-cut. Buttplate is relatively new, fitted over remnants of orig spur. Bores are very fine, shiny, with some light frosting and a few scattered pits in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Case leather is dark, scarred, rubbed, and chipped. Straps and handle are missing. Interior cloth is good, lightly soiled, and a bit dusty. Partitions are good. Makers label is considerably foxed, with a rub-through. Accessory labels show light foxing and considerable insect damage. A very shootable interesting Westley Richards. 49266-1 MGM55 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2286

VERY FINE PAIR OF WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION 14 BORE GAME GUNS WITH ORIGINAL TWO-TIERED MAHOGANY CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 9209/ 9210. (ca 1859) Cal. 14 ga. 30″ Skelp twist bbls are engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.” on broad concave game ribs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 14 bore, and with SNs. Patent breeches have vented platinum blow-outs and platinum inlaid lines at rears. SNs are stamped on hooks. Orig ebony ramrods with brass tails with steel worms under caps, have brass tulip shaped heads with SNs stamped on ends. Ramrods are held by two plain pipes. Case hardened and scroll engraved breech irons have integral fences and are mounted on silver flash guards. Island type front action locks have tall flat faced serpentine hammers with engraved dolphin heads. Locks and hammer faces are engraved with exceptionally well cut open foliate scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is on each lockplate. Trigger plates have stylized pineapple finials matching those on thimbles. Blued trigger guards are scroll engraved on bows and have SNs at grips. Dense, streaked, and figured European walnut stocks measure 14-1/4″ over steel buttplates with long scroll engraved top tangs. Boldly cut flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grips and forends. Stocks mount to bbls with captive side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Gun 9209: Bore diameter: left -.693, right -.692. Wall thickness: left -.049, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Gun 9210: Bore diameter: left -.694, right -.694. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Deep mahogany case has inlet arched brass corners, typical circular D-ring handle, pivoting hook closure, brass reinforcing straps on sides, and folding bail carrying handles on sides. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has Westley Richards rectangular paper label in lid stating “Westley Richards Gun Manufacturer to His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT”. Gun numbers are penciled in bottom rail of lid. Interior has lift-out tray for stocks. Bbls and accessories fit in bottom compartment. Top section has receptacles for two Sykes type charge/ shot containers, and 14 bore wad punch. Bottom has compartments for a pair of James Dixon black leather covered German silver powder flasks and matching shot pouches, one by Sykes. Also included are an early mainspring vice, and a T-handled nipple wrench with copper covers over nipple receptacles in handle. Also included is a 3-pc rosewood, ebony, and brass cleaning rod which does not fit into case. PROVENANCE: Factory letter stating guns were completed 4 May 1859. CONDITION: Gun 9209 is very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-brown with fair definition to pattern over considerable light pitting, with some spots of heavier pitting. Trigger plate, lockplates, and breech iron retain a considerable amount, perhaps 40% of their orig case hardening color with browning, staining and evidence of cleaning. Trigger guard retains most of its orig bright blue. Buttplate is mostly gray to brown patina with bright blue on top tang. Stock retains most of its orig rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks and dings, checkering lightly worn. Gun no. 9210 is in much better original condition. Bbls have been re-browned over some light pitting, unfortunately breech plugs were not removed and their orig case color is muddied. Locks and breech iron retain approx 90% orig color. Trigger guard and buttplate retain over 90% of their orig brilliant blue. Stock has some minor marks. Left side of side nail head is chipped off. Both ramrods are original. Bores of both guns are lightly pitted and need a good cleaning. Nipples are modern replacements. Locks are crisp. Case is excellent retaining most of what appears to be its orig finish on exterior. Brass is unpolished, some still remains bright. Interior cloth is very fine, with some spots of fading and light soiling. Label is very fine, slightly foxed with some rust stains and one rub-through. Lift out tray and all partitions are excellent. One flask is excellent, except for some marks in leather and a missing spring. The other flask shows more wear, some darkening of German silver, however spring is intact. Dixon shot pouch is excellent with some creases in leather and staining on steel lever. Sykes pouch shows considerable wear and toning. Mainspring vice is good with a repair at thumbpiece. Nipple wrench has traces of case color. Sykes chargers have been re-polished. Wad cutter has traces of blue, but is mostly brown patina. Cleaning rod is good. 49094-1 MGM32 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2287

