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$299,000.00 |
*STUNNING PAIR OF IVO FABBRI 20 GA OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH INCREDIBLY DETAILED POINTER, SETTER, AND PHEASANT SCENES BY RENOWN MASTER BULINO ENGRAVER, FIRMO FRACASSI, AND “BEST” SCROLL BY VALERIO PELI, WITH CASE AND EXTRA STOCKS.SN 3544/3545. (1994) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. Superbly struck 28″ demi-bloc bbls mounted with relatively broad concave solid ribs, are engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA – ” “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on top bbls either sides of ribs. Guns are built as a true pair with nos “1” and “2” gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, top straps, and forend tips. Flats on bottom bbls are stamped with 1994 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished actions with non-automatic safeties (SICURA gold inlaid), and single non-selective triggers are fitted with Fabbri’s well re-engineered pinless sidelocks. Actions are engraved with near full coverage superbly executed large flowing open scroll with acanthus and floral highlights having exceptionally well done shaded backgrounds, in a unique creation by Valerio Peli of Creative Arts, whose signature appears on right sides of trigger plates. This dramatic scroll surrounds portraits of English Pointer and Gordon Setter in different poses on the bottom of each gun. Sides of actions have vignettes extending to the edges of sideplates with one gun depicting the Setter, and the other the Pointer. On the left lock of gun “1” the pointer is alert with cock pheasant ready to spring from wheat stubble. The background is of realistic dark woodland bisected by meadow. On the right lock a pheasant is taking wing while pointer springs in pursuit. Gun “2” depicts similar scenario with scenes repeated with major subject being the Gordon Setter. The background is different as it is mountainous with very dramatic clouded sky and sunset. These scenes are the epitome of the engraver’s art, and one can almost feel the texture of the dogs coats. Examination with a 10X glass reveals the delicacy of the graver cuts needed to achieve this effect. This astonishing work is by acknowledged Italian master engraver Firmo Fracassi, whose signature, and work numbers (INCISO DA FRACASSI PER LAMICO PERO XXXI (and XXXII) with an “R” in circle. are on the left sides of trigger plates. (Firmo Fracassi started numbering the guns he had engraved around 1979.). Mr. Peli’s scroll extends onto small bow trigger guards which have SNs in gold on tangs. Exhibition quality honey toned, darkly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butts. Exceptionally well cut point pattern borderless checkering is at grips. Guns are accompanied by a second pair of stocks and forends with shorter LOPs (about 5/8″ less) which are the orig stocks supplied with the guns, and are of very fine intricately marbled European walnut with fiddle figure. Matching slim ejector forends have Anson type releases. Orig forends match orig stocks very well. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: top -.628, bottom – .628. Bore restrictions: top – .017 (mod), bottom – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .023, bottom – .023. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast 5/8″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: top -.628, bottom – .627. Bore restrictions: top – .016 (mod), bottom – .003 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .023, bottom – .025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast 5/8″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Orig leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli contains the orig stocks. (Partitions must be removed for present stocks to fit.) This case is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper Fabbri label in lid. Case contains a Star turnscrew and case straps. PROVENANCE: Originally made for noted Italian Super-collector Luigi Peppini, these guns were given 8 pages of superb photographs in a private folio of his superb collection which also accompanies this lot. These photographs show the guns “wearing” their orig stocks. These guns are fully illustrated in FIRMO & FRANCESCA FRACASSI-MASTER ENGRAVERS by Elena Micheli and Stephen Lamboy. This pair is also featured in the classic tome IL GRANDE LIBRO DELLE INCISIONI by Marco Nobili. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all orig finishes on wood and metal with only the slightest handling and assembly marks. Guns appear unfired since proof. Mechanically crisp. Fabbri case is excellent. Simply an irreplaceable pair of guns. Work of this intricacy will most likely not be available in the future. Often engraving of this caliber takes 1000+ hours to complete. Fracassi engraves an average of two guns a year for obvious reasons. 51718-1 MGM130 (375,000-575,000) – Lot 1296 |
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1297
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$103,500.00 |
*EXQUISITE 28 GAUGE IVO FABBRI PINLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN HAVING SUPERB LARGE SCROLL AND PARROT ENGRAVING BY G. FAUSTI OF CREATIVE ART AND FIRMO FRACASSI, WITH CASE.SN E766. Cal. 28 ga. 29″ Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib, are engraved “Ivo Fabbri – Brescia -” and “Vacuum Arc Remelting Steel” on top bbl. 1995 Italian nitro proofs and SN are on bottom flat. Coin finished low profile OU action with pinless sidelocks, features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and sgl non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with attractive, dramatic interplay of large flowing open scroll in various sizes with interspersed floral and acanthus highlights. This is background to a number of parrots perched on various sprigs and branches within the pattern. “Ivo Fabbri Brescia” is on scrolled ribbon on bottom of action. Engravers signature “G FAUSTI (Giacomo Fausti, one of the partners in Creative Art) Creative Art” is on right side of trigger plate. Small single beaded trigger guard continues the scroll theme and has SN at grip. Strikingly marbled European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt, and has well cut point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching slim ejector forend has Anson type release. Accompanied by a copy of the original build sheet from Ivo Fabbri indicating Fausti and Fracassi engraved this gun. Bore diameter: top -.567, bottom – .566. Bore restrictions: top – .045 (extra full), bottom – .045 (extra full). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast off about 1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in burgundy cloth and has paper Fabbri label and specification card in lid. Bottom is french fitted for gun and contains 3 Star drive turnscrews in covered compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the lightest of handling and assembly marks on all fine factory finishes. Appears essentially unfired. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 51448-1 MGM132 (95,000-120,000) – Lot 1297 Click here to view provenance |
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1298
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$0.00 |
