*EARLY WESTLEY RICHARDS “BEST QUALITY” HAND DETACHABLE “DROPLOCK” SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 16081. (1900) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Dovetailed three striped Damascus bbls are engraved “GUN MAKERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII” “WESTLEY RICHARDS 178. NEW BOND ST. LONDON” on slightly swamped narrow game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Best quality SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Scallop backed action with nicely filed beads around fences, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Westley Richards third fastener, and single selective trigger. Water table is stamped with ejector patent numbers and hand detachable lock patent use number “221”. Hand detachable locks with gold inlaid “L” and “R” on engine turned housings, are also stamped with patent information and matching use numbers, and are covered by removable floorplate. Action is engraved with 80% coverage nicely cut scroll. “WESTLEY RICHARDS” is in scrolled riband on each side. Area around top lever pivot is engraved “WESTLEY RICHARDS” “EJECTOR”. No trigger patent information is given. Floorplate is near fully scroll engraved; running hare is on trigger guard bow, and SN is on tang. Well marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with inlet horn tip, has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.736, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .024, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 3/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 15″. CONDITION: Good, as partially restored. Bbls retain over 95% restored brown, with good definition to pattern, with some pits and marks at breech end of left bbl. Action is essentially a uniform pewter gray, engraving thinned a bit, and has not been over cleaned. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Old repair at grip. Wood somewhat away from metal at rear action interface, and forend iron with old crack starting at iron and running toward forend latch. Bores are very good, shiny, over some pitting and light frosting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works well. A serviceable old Westley, with long stock dimensions. 52833-1 (6,500-8,500) C&R – Lot 1229

*VERY FINE “GOLDEN AGE” JOHN DICKSON ROUND ACTION EJECTOR LIGHTWEIGHT GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 7382. (1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “J. Dickson & Son Ltd Edinburgh” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened round body trigger plate action (patent use no. 1824), has typical in-frame Dickson ejectors, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), pivoting third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical well cut rose and scroll, as most likely done by Jack Sumner. “John Dickson & Son” is on each side of action, and trigger plate is gold inlaid “Dicksons Patent”. Trigger guard with scroll on bow, has SN in low relief on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand with point pattern checkering and a vacant gold oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .033 (full), right – .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .026. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: approx 5/8 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Makers slim leather case is lined in green cloth, and has large paper Dickson & Son “Shooting and Estate Agents” label in lid. Case contains 2-pc mahogany and brass cleaning rod, Dickson marked snap caps, and square oil bottle, along with some other cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-black. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite strong where protected. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain nearly all of that blue. Stocks have oil refinish over some light marks. Checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is fine with marks and rubs. Orig straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some rubs-through. Label is fine with some foxing and soiling. Partitions are good, as are accessories. A great handling Dickson. 53062-2 MGM (7,500-12,500) C&R – Lot 1230

*UNUSUAL ALEX MARTIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME SHOTGUN HAVING SUPERB CLASSIC CELTIC ENGRAVING IN ITS ORIGINAL CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 6340. (1928) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Newly London made 28″ chopper lump bbls are engraved “Alex Martin. 20 Exchange Square. Glasgow & at Edinburgh & Aberdeen” on narrow, swamped, game rib. Breech section of rib and ends of bbls have Celtic knotwork engraving. Bbl flats are stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bottom rib is deeply marked with importers name and address (Woodcock Hill) where covered by forend. Case hardened sidelock action is stocked to the fences and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), Purdey type hidden third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very well executed classic Celtic knotwork, surrounding swagged double headed kelpies, with a pair of these beasties on each lockplate and another pair on bottom of action either side of trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard with more knotwork has single headed sea serpent on bow. SN is in relief on tang. Finely marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over checkered wood butt on 3/8″ extension. Stock features semi-diamond grip with classic point pattern checkering and well shaped drop points. Two gold ovals are on toe line, one engraved “S. P. M” and the other “W. B. M”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.724, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .013 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Original makers leather case is embossed “S. P. M.” on top, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather Alexander Martin label in lid. Case contains a pair of snap caps, and a large rectangular oil bottle, all marked “Alex Martin”, along with a 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with jag. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished. New bbls (consignor states made by Bill Blacker) retain essentially all of their London quality black. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of a well done re-color. Top lever and trigger guard re-blued, and retain essentially all of that blue. Engraving on all metal parts slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil refinish over a few old marks and with some light subsequent marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent, with tight action and strong ejectors. Lengthening piece most likely added at time of stock refinish. Case leather has darkened, and has many scuffs and rubs. Old straps are fair to good. Handle is new. Interior cloth is good to fine, with considerable soiling, some partitions restored. Label is fine with some rubs from fences. An attractive nicely restored Scottish “best”. 53034-1 (8,000-12,000) C&R – Lot 1231

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Please Note: Gun has two hairline cracks across the top of horn of the stock, slightly in front of the safety lever. As seen in the online images and printed catalog.