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WESTLEY RICHARDS BAR IN WOOD (CRAB JOINT) HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 12165. (ca 1872) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Beautifully browned Damascus bbls are engraved with Westley Richards name and Bond Street address on broad, swamped, concave game rib that has typical dolls head extension. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with orig Birmingham black powder proofs, SNs, and 1989 London nitro re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bar in wood type action features Westley Richards patent top lever. Patent use number 2029 is on water table. Action has silver flash guards. Bar action locks are fitted with round bodied serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks and action are engraved with nicely cut medium shaded scroll. Hammers are engraved with smaller, simple scroll. Lockplates are each engraved “Westley Richards”. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over thick checkered hard rubber buttplate. Drop points are behind locks. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A small silver circle on toe line is engraved with initials “KHG” (?) and date “1871”. Matching splinter forend with nicely shaped horn tip, fastens to bbls with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000 (Gun was made at about the time choke was invented.). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Makers type oak and leather case with sliding brass locks and leather tacked to edges, is lined in dark green cloth, and has hand drawn Westley Richards paper label in lid. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of an excellent “best” re-brown, giving excellent definition to pattern. Action and locks retain a gray to brown patina, engraving remains quite good. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued. Stocks are sound, with no breaks in area of crab joint, which is especially delicate. There is evidence of considerable, strong repair at wrist. Stocks retain nearly all of a hand rubbed, glossy finish over light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent, shiny with one or two minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Case leather has been stabilized, but is very dark with old owners name ghosting through added shellac. Renewed interior cloth is excellent. This gun measures well, and would make a classy shooter. 49009-1 MGM41 (8,500-12,500) – Lot 2288

FINE EARLY JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH MAKERS CASE.

SN 4712. (1894) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ (per factory records) Three stripe Damascus bbls are fitted with narrow, concave game rib, which is engraved “John Dickson & Son 63 Princes Street Edinburgh” and “2”. (Factory records indicate gun was made to pair with gun no. 4680.) Bbl flats are stamped with London black powder proofs, makers initials, SN, and “PATENT”. Bottoms of bbls are each stamped “CHOKE”. Classic case hardened, lightweight, round, trigger plate action features automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators, and pivoting third fastener engaging bbl rib extension. There is a fine cock bead around fences at transition to bbls, as found on many early Dickson guns. Water table is stamped with SN and “J.D & S” patent use number “509”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage very well cut small shaded scroll. “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” is in scrolled riband on each side. No. “2” is engraved on blued top lever. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to horn grip cap. Striking, boldly fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over coarsely checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a gold oval monogrammed “SN” is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has no. “2” inlet in silver in central diamond of checkering, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.019 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.017 (3″ area near top rib, otherwise mostly .021), right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers, most likely orig, leather case with stitched leather corners, is embossed “J.O.L.G.” on top, and is lined in what was once purple velvet, now considerably browned. Gold embossed purple leather Dickson label with roaring lion is in lid. Case contains unmarked crystal oil bottle, Parker reproduction plated oil bottle, brass choke gauge, and a bone striker case. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of a well done re-brown with fine definition to interesting Damascus pattern. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color with some areas fairly strong where protected. Top lever and trigger guard retain about half of what appears to be their orig bright blue. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig oil finish, worn through at grip and forend from normal handling wear, with some added oil over light marks and scratches, checkering moderately worn, engraving on gold oval appears new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very dark with numerous light and heavy marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fair, and as mentioned before, faded to brown. Label is very fine, with a few small chips. Partitions show some alteration. Accessories are fine. A classic early lightweight Dickson round action with great dimensions. 1098-2 MGM3 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2290

EARLY JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION GAME GUN WITH UNUSUAL ONE PIECE EJECTOR/COCKING LEVERS.