*SPECTACULAR IVO FABBRI “GRAND LUSSO” OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY A. GALEAZZI WITH CASE.SN E499. (1977) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Demi-bloc bbls with concave, hand matted, ventilated rib, are gold inlaid “Ivo Fabbri Brescia” in script, and engraved “MADE IN ITALY” on top left side, and “GRAND LUSSO By Len Puccinelli”, in gold on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom bbl is engraved “BOHLER SUPER BLITZ STEEL”. Coin finished, low profile, OU sidelock action features blocked out safety and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are masterfully engraved and gold inlaid by noted long time Italian engraver, Angelo Galeazzi, whose signature is under front of trigger guard bow. The game scenes depicted here were chosen by Len Puccinelli, to represent the ultimate of three categories of waterfowl shooting, with three canvas back ducks flying over marsh on left side representing the fastest flyers, three Canada geese with rising moon in background, representing those that fly the farthest, and five snipe on bottom whizzing over marsh representing the most difficult to “hit”. Mr. Puccinelli also insisted on gold inlay of major subjects, which Mr. Galeazzi was reluctant to do. Galeazzi found making gold meld well with the Bulino on steel to be a trying task, often with poor results (per letter from Puccinelli). In this particular case the combination worked out well, and the work on this fine shotgun is indeed superb. Top lever and trigger guard, as well as selected parts of action, have gold wire border inlay. Near exhibition quality, dramatic smoky marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut extreme pistol grip slight Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black KICKEEZ pad. Fancy pattern borderless checkering with ribbons through pattern, wraps over top of grip. Matching full one piece forend has Anson type release. (Mr. Puccinelli’s letter also relates that the wood was “given by Beretta” and that the finish and checkering is by Gary Goudi of California.) Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .728. Bore restrictions: top – .040 (full), bottom – .025 (Imod). Wall thickness: top – .023, bottom – .025. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: approx 3/8″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, has black canvas outer cover with leather trim. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and has Leonard Puccinelli label in lid. Case is semi-french fitted for action and bbls. Accessories include round oil bottle, pair of snap caps, two striker bottles (one with spare mainsprings, the other with strikers and other springs and small parts), along with cleaning equipment including a 3-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush, in black leather containers. PROVENANCE: Letter from Puccinelli Design with description and features as of 1988. Business card of Angelo Galeazzi with inscription on back attesting that he did engrave this gun, and a translation of this certificate (augmented a bit) from Puccinelli, signed by Galeazzi in 1977. Fabbri catalog. Guarantee certificate. Customs form 4457 for this gun. Orvis appraisal dated Oct 1, 1984 with then current market value of $45,000.00. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue with some light marks and rubs, thinning somewhat overall; considerably on sides around action. Coin finish of action remains excellent. Blue of top lever considerably silvered at thumbpiece, forend iron with patch completely silver on bottom left, trigger guard retaining 30% blue, silvered on bow and grip. Stocks retain most of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with evidence of areas refinished after re-shaping of comb, worn on sharp edges. Checkering is slightly worn. Pad is new and does not fit well. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has a number of scuffs and rubs. Zipper works. Interior cloth is excellent with some rubs. Accessories are excellent. A one of a kind Fabbri that was used by Mr. Puccinelli in setting the current records as of 1988 of 52 straight and 39 x 39 live pigeons at the Fort Worth and Dallas gun clubs, respectively. 51056-1 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 1298 Click here to view provenance |
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1299
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$46,000.00 |
*DYNAMIC IVO FABBRI OVER-UNDER PIGEON GUN WITH TRADITIONAL ROSE AND SCROLL BY TOMASONI.SN E632. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Demi-bloc bbls with wide, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA -” and “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL” on top bbl. Flats of bottom bbl are stamped with SN, 1984 Italian nitro proof, and makers name. Case hardened low profile OU action with hand detachable sidelocks (hidden takedown pins on left lockplate), also features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are traditionally styled with dark color hardening offset by exceptionally well cut classic rose and scroll by the renown Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature is on trigger plate. Small bow trigger guard has SN at grip. Strikingly marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut deep pistol grip buttstock with Monte Carlo comb measures 15″ over black Decelerator clays pad. Well cut closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering is at grip with right hand palm swell. Semi-beavertail extensively checkered ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .032 (full), bottom – .022 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast about 1/2″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new with only a hint of sharp edge wear on bbls and action, and the very faintest firing halo on breechface of bottom bbl. Stocks have only a very few slight scratches and handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. This great handling gun would be at home on the clays course. 51448-2 MGM157 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1299 Click here to view provenance |
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1300
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*VERY FINE IVO FABBRI OVER-UNDER PINLESS SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.SN 3536. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with solid, concave rib are engraved “Ivo Fabbri – Brescia – ” and “Vacuum Arc Remelting Steel” on either side of rib. Bbl flat is stamped with 1998 Italian nitro proofs. Bbls are fitted with Briley flush mounted choke tubes. Sublime, French gray finished, low profile, O/U action fitted with pinless sidelocks, also features non-automatic safety (SICURA inlaid in gold), nicely chiseled fences, and non-selective single trigger. It is engraved with very fine, cleanly cut, classic, small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “IVO FABBRI” is inlaid in gold on each side and on bottom of action. This fine engraving is by Creative Art, with individual craftsman’s signature, “G. Steduto” on trigger plate. SN is gold inlaid on tang of matching steel trigger guard. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. There is a vacant silver oval on toe line, and grip is checkered in point pattern with line borders. Full one piece ejector forend has Anson release in typical Fabbri wraparound steel tip. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with large paper Fabbri label in lid. Case contains a pair of Torex screw drivers, Beretta snap caps, and Briley choke tube removal tool. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with evidence of very light field use, but with distinct but light firing halos on breechface. With only two or three faint assembly and handling marks on wood or metal. Case is excellent with a number of minor bumps and scratches on exterior. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth is excellent with some slight compressions. Current retail for Fabbri guns starts at 100,000 euros. 51497-7 MGM134 (40,000-70,000) – Lot 1300 |