*16 GAUGE BEST SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN BY J. HARKOM.

SN 2349. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Dovetailed bbls are engraved “2” on breech end of narrow swamped game rib. Gun is “2” of a pair, with “2” on top lever and forend iron. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs, as well as re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened square backed sidelock action with automatic safety (SAFE in black enamel in gold rectangle), also features pivoting third fastener, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is beautifully filed and finished, as is true of most Harkom guns. The most distinguishing feature are the deeply carved swirling foliate fences. Action is engraved in full coverage exceptionally well cut varying sized small shaded scroll within Celtic knot work borders. This lovely scroll surrounds “J. Harkom & Sons” on banners on each side of action. Trigger guard has more scroll and SN at grip. Nicely stump figured and lightly marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over fancy scroll embossed hard rubber buttplate. Stock also features typical drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a large vacant gold shield on toe line. Matching splinter Southgate ejector forend has Anson release with interesting rounded button. Bore diameter: left -.670, right – .672. Bore restrictions: left – .029 (full), right – .019 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .028. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Gun comes with green canvas leather trimmed takedown soft case by Boyt. CONDITION: Very good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of an old re-black. Action has traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly an attractive pewter gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish over numerous light and dark nicks and dings, with some subsequent thinning, rubs, and marks. Checkering has not been re-cut, somewhat worn. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is fine. A fast handling lightweight Scottish best. 53209-3 MGM (6,500-10,000) – Lot 1232

*SCARCE W. J. JEFFERY 16 GAUGE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS AND OAK AND LEATHER CASE.

SN 22293. (ca 1912) Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ and 28″ Dovetailed bbls. 27″ Bbls are SNed and have King Street address. 28″ Bbls are unnumbered and have Bury Street address (post 1914). Both bbl sets have narrow swamped game ribs. Bbl flats on both sets are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1 oz of shot. 27″ Bbls have 2005 London re-proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Sidelock action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut rose and scroll. “W. J. Jeffery & Co Ltd” is on each lockplate. Action is filed with well shaped beads and fillets. Fences are filed in Woodward arcaded style. Blued trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow, has SN on tang. Well marbled, and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release. 27″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.680, right – .682. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .026, right – .022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1″ off. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. 28″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.667, right – .664. Bore restrictions: left – .026 (full), right – .020 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .027. Drop at heel:2-3/4″ , drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1″ off. Weight: 6 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 15-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by makers oak and leather two gun case with brass corners, lined in scarlet cloth, and has red and black Jeffery King Street label in lid. Covered compartment contains two keys. CONDITION: Good, as found, as partially refurbished. Both bbl sets retain approx 95% of an old re-black. 28″ Bbls are possibly original, and have many small patches of light rust. Action is an overall pewter gray. Screw slots show considerable use. Well done newer buttstock retains most of its orig hand rubbed finish with some light marks. A lightening hole in butt has plug pushed in. Bores are quite dirty but appear to be fine to excellent; chambers on 28″ bbls have rust thick enough so that measuring plug cannot be inserted (so might be still 2-1/2″). Both bbl sets are tight and on face. Forend is a bit loose on 28″ bbls. Ejectors are strong and very slightly out of time. Case leather has considerably darkened, shows some water damage, has some scuffs. New straps are good. Orig handle is fair to good, a bit tender. A high quality small bore English sidelock with a good combination of bbls that measure well, in need of a bit of TLC. 53078-1 MGM (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1233

*UNIQUE PARALLEL BARREL PIGEON SHOTGUN BY ELLIS BROTHERS WITH EXTENSIVE GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM STOCK INLAYS.

SN 3027. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 30″ Fine Damascus bbls are laid parallel with no convergence and are devoid of ribs through mid section. 6″ Rib at rear with dolls head extension is fully scroll engraved, and also engraved “Ellis Bros Makers, 16, St. Mary’s Row, Birmingham”. It has a 3″ rosewood forward extension with inlet gold figures of two birds, a heart, and a shamrock. 2″ Stub of rib joining muzzles has gold faced bead set in red gold foliate base. Bottom portion is overlaid with geometrical silver decorations. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs and subsequent 1985 London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Boxlock action with automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) has double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut varying sized shaded scroll. “Ellis Bros” is on each side. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Superbly marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut deep rounded pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over wooden