SN 4329. (1890) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ New steel bbls are fitted with narrow, concave game rib, which is engraved “New Barrels for John Dickson Edinburgh by Clive C. Lemon Gunmaker. Halesowen. England.” Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ Chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls. Classic coin finished lightweight round action with one piece cocking compressor/ ejector kickers (not described in Dallas’ new book on Dickson) features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), pin type cocking indicators, and pivoting third fastener engaging bbl rib extension. There is a fine cock bead on fences, as found on early Dickson guns. Water table is stamped with SN and “J.D & S” patent use number “293”. Action is engraved with nearly full coverage very well cut small shaded scroll. “JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT” is in scrolled riband on each side. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard with small horn finger guard inset behind bow, has SN on tang. Nicely streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over 3/8″ ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend (with new wood) is nearly fully checkered, and has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (Lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.30, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Also included is a tan leather case with leather corners lined in green felt. Case contains square oil bottle and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Well made new bbls retain essentially all of their fine black. Action has been coin finished, engraving remains very clear. Refinished buttstock with wood slightly below metal retains most of a fine oil finish. There are some small wood replacements behind top tang. Checkering nicely re-cut. New forend wood is excellent. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Safety slide is sticky from lack of use. Case leather is very fine, some corners have peeled off. Interior cloth shows some marks and stains. Accessories are excellent. A neat old shootable Dickson. 1098-1 MGM4 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2292

*EARLY CHURCHILL UTILITY GRADE BOXLOCK EJECTOR HEAVY PROOF SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2134. (ca 1914) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. One of the very first “Utility” grade (second quality boxlock) guns made. This gun has 25″ dovetailed bbls. This is one of the earliest 25″ guns (after the war they were dubbed the now famous XXV). Bbls are fitted with narrow, concave, matted, game rib, gold inlaid “1” at rear portion. Gun was no. “1” of a pair, with “1” also gold inlaid on top lever and forend tip. Tops of bbls are engraved “E. J. Churchill Gun & Rifle Manufacturer.” and “8 Agar Street. Strand. London. W. C.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers; bottoms of bbls with SNs. Anson & Deeley boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), hidden third fastener, and factory single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, trigger plate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over red Old English pad. Stock features drop points and standard checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.014 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8”. Makers VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has Churchill’s unique celluloid labels in lid. Case contains 2-pc wood and brass cleaning rod and two keys. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain nearly all of an old satin re-blue over some light marks. Action retains 10 – 20% orig color where protected, but is mostly a silver gray. Blued parts retain some of their orig blue. What is most likely a replacement buttstock is well done, and retains most of its orig finish. Forend shows considerable wear to checkering, borders re-outlined. Bores are excellent, lightly frosted toward breech ends. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is good with numerous bumps and rubs, handle getting tired but is intact. Interior cloth is good with some rubs and soiling. Labels are excellent. Cleaning rod pieces mismatched, one end is very new. When this gun was made it was on the cutting edge of Churchill’s highly touted improvements. Front bead sight is “certifiable antique ivory”. 49023-3 MGM51 IVORY (3,000-4,500) – Lot 2297

*SCARCE TEN GAUGE W. AND C. SCOTT MONTE CARLO B WATER-FOWLER.

SN 61380. (1899) Cal. 10 Bore. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed steel bbls with broad, flat, matted rib having extension engraved “SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT” are engraved with makers name, grade, and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 1-1/2 oz of shot. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “CHOKE” and with SN. Robust case hardened square-backed sidelock action features square crossbolt third fastener, automatic safety (SAFE engraved), Scott’s vented strikers, slightly rounded action bar, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with 70% coverage medium scroll. Scroll surrounds vignettes of flying pigeons on lockplates, which are also engraved “W & C SCOTT & SON.” Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN and Scott castle logo are on trigger guard tang which extends to composition grip cap. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, flat top point pattern checkering with beaded borders at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching short splinter forend has Scott’s long tip down lever release. Bore diameter: left -.775, right -.776. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.039. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Action and lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, which is quite vivid in spots. Left lockplate retains perhaps 85%. Top lever and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches from normal use, checkering slightly worn and dirty. Bores are excellent, shiny, with a hint of light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 49005-1 MGM6 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2305

*GOLD ENCRUSTED SULLIVAN ARMS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.