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1301
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*FINE PIOTTI BOSS OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS.SN 9683. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/4″ and 26-1/4″ Demi-bloc bbls are engraved “Flli PIOTTI ITALY” on left side of top bbls which are fitted with narrow hand matted game ribs. 26-1/4″ Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs and with SN and makers name. 29-1/4″ Bbls were made in 2007. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with hand detachable sidelocks (hidden takedown flap in left lockplate), features non-automatic safety, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, gold plated pins, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage small shaded scroll with a scattering of rose and acanthus sprays through scrolled background. Engravers signature (G. Ranetti) is on trigger plate. “PIOTTI” in gold, is in forend iron mortise. Single beaded trigger guard with matching scroll has SN in gold on tang. Wonderfully marbled and lightly figured dark European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over skip line checkered wood butt, with well cut point pattern checkering on semi diamond grip. Matching full ejector forend has Anson type release. Gun is “2” of a pair with “II” in gold on rear of bbl ribs, top lever, and forend tip. 29-1/4″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .726. Bore restrictions: top – .025 (Mod), bottom – .021 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15″. 26-1/4″ BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .725. Bore restrictions: top – .000 (cyl), bottom – .003 flare (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 15″. PROVENANCE: Piotti proof certificate with specs for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light field use. Bbls have sharp edge wear. Action has some darkening of coin finish on lockplates. Stocks have relatively minor marks and light scratches, and a few bumps in their orig finish. Checkering lightly worn. Mechanically fine. 51547-2 MGM156 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1301 Click here to view provenance |
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1302
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$0.00 |
*PIOTTI BOSS OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH TEAGUE CHOKES.SN 9682. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/8″ Demi-bloc bbls fitted with Teague chokes are engraved “Flli PIOTTI ITALY” on left side of top bbl which is fitted with narrow hand matted game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs and with SN and makers name. Coin finished, low profile, OU action with hand detachable sidelocks (hidden takedown flap in left lockplate), features non-automatic safety, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, gold plated pins, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with near full coverage small shaded scroll with a scattering of rose and acanthus sprays through scrolled background. Engravers signature (G. Ranetti) is on trigger plate. “PIOTTI” in gold, is in forend iron mortise. Single beaded trigger guard with matching scroll has SN in gold on tang. Wonderfully marbled and lightly figured dark European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over skip line checkered wood butt, with well cut point pattern checkering on semi diamond grip. Matching full ejector forend has Anson type release. Gun is one of a pair with “I” in gold on rear of bbl rib, top lever, and forend tip. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: Teague chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast about 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 15″. PROVENANCE: Factory proof certificate with specifications for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very light field use. Bbls have sharp edge wear. Action has some darkening of coin finish on lockplates. Stocks have relatively minor marks in their orig finish. Checkering lightly worn. Mechanically fine. 51547-1 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1302 Click here to view provenance |
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1303
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$16,738.25 |
*TRADITIONALLY FINISHED PIOTTI “KING 1” SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 8026. (ca 1980) Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, with slightly raised narrow, matted rib are engraved “ACCIAIO 30 Cr MO 4” and with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats are engraved with SN and stamped with Italian nitro proofs, date stamp illegible (but begins with “A” (post 1975)). Bottoms of bbls are engraved with importers name and address, W. L. Moore, and with grade. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and sgl non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage sprays of roses and foliage interspersed with well cut tiny scroll. “PIOTTI” is in gold on left side of action and a gold crown is on top lever. Engravers signature “G Ranetti” is on trigger plate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll and SN on tang. Dense, broadly streaked and nicely fiddle figured European walnut large pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering is on diamond grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. A gold Piotti emblem is inlet into uncheckered central diamond. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Fine quality leather case, most likely by Nizzoli, is lined in green velvet, and has brown leather Piotti label in lid. Case contains 7 Briley thin wall choke tubes (two in gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue. Action retains 80 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on beads and fences, thinning on bottom. Lockplates retain nearly all of their color. Blue of trigger guard thinned at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a considerable number of light marks and scratches, some oil rubbed in as maintenance. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically fine. Case leather shows some scratches, scuffs, and tape marks. Straps are good, handle a well done replacement. Interior cloth is very fine with rubs and compressions. 51445-1 (15,000-22,000) – Lot 1303 |
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1304
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*INTERESTING EARLY PIOTTI SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE AND BOOK “FLLI PIOTTI”.SN 3898. (1968) Cal. 12 GA. 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. Also included is the book FLLI PIOTTI ITALIAN FINE GUN MAKER by Nobili, where a similar gun to this, except in 20 ga is pictured on p 22 and 33, and where this type of gun is discussed on pages 23-24. PROVENANCE: Book: Flli Piotti. 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. 51630-2 MGM131 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1304 Click here to view provenance |