SN 21454. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8″ and 31-7/8″ Chopper lump bbls, both fitted with raised, matted, ventilated ribs, are marked “1” and “2” at rear portion of ribs. Top rights are engraved “Sullivan Arms Corporation – Indianapolis (Eibar Spain)”. Tops of left bbls are gold inlaid “SULLIVAN”. Breech ends are flush 2-color gold inlaid with triangles filled with scroll and raised gold inlaid blossoms. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish proofs for 3″ chambers. H&H type self-opening assist springs are fitted to each bbl set. Blued sidelock action with H&H type detachable locks features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, and gold plated sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with well cut acanthus and scroll highlighted by relief gold inlaid blossoms surrounding relief gold game scene of trio of ducks on bottom. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with “SAC” logo. Sideplates are also engraved with gold inlaid scenes; pair of dogs pointing a variety of fowl on left, and with a scene of dueling elk, one fallen, with cows looking on. Trigger guard with more acanthus scroll and blossoms, has SN gold inlaid at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over open sided black white line pad, and features fluted drop points, and relief carved attenuated acanthus with stippled background in lieu of checkering. More elaborately carved beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. BBL set no. “1” 27-5/8″: Bore diameter: left -.723, right -.723. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. BBL set no. “2” 31-7/8″: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (mod), right -.048 (extra full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl Perazzi case lined in green cloth, and contains keys. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Robert Burg. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% of their orig blue, considerably silvered on sides of ribs, and with some light marks. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their blue, silvered somewhat on beads and high points of relief carving. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, and some deep dents along toe line. Old pad is petrified. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case is good. An unusual, obviously top of the line offering, by this obscure company. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” bead sights on both bbls. 49100-58 MGM347 IVORY (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2306

*J. HARKOM & SON BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 2392. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “Joseph Harkom & Son 30 George Street Edinburgh” on narrow game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety (SAFE in black enamel on gold rectangle dovetailed through tang) and double triggers. Action is beautifully filed with serpentine fillet, around fences, connecting over top. It is engraved with 90% coverage exceptionally well cut small scroll. “J. Harkom & Son” is in scrolled pennant on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on long trigger guard tang. Beautifully marbled and stump figured circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over serrated horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release and is fitted with Deeley ejectors. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.012 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.025, right -.026. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. What is likely orig makers tapered leather case is lined in blue baize, and has paper Harkom label in lid. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine re-brown, with good definition to pattern, rib engraving considerably softened. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly silver gray to brown. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard have been re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Stocks retain essentially all of a fine hand rubbed oil finish, with some subsequent light marks, checkering nicely re-cut. There is a small stable 1/2″ grain crack at right rear of top tang. Bores are very fine to excellent, light frosting at breech ends. Action is tight. Left bbl is slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark with numerous rubs and scuffs. Newly restored straps and handle are fine. New lining is excellent with a few light compressions. Orig label is very fine, slightly foxed and soiled, with a dime sized rub at bottom. This gun, like all Harkom guns is of exceptional quality. 48574-1 MGM311 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 2309

W. GREENER TEN GAUGE SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN.

SN 10560. Cal. 10 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31-3/4″ Laminated steel bbls are engraved “WILLIAM GREENER. INVENTOR OF LAMINATED STEEL” on narrow game rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 11 gauge, SNs, and elephant logos. Side lever snap single under bite action is fitted with bar locks having non-rebounding serpentine hammers with tall spurs and no heads. A projection on the breast of each hammer engages another projection on head of strikers to retract them from breech face when hammers are brought to half cock. Water table is stamped “W W Greener Patent” referring to his 1868 patent for self-acting strikers, just described. Action is engraved with 30% coverage simple open scroll. “W Greener” is at the top of each lockplate. Lightly figured dense European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate. Point pattern flat top checkering is at diamond hand. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Nearly fully checkered splinter forend has roller friction pull off release. Bore diameter: left -.785, right -.783. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. (Made before choke “invented”.) Minimum wall thickness: left -.038, right -.042. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done smooth re-brown with good definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain traces of case hardening color where protected, but are mostly gray to dark brown. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with additional oil rubbed in as maintenance over numerous marks and dents. Checkering is lightly worn. There is a crack at wrist on both sides, running from rear of top strap down and forward toward triggers, which flexes slightly. Bores are fair, with considerable light pitting throughout. Action is slightly loose. Locks are crisp. An unusual early Greener. 49311-4 MGM236 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2312

*INTERESTING MORTIMER & SON UNDERLEVER HAMMER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7504. (1899) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bold two stripe Damascus bbls are engraved with makers name and address on slightly raised, concave, game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and SN. Makers (probably W & C Scott) number is on splinter. Case hardened Jones underlever action is fitted with bar action rebounding locks with serpentine round bodied hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 60% coverage medium scroll. “MORTIMER & SON” is in scrolled riband on each lockplate. Broadly streaked, dark European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over orig ribbed horn buttplate. Flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “ACH” matching initials on case lid. Matching splinter forend with small inset horn tip has Deeley & Edge marked release. Bore diameter: left -.710, right -.707. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (mod), right -.000 (cyl). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ (considerably cast off). Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Makers green canvas case with tan leather trim and brass corners, is lined in burgundy cloth. Mortimer & Son paper label is in lid marked “no 7706”. Case contains 2-pc cleaning rod (with one piece ebony, and the other of rosewood, that mate correctly), Turks head, bench cloth, and external straps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain what appear to be a re-brown, but may be orig brown. Pattern has good definition, but surfaces are somewhat grainy. Action and locks retain most of their orig case hardening color, possibly as much as 85%. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a number of light marks and scratches, with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance. Checkering shows light wear. Bores are very fine, with some scattered light pits. Action has just a hint of looseness with forend removed, and is tight with forend installed. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Canvas of case has faded to olive green, and has a number of light marks and scratches. Leather trim is generally good, but with a few splits. Straps and handle are fair. Interior cloth is fine, with some light insect damage and rubs. Label is very fine, with some light foxing. Accessories are good. A high condition, solid, hammer gun. 49005-2 MGM7 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2313

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*KOLAR MAX LITE SPORTING CLAYS GUN WITH TUBE SET AND CASE.

SN K03540. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised POI adjustable vent rib and choke tubes, have Kolar decals on bottom bbl, are marked with chamber information on top left and Kolar name and address on top right. Robust, coin finished, low profile action with removable trigger/ firing group features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Bottom is marked “KOLAR” over rampant lion device. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip stock measures 14-3/4″ over adjustable KICKEEZ pad. An adjustable comb has been fitted and well cut checkering and right hand palm swell are at grip. Uniquely shaped sporting clays style forend has Deeley type release. Weight with 28 ga tube set installed: 10 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Also included is Kolar tube set for 20 and .410 ga. Kolar marked case by Americase, lined in black velvet, has compartment for tube set in top. Bottom contains stock removal tool, 12 ga tube wrench, installation tools, and two blue boxes of choke tubes. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with some evidence of firing, with a few light marks in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 49183-1 MGM428 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2397

HENRY NOCK DOUBLE FLINTLOCK GAME GUN.