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1305
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$0.00 |
*SUPERB ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENERI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXQUISITE RISING DUCK BULINO SCENES BY THE RENOWN FIRMO FRACASSI. THIS GUN IS ILLUSTRATED IN MANY BOOKS ON ITALIAN ENGRAVING.SN 32028. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-7/8″ Well struck chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised game rib, are engraved “Armi Famars” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and 1975 Italian nitro proofs. Rear lump is stamped with the first names of the craftsmen involved in the making of this gun, as was done by Famars on their best efforts. The names are: Mario (Abbiatico), Remo (Salvinelli), Primo and Tony. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with floral sprays in a background of well cut small scroll. Fences continue this motif in larger scale. Bottom of action features Bulino scene of four mallards winging over a marsh. Lockplates to the edges, and sides of action to the limit of the beads, have extraordinary borderless engraving of Bulino scenes of ducks taking wing from a marsh with ancient leafless trees in immediate background, and unforested mountain tops in the far background. Left lock depicts three mallards splashing as they break out of the water, with right lock showing them above the surface, heading for the skies. This wonderful work shows the Bulino style at its best, and is almost photographic in its quality. It is the work of Firmo Fracassi, acknowledged world class artist, and the best of the best among engravers, and his signature appears near roots of tree on bottom action scene. Left plate scene is featured on the dust cover of GRANDI INCISIONI SU ARMI D’OGGI by Mario Abbiatico Gianberto Lupi and Franco Vaccario. This gun was also featured in the winter 1987 Pachmayr catalog. Also an impression (smoke) of this very engraving is figure 129 in MODERN FIREARMS ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico. Single beaded trigger guard has SN on tang. Beautifully marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features well cut drop points as well as very well executed closely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release and intricately inlet Famars shield with oak leaf border in uncheckered central diamond. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .011 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast is neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Appraisers notes with description and valuation. Copy of the Pachmayr advertising, and copies of pages where gun is featured in Nobili’s book. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired except for proof, with only a few light handling marks in all wood and metal finishes, and some slight discoloration of coin finish on action and locks. A superb irreplaceable high art gun. Among other things, Mr. Fracassi has engraved only an estimated 60 guns in his long career. 51448-3 MGM129 (60,000-75,000) – Lot 1305 | Click here to view provenance |
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1306
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*VERY FINE PAIR OF .410 ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “VENUS” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUNS WITH FINE BULINO GAME SCENES BY F. GALEAZZI AND CASE.SN 396/397. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26-7/8″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with slightly raised, matted ribs, gold inlaid “I” and “II”, as appropriate to each gun. Numbers “1” or “2” are also inlaid on top levers and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 1980 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Rear lumps are stamped with the first names of the craftsmen involved in the making of these fine guns, as was the custom at A&S during this period of time when the company’s intent was to produce some of the world’s finest guns. These names include Mario (Abbiatico), Remo (Salvinelli), as well as Dante, Poli, Gian, and Tony. Importers name and address (Abercrombie & Fitch, Houston, Texas) are on bottoms of right bbls. Coin finished, scaled down, sidelock actions feature non-automatic safeties, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers. Actions and lockplates are engraved with exceptionally fine small shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of birds, dogs, and other animals engraved in Bulino style by Fausto Galeazzi, and signed on each scene. Gun no. “1” depicts a pointer and flushing chukar partridge in tall grass on left lock, and a pair of pointers, one pointing a flushing pheasant, and the other honoring point, on right. Gun “2” depicts a setter flushing cock pheasant in finely detailed open woodlands on left lock, and with possibly the same setter flushing a covey of quail in open meadow on right. Bottoms of actions depict a weasel making a kill of a grouse, as they fall from a tree. This scene is given a full page in MODERN FIREARMS ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico, figure 245 on p. 146. The small English scroll is by G. Marco, whose signature is on trigger plates. Single beaded trigger guards have SNs at grips. Nicely matched, finely marbled and lightly figured, flesh toned European walnut buttstocks measure 14-1/4″ over thin dark brown leather covered pads. Stocks feature diamond hands, drop points, and point pattern checkering. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved “M. H. A.” Matching slight beavertail ejector forends with Anson releases, have inlet gold A&S crests on central diamonds. Gun no. “1”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.410 (IC ?), right – .412 (IC ?) (choke is visible from muzzle ends on both guns). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.406 (IC ?), right – .407 (IC ?). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16+. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Typical for guns of this period, makers tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet, and has stitched in tan leather A&S label in lid. Case contains A&S marked round oil bottle, empty striker bottle, and two sets of .410 snap caps. Covered compartment holds spare mainsprings and strikers for each gun. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use, with a few light marks on metal finishes, and slight darkening from normal handling on bottoms of actions, mostly on gun “2”. There are some light marks in stock finish which is slightly worn through from normal hand wear at grips. Gun no. “2” has finish worn through at gold oval and center of forend (from polishing). Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case leather has a few rubs and scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some compressions and soiling from accessories and guns. A lovely pair of top quality, small bore, guns. 50235-1 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1306 |
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1307
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$34,500.00 |
*ATTRACTIVE 20 GAUGE LUCIANO BOSIS “MICHAELANGELO” OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN HAVING CASE HARDENED LINE BORDER GOLD INLAID METALWORK, WITH CASE.SN 316. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Demi-bloc bbls by Luterotti with low matted solid rib, are gold inlaid “LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA” on left side of top bbl. There are inlaid narrow gold lines around breech section. Bottom flat is stamped with 2003 Italian nitro proofs. Importers name and address, “BSA Millbrook NY”, is on bottom of bottom bbl. Scaled down case hardened low profile OU action fitted with pinless sidelocks features automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Action has vibrant case hardened color and is left unadorned except for very attractive gold line border inlay. “LUCIANO BOSIS” is in gold on both sideplates, as well as on bottom action over “BRESCIA”. Blued small bow trigger guard continues gold line theme with SN in gold on tang. Very fine, wonderfully dark marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Classic drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip, and gold oval engraved “BR” is on toe line. Matching slim ejector forend with Anson type release has gold Bosis crest inlet into uncheckered central diamond. Bore diameter: top -.626, bottom – .625. Bore restrictions: top – .024 (Imod), bottom – .090 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast is approx 1/2″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Russet leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in dark green cloth and has large Bosis paper label in lid. Case contains 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with mop and brush, pair of Bosis marked snap caps, round oil bottle, and a small plastic box containing spare mainsprings, spare firing pins, and assembly tool. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with only a few light handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes. Appears to have been fired very little since proof. Case is excellent. 51734-1 MGM133 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1307 Click here to view provenance |
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1308
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$18,400.00 |
*SELDOM SEEN LUCIANO BOSIS “QUEEN” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 034. Cal. 20 ga. 27-3/4″ Bbls with flat matted rib, are engraved with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Italian nitro proofs for 20 ga, as well as importers name and address (BSA). Coin finished small frame sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SECURA engraved), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage Baroque sprays of ribbons, roses and other blossoms in a background of small scroll. “L. BOSIS TRAVAGLIATO” is in draped scroll device on bottom of action. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll and floral engraving. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at semi diamond grip, and a gold shield device is inlet into toe line and engraved with monogram “SB”. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.627, right – .627. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in olive felt and has gold embossed black leather Bosis label in lid, and contains straps and key. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use, but very little firing since proof, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes, but with a number of light marks, dings, and scratches, most notably some ring marks at grip. There are some incipient grain checks at grip with repairs. Otherwise mechanically fine. Case is fine with a number of scuffs and rubs, interior excellent. A new Bosis “Queen” has a current retail of 30,000 euros without engraving. 51666-1 MGM137 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1308 |
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1309
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*CUTE LITTLE .410 BERTUZZI BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH ATTRACTIVE SEMI-RELIEF SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY COLOSIO WITH CASE.SN 5818. Cal. .410. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted rib are engraved with makers name and address on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished scallop backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety (SICURA engraved), and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with a very pleasing combination of very well cut large semi-relief scroll with elegant shaded background surrounding nicely detailed renditions of ducks; a mallard rising from water on left, flying into the air on right, and being retrieved by dog on bottom. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Small bow single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll. Striking stump/ burl figured and wonderfully marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over fully checkered wood butt. Closely spaced borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.374, right – .374. Bore restrictions: left (full), right – (full). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast off about 3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in olive felt, and has brown leather Bertuzzi label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, appears essentially unfired since proof, with only a few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal, most notably a number of small dents on edge of side panel on left side of buttstock. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 51681-1 MGM136 (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1309 |
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1310
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$0.00 |
*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EARLY PERAZZI DHO SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN WITH FULL RELIEF SCROLL AND GAME SCENES BY GALEAZZI WITH CASE.SN 5462. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with flat matted game rib are stamped with 1969 Italian nitro proofs on flats, along with early Perazzi markings “map”. Coin finished side by side sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SECURA engraved) and single non-selective trigger. Water table is stamped with SN, grade, and gold Perazzi logo (map). Action and lockplates are engraved in full relief with exceptionally well done large acanthus scroll with stippled background. Scroll offsets relief engraved water fowl scenes with bottom of action portraying a pair of ducks settling into marsh with cattails; 5 ducks take wing from what is likely the same marsh on left lockplate, with another similar scene on right lockplate. This work is very similar in style and execution to a gun engraved by F. Galeazzi, pictured as color plate xxxvi on p. 161 of MODERN FIREARM ENGRAVINGS by Mario Abbiatico. Blued trigger guard is engraved in the same style as action. SN is at grip. Well marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .725. Bore restrictions: left – .028 (mod), right – .021 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast is 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is stored in a black ABS Perazzi marked case with reddish foam interior. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with scant evidence of firing, and only a few very light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal. Mechanically excellent. Case is good. An early gun embellished by a highly regarded Italian engraver. 51448-4 MGM138 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1310 Click here to view provenance |
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1311