SN 4200. (ca 1802) Cal. 20 Bore. 32″ Twist bbls are engraved “H. NOCK LONDON. GUN MAKER. To His MAJESTY”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with London black powder proofs, and bottom of left bbl with SN. Possibly orig, hickory ramrod with brass head and tail with steel worm under cap, mounts through two pipes with nicely beaded ends. Patent breeches with gold touch holes and inlaid gold bands at rear, are stamped with proofs, and right with “PATENT”. Breech iron is engraved with feather borders and acanthus. Locks with chamfered plates and rebated tails feature gold lined waterproof pans, and roller frizzens with rollers on feather springs which have nicely filed finials. Well filed serpentine cocks are also chamfered. Locks are engraved with line borders and “H. NOCK”. Trigger plate has large pineapple finial matching thimble. Double beaded trigger guard is engraved with dog contemplating flushing bird. The same dog watches two flushing birds on steel buttplate. Striking European walnut stock is nicely veined and lightly figured. Square point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Stock mounts to bbls with single captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.610, right -.608. Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14”. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain traces of orig finish with spots of pitting. Area under bbl where covered by wood has some fairly deep pitting. Locks are mostly gray brown patina, with some light pitting. Other furniture cleaned many years ago, are mostly pewter gray with brown spotting, engraving relatively clear. Stock is sound with considerable hand worn patina over what is most likely an old refinish with numerous light marks. Wood around locks is solid, does not show any repairs. There is an old stress crack at side nail on belly of forend, and some small chips of wood missing at finial of thimble. Bores are good, with pitting toward muzzles. Locks are excellent, show no repairs, and spark exceptionally well. A fast handling, most likely shootable, double flint by one of the most revered craftsman of his day, inventor of central fire breeching. 49224-6 MGM59 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3465

FANCY GOLD INLAID PERCUSSION GAME GUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Twist bbls are gold inlaid “SUPERIOR LAMINATED STEEL” on concave rib in front of a gold inlaid fox. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Belgian proofs. German silver tipped baleen ramrod has worm at tail under brass cap, and is held to bbls through two beaded pipes. Patent breeches are nicely filed and have gold blow-outs. Bar locks with tall serpentine hammers, breech iron, and all other iron furniture is flush gold inlaid with line borders, geometric patterns, and open scroll with foliate highlights. Trigger guard finials and thimble are nicely shaped. Lightly figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/2″ over steel buttplate. Only the grip has point pattern checkering. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Stock attaches to bbls with captive side nail through gold inlaid oval escutcheons. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.727. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are an even brown patina with some light flecking. Locks and other furniture show some orig bright polish, with brown staining. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks and scratches. Right lock is a bit mushy, left lock is crisp. Bores are lightly pitted throughout. Stock is sound. 49104-3 MGM378 (2,250-3,250) – Lot 3466

INCREDIBLE, NEAR MINT, PAIR OF LEPAGE PERCUSSION LARGE BORE HOLSTER PISTOLS WITH RAISED GOLD AND SILVER INLAY, HOUSED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CASE, WITH ACCESSORIES AND LEATHER OUTER COVER.

SN NSN. Cal. .638 Groove diameter. 12 Groove rifled 9″ Bernard twist bbls, with flat tapered integral top ribs, and soldered on bottom ribs, are gold inlaid “LePage Moutier a Paris” (working 1842 – 1868, gunmaker to the king and princes) on central portion of top ribs. These bbls are further embellished at breech and muzzles with gold and silver inlay in raised relief outlining other silver inlay of scrolls and foliage. Captive bridled steel ramrods mount through single pipes with silver band inlay. This fine raised gold and silver inlay extends to patent breeches and breech irons which are also embellished with crossed flags. Locks with rebated tails and tall serpentine round bodied hammers continue the theme of raised gold and silver inlay in scrolled foliate and floral motifs. Trigger guards have gold and silver inlay on bows; one gun has crossed flags with crescent moon finials on staffs, and central banner depicting a crescent moon. Other trigger guard has central staff festooned with tassels and hung with a spiked shield, top of staff with crescent moon. Steel grip caps also with silver inlay, have lanyard rings and hinged cap boxes. Dense, rosewood stocks are deeply relief carved with large scrolls and acanthus highlights. Fine shells are at rear portions of butts, and a burst of acanthus at tops. These extraordinary pistols are cased in their original rosewood box with shaped brass medallion inlet in lid engraved “FM”. Interior is lined in dark green velvet. Bottom portion is french fitted for pistols and accessories, including rosewood handled nipple wrench, high quality case hardened nutcracker type ball mold with sprue cutter, brass tipped walnut cleaning rod with round horn knob, and exceptional quality copper bodied German silver topped powder flask marked “Boche a Paris” on spout. There are two covered compartments with horn knobs, one of which contains a small green and brown pasteboard box housing a pair of replacement nipples. A matching larger box (possibly for patches), marked with makers name (LePage Moutier a Paris”) is in another compartment. This excellent quality case is housed in its calfskin leather, felt lined, outer cover. CONDITION: Pistols are exceptionally fine, possibly unfired since proof, and exceptionally well preserved as to orig finish, with only the slightest of light handling marks visible, mostly on bbls, with one or two light marks in wood. Bores are brilliant with one or two flecks of rust visible about 3″ back from muzzle of one pistol. Locks are crisp. Nipples retain nearly all of their orig blue. Stocks are still light in color, as is all carving. These pistols appear to have not even been wiped down since their manufacture. Exterior of case is exceptionally fine, as protected by its outer cover, which shows considerable scuffing, rubbing, and has a few tears. Accessories are excellent, appear unused. Interior cloth is excellent, but with many compressions, as expected from guns and accessories. Pasteboard containers are clean and bright. Large container has some considerable chipping, and partially detached top. A wonderful highest quality pair of pistols in an unbelievable state of preservation, worthy of the finest collection. 49538-1 MGM412 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 3467

HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PEPPERBOX BY J. WITTON IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH FINE ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. .425 Smooth bore. Exceptionally well machined and filed case hardened six bbl cluster measures 3-1/4″. Each bbl has small silver front bead. Hammerless case hardened boxlock action is near fully engraved with well cut, large, open, shaded scroll. Scroll engraved trigger guard and trigger are blued. Back strap is engraved “J. Witton Old Broad St London.” (working 1841 – 1850). Grips are fully checkered and a cap box is in butt. Pepperbox is housed in its orig mahogany case with flush mounted brass handle in rectangular plate. Case is lined in green baize, and has orig label in lid. Case contains an array of high quality accessories, including an exceptionally fine 3″ long (including spout) German silver powder flask, small pewter oil bottle, nutcracker type ball mold marked “WD” (William Davis) and no. “74”, ebony handled loading rod, turned bone handled dusting brush, and an ebony handled nipple key with fork type end specially made for the type of nipples used in this gun. Two covered compartments contain other items including spare nipples, and the key, as well as some lead balls. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% orig case hardening color on bbls and action, with brown staining and discoloration on top and bottom strap. Trigger and trigger guard retain over 70% of their orig blue. Bores are somewhat stained. Case is very fine with a number of light marks and front edge has chip on corner. Interior cloth is very fine with some rubs and compressions. Label is fine, with more rubs, slightly foxed. Accessories are very fine to excellent. 49403-5 MGM415 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3470

FINE CONDITION CASED PAIR OF LARGE BORE BLAKE & CO. BOXLOCK PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS.

SN NSN. Cal. .672 Diameter smooth bore. 6″ Twist octagonal bbls are engraved “Blake & Co London” (most likely John Blake, at 253 Wapping, working under this name from 1855 to 1864) on top flats. Bbls are fitted with bottom ribs holding steel bridled ramrods. Case hardened boxlock actions are fitted with back sliding safeties, which engage at half cock, and belt hooks mounted on left sides. Locks have serpentine, round bodied, side hammers, and are engraved with 60% coverage nicely cut, open scroll. Dense European walnut grips are nearly fully checkered, and have steel caps with scroll engraved traps. Truncated rectangular silver crest plates are at top rears of grips. Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig mahogany case, with dual hook closure, and inlet truncated brass initial plate on top. Case is lined in dark green baize, and contains nutcracker type ball mold, small pewter oil bottle, ebony handled nipple wrench, short loading/ cleaning rod with horn knob, and a tin of Eely caps with green paper label. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining well over 85% orig finishes on wood and metal, with only slight high edge wear. Twist finish of bbls and color hardening of action are vibrant. Bores are lightly pitted throughout. Locks are crisp. Case is fine with many marks and scuffs. Front portion has some repaired cracks in need of repair again. Interior cloth is fine, cloth in lid replaced. Accessories are good, except ball mold which is rusted and pitted. 49538-2 MGM414 (7,000-10,000) – Lot 3473

CASED PAIR OF DESPONDS A MORGES PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.