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$0.00 |
*NICELY MATCHED BRACE OF TRADITIONALLY STYLED SMALL BORE (MX28 AND MX410) PERAZZI GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASE.SN 118188/ 118189. Cal. 28 ga and .410. Both of these unusual special ordered small bore guns have 30-3/4″ mono-bloc bbls with solid matted ribs. “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” is on left ejector housings. Bottoms of bottom bbls are stamped with SNs, models, and 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Nicely scaled, case hardened, low profile, Perazzi OU actions feature non-automatic safeties and sgl selective triggers. Actions are engraved with geometric borders with counterpoint of central rose bouquets on sides and bottoms. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butts. Nicely cut borderless point pattern checkering is at grips, and vacant gold ovals are on toe lines. Nicely matching schnabeled forends have Deeley type releases. 28 ga BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.547, bottom – .546. Bore restrictions: top – .005 (IC), bottom – .000 (cyl). Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast 1/2″ on. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. .410 cal BBL set: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.405, bottom – .407. Drop at heel: 1-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast 1/2″ on. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality oak and leather case with brass corners and hardware, is lined in dark green suede. Interior is semi-french fitted for actions. Case contains a key. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with scant evidence of having been fired, and only a few faint handling and assembly marks are on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case has some minor marks in leather. Interior is excellent. A very attractive brace of small bore guns. 51756-2 MGM127 (35,000-60,000) – Lot 1311 |
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1312
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$0.00 |
*SUPERB SMALL BORE PERAZZI MX8-SCO GAME SHOTGUN TWO BARREL SET WITH FINE BULINO ENGRAVING BY CREATIVE ART.SN 121374. Cal. 20 and 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 31=1/2″ Mono-bloc bbl sets with solid matted ribs and fitted with interchangeable choke tubes, are marked with Perazzi name and address and “Made in Italy” on left ejector housings. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs and SNs. Coin finished small size Perazzi low profile OU action has removable trigger/ firing group. Sides of action are engraved with near full coverage nicely cut tendrils of roses with scroll highlights. This interesting treatment continues onto top strap, trigger group, and bottom of action where it surrounds a fine Bulino portrait of pointer retrieving a woodcock. Signature “C. Art” is on side of trigger group mortise. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over thin black Perazzi pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching semi-beavertail schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast about 1/4″ on. Weight with 20 ga bbl set: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Black ABS Briley marked case with red trim, contains plastic box holding 6 Teague choke tubes, 3 for 20 ga. and 3 for 28, with an additional two in each bbl set. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, but with noticeable firing halos on breechface and a few light marks in wood finish. 20 ga bbls have some oxidation and staining on mono-bloc. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 51756-1 MGM126 (20,000-35,000) – Lot 1312 |
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1314
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$0.00 |
*PERAZZI “MX 12” OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH EXTRA 20 GAUGE BARRELS AND CASE.SN 130185. Cal. 12 ga/ 20 ga. 28-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow matted ventilated ribs and ventilated side rib, are both ported and fitted with Briley interchangeable choke tubes. Mono-blocs are marked with Perazzi name and “MADE IN ITALY” along with importer (Perazzi USA). Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2004 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Blued boxlock action features single selective trigger. Action has scroll border engraving and left side is marked “Perazzi MX 12″. Nicely marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over black KICKEEZ pad, and point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching schnabeled one piece forend services both bbl sets. Each bbl set is supplied with 10 choke tubes. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1/8″ off. Weight with 12 ga bbls: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. Dark brown leather case with leather corners is lined in blue velvet with Beretta and logo embroidered in lid. Case has space for action and both sets of bbls, and contains choke tubes along with a pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, and socks for action and both bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with only a very few light handling and assembly marks on wood and metal, with very faint firing halos on breechface. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Interior has some compressions. Perazzi shotguns are known for their reliability, this two bbl set would make a great clays gun, and would also be useful in the field. 51651-2 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1314 |
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1315
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$0.00 |
*BERETTA S06 EELL GAME GUN WITH ENGRAVING BY BERETTA MASTER LUCA CASARI WITH EXTRA BARRELS BY LUTEROTTI, STOCK, AND CASE.SN C15409B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Orig bbls (fixed chokes) and 31-3/4″ new bbls (Teague ? chokes), are each fitted with matted, ventilated ribs. Orig bbls are marked with gauge and chamber information, as well as Beretta name and address, on left rear, with Beretta USA importer address and “Made in Italy”, along with warning information, on right. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with grade, SN, and 2003 Italian nitro proofs. Newly made bbls are unmarked where visible when assembled. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped “R. Luterotti” and with 2010 Italian nitro proofs. Typical OU, low profile, coin finished, sidelock, Beretta action features single selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage finely cut and shaded large open acanthus scroll which surrounds oval vignettes of game birds on lockplates and bottom. A pair of pintail rise from marsh on left plate, and a pair of mallards settle into cattails on right. Bottom of action portrays a woodcock flitting through alders under “BERETTA”. Top of forend iron mortise is engraved “MADE IN ITALY”. Single beaded trigger guard with matching scroll has monogram “RA” inlaid in raised gold on bow, with grade engraved on tang. Engravers signature “L. Casari” (Beretta master engraver, Luca Casari) is on trigger plate. Top lever has pierced thumbpiece and relief gold inlaid crown. Well made, beautifully marbled and lightly figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock with target dimensions measures 14-1/4″ over thin red Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Gun is accompanied by what appears to be its orig stock, of very fine marbled and figured European walnut with field dimensions, measuring approx 14-1/2″ over black trap type pad, with 1/2″ spacer. Measurement over wood appears to be about 13″. This stock has normal pistol grip with point pattern borderless checkering. One piece forend has checkering that matches stock which is on gun, and serves both bbl sets. Orig 28″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom – .722. Bore restrictions: top – .035 (full), bottom – .020 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: approx 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Newer 31-3/4″ BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom – .731. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4″ off. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizolli is lined in dark olive cloth, and has brown Beretta label in lid. Case contains four turnscrews (still wrapped in tissue), 3-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag in black leather container, and a pair of plastic snap caps. Extra bbls are housed in black plastic case with bag and spare stock has bag, and shipping box. CONDITION: Excellent. Orig bbls show a few light marks, newer bbls have only one or two of the faintest marks. Coin finish of action is excellent. Newer stocks have some very light handling marks, older stock is excellent with some light scuffs. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Accessories, as new. This next to the “top of the line” Beretta has a current retail of over $78,000.00 without special engraving or extra bbls. 51056-2 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1315 |
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1316
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$31,625.00 |
*FINE BERETTA SO9 OVER-UNDER 20/ 28 GAUGE TWO BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH BULINO AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY F. BIELLI WITH CASE.SN AAA114B. (1992) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Both bbl sets are 28″ mono-bloc bbls fitted with flat, matted, solid rib. They are engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY” and with importer (Beretta USA) on top bbl either side of ribs. Bbls are gold inlaid “1” or “2” at rear portions of ribs. Upper left portions of mono-bloc are engraved with caliber and bbl length. Mono-bloc of 20 ga are stamped with 1992 Italian nitro proofs, and 28 ga are stamped with 1999 proofs. Both sets are engine turned on sides. 20 ga bbls are fitted with Briley interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile OU action fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger, is engraved with makers name on each side, and on bottom. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut small scroll surrounding meticulously rendered bulino game scenes of game birds; four pheasant, one flushing, three flying over open mountainous woodlands, on left lockplate, trio of chukar partridge flying over open highlands on right, and a pair of woodcock flushing through alders on bottom. This fine engraving is signed “F. Bielli”, at the bottom of each scene. An imperial crown is inlaid in gold on top lever. Single beaded small bow trigger guard with scroll engraving on bow, has grade engraved on tang. Fine crotch figured American (?) walnut deep pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black “Decelerator” pad. Borderless point pattern checkering is at grip. Each bbl set has its own matching one piece forend with Beretta’s rendition of a Deeley release. 20 ga BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom – .622. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Wall thickness: top – .038, bottom – .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16. Cast off approx 1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. 28 Ga. BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.551, bottom – .553. Bore restrictions: top – .010 (mod), bottom – .010 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality leather case by Nizzoli with stitched leather corners is lined in dark olive felt, and has dark brown leather Beretta label in lid. Case has space for both sets of bbls, and contains a pair of brass snap caps, and three additional choke tubes in plastic case (two in the gun) and wrench. Also included are four rosewood handled turnscrews and 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with a small number of minor marks and rubs on bbls, most notably a couple of rubs about 10″ back from muzzles on right side of 20 ga. bbls. Coin finish remains bright overall. Stocks have some light handling marks. Checkering is excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with a number of rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light rubs. A fine small bore high end Beretta. These fine guns presently retail at nearly $50,000.00 without extra bbls, and are seldom found in small gauge. 51639-1 (18,000-28,000) – Lot 1316 |
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1317
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$0.00 |
*BERETTA S05 OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER DOUBLES TRAP GUN WITH CASE.SN C12978B. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with hand matted, ventilated rib, are ported, and marked “P. Beretta Italy” on left side of top bbl. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1991 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and with grade and SN. Coin finished, low profile, Beretta sidelock OU action is nicely filed. Action features single non-selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut varying sized scroll surrounding floral centers. Bottom of action is gold inlaid “P. Beretta”. “MADE IN ITALY” is in forend mortise. “TRAP” is inlaid in silver on double beaded trigger guard bow. Grade is on tang. Strikingly swirl marbled and lightly figured European walnut flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over KICKEEZ pad, along anti recoil spring system integral and moving with adjustable (for cast) comb during recoil. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching full one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom – .731. Bore restrictions: top – .034 (full), bottom – .024 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Blue ABS Beretta marked case is lined in gray foam. It contains bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, slightly used, with some rubs through on blue of bbls, some slight discoloration of coin finish, and a number of light marks in wood. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case is excellent. 51651-1 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 1317 |
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1318
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$12,650.00 |
*FINE BERETTA SO9 OVER-UNDER SHOTGUN WITH BULINO AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY D. BONSI AND S. VENZI, WITH CASE.SN AAA203B. (1995) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls fitted with flat, matted, ventilated rib, are engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY” and with importer (Beretta USA) on top bbl either side of rib. Upper left portion of mono-bloc is engraved with caliber and bbl length. Mono-bloc is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs, and is engine turned on sides. Bbls are fitted with Briley interchangeable choke tubes. Coin finished, low profile OU action fitted with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger, is engraved with makers name on each side and on bottom. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut small scroll surrounding meticulously rendered bulino game scenes of game birds; pheasant flushing over meadow on left lockplate, trio of chukar partridge flushing over field on right, and a pair of woodcock flitting through alders on bottom. This fine engraving is signed “D. Bonsi” and “S. Venzi” on trigger plate. An imperial crown is inlaid in gold on top lever. Single beaded small bow trigger guard with scroll engraving on bow, has grade engraved on tang. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut deep pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over russet brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering with line border is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Beretta’s rendition of a Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom – .723. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Wall thickness: top – .035, bottom – .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast off approx 1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. High quality leather case by Vera Pelle with stitched leather corners is lined in dark olive felt, and has dark brown leather Beretta label in lid. Case has space for an extra set of bbls, and contains a pair of plastic snap caps, and three additional choke tubes (two in the gun) and wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited use, with a small number of minor marks and rubs on bbls. Coin finish remains bright overall. Stocks have some light handling marks. Checkering is excellent with tops of diamonds hand polished, and some flat diamonds on left side of grip. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent with a number of rubs and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light rubs. 51639-2 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1318 |
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1319
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$0.00 |
*SCARCE HAND MADE BERETTA 451 EELL SIDE BY SIDE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN A20021A. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow, matted, game rib are engraved “P. Beretta – ITALY” and with Beretta USA address and gauge on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with Beretta info and Italian nitro proofs (no date stamp visible). Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and gold plated single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with 80% coverage well cut traditional rose and scroll. Makers name is on bottom of each lockplate and on bottom of action. A gold crown is inlaid on pierced top lever. Engravers signature, “Zoli”, is on trigger plate. Blued and double beaded trigger guard has SN on tang. Finely marbled stump European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .013 (mod), right – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers logo-patterned cloth case with brown leather trim is lined in golden corduroy. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of what is possibly an orig blue, but is more likely an old re-blue, as matting of rib and engraving are somewhat softened. Action retains nearly all of its orig coin finish with a few light marks. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, but with many light scratches and rubs. Forend possibly refinished. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent. 51448-5 MGM152 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1319 Click here to view provenance |
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1320
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*VERY FINE LUIGI FRANCHI “IMPERIALE MONTE CARLO EXTRA” SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH FINE GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY F. GALEAZZI WITH CASE.SN 15159. (1997) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, matted game rib, are engraved “FRANCHI S. P. A. BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and side of right bbl is engraved with importers name and address (Beretta USA). Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage well cut minuscule scroll, as background to sprays of roses and foliage, surrounding nicely rendered Bulino game scenes; hunter firing at flight of doves on bottom of action; flock of geese settling into marsh on left lockplate, and a covey of quail flushing as pair of pointers, one pointing, look on. Each scene is signed at bottom by the highly regarded “F. Galeazzi”. Single beaded small bow trigger guard with matching scroll has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and lightly figured, dense European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over brown leather covered pad and features standard point pattern checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and nicely inlet gold device engraved with grade (Imperiale Monte Carlo Extra) on central diamond. Bore diameter: left -.722, right – .723. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast off approx 1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Good quality dark leather case is lined in green felt, and has dark leather gold embossed Franchi label in lid. Case contains rosewood and brass 3-pc cleaning rod, a pair of rosewood and brass snap caps marked with grade, three Briley spare choke tubes (2 in gun), and an installation wrench. CONDITION: Excellent, with little evidence of use, with only some minor marks in what appear to be orig finishes. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger appears to work. Case leather is excellent, but shows minor scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent, lightly soiled. Label has some dings. This model is currently imported by Beretta, and is very expensive. 51639-3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1320 |
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*FINELY EMBELLISHED PERUGINI & VISINI SIDE BY SIDE “CLASSIC MODEL” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.SN 2388. Cal. 12 ga. 27-5/8″ Chopper lump bbls with concave game rib are engraved with makers name and address on sides. Bbl flats are stamped with 1997 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage dramatic swirling acanthus interspersed with sprays of roses and other blossoms, all in fine shaded background. No engravers signature found. Makers name is on folded ribbon on bottom of action. SN is on tang of matching trigger guard. Striking burl figured nicely streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over fully checkered wood butt. Carved drop points and point pattern checkering with line borders are at grip. A gold oval engraved “LA” is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .726. Bore restrictions: left – .022 (mod), right – .002 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of fairly extensive field use. Bbls retain about 90% blue with numerous light marks, thinning on sides. Action and lockplates retain essentially all of their coin finish. Stocks have a considerable number of relatively light knocks, dings and bumps, as well as scratches in their orig finish. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 51734-2 MGM154 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1321 |