SN NSN. .395 Groove diameter. Multi groove rifling. 9″ Browned octagon bbls are stamped “1” and “2” on tops, and have heat blued blade front sights dovetailed through. Patent breeches are well filed, and engraved in feather and foliate pattern. Breech irons with matching engraving have screw adjustable blade rear sights. Locks with flat plates are fitted with flat faced serpentine hammers. Engraving is well cut with 40% coverage foliate scrolls and “DESPONDS A MORGES” in front of hammers. (Most likely B. Desponds of Morges in Vaud, Western Switzerland, working between 1816 and 1850). Steel furniture with stylized pineapple finials are nicely filed. Finger spurs are affixed to trigger guard bows. Triggers are set. Dense root European walnut stocks have flared butts fitted with cap boxes with shell motif silver covers. Bottoms of covers are marked “I PECKIERS”. Ramrods were never present, and thimbles are blocked off and false (being for decoration only). Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig walnut case with inset squared D-handle and central silver oval. Top compartment is semi french fitted for pistols, and some accessories, including a walnut loading rod, long handled turnscrew, and rectangular copper bodied powder flask with brass top. Bottom compartment is accessed by a drawer on right side, which contains a loading mallet, and other compartment with tin box containing a patch cutter, metal oil bottle, loading funnel, a tin of Eley’s percussion caps, and the key. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig brown. Locks and other furniture retain most of their orig finishes. Stocks retain most of their french polish with numerous handling marks and scratches. Bores are fine, lightly pitted. Locks are crisp. Case finish is good. Interior cloth is soiled and compressed, slightly faded. Accessories are good. 49145-1 MGM413 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3476

FINE PAIR OF FRANCOTTE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK FOLDING TRIGGER MUFF PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES RETAILED BY CHAUDUN.

SN NSN. Cal. 40. This high condition pair of small pistols have 1-1/2″ browned twist bbls affixed to bright polished boxlock actions with folding spur triggers which pop into place when cocked. Actions are near fully engraved with well cut, large scroll. “AUGte FRANCOTTE” and “A LIEGE” is engraved in oval on top tangs. The familiar AF crowned trademarks are on bottom fronts of actions. Fluted ebony stocks also have carved acanthus and scroll decoration, and terminate in nicely filed steel caps. Pistols are cased in their orig rosewood box with brass wire inlay and central rectangle on top. Interior is lined in scarlet velvet with retailers name and address (Chaudun a Paris) in lid (ca 1840). Bottom is french fitted for pistols and orig accessories including small steel ball mold, turned ebony cap box, and turned ebony powder flask with screw-off top. Two covered compartments have ebony knobs, one contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all orig finishes on wood and metal, with some staining at breech area, residual from being fired. Bores are slightly pitted. Case retains most of its orig french polish, with some staining, scratches, and a large check through top. Interior cloth is fine, with compressions and light soiling from guns and accessories, which are very fine to excellent. 49538-7 MGM416 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3479

KRAUSEWERKE (HERZBERG)HANOVERIAN PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 235. Cal. 69 Rifle bore. 11-1/2″ Swamped round bbl is fitted with nicely filed patent breech. Breech iron with folding rear sight, is also fitted with sliding safety which blocks hammer. Front action lock with rebated tail is fitted with large flat faced hammer. Full length stock with brass cap, trigger guard, and butt cap, is made of ash or elm. Back strap, engraved with SN, is fitted for matching buttstock, with button release, and large saddle ring bar on bottom. Attaching iron is engraved with matching number, and all iron parts on buttstock and pistol are marked with matching assembly number “78”. PROVENANCE: Sturgess Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal parts cleaned to bright silver gray with no noticeable pitting. Stocks retain nearly all of an old glossy refinish. Polished brass is toned to a golden yellow. Mechanically excellent. 43475-999 MGM454 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3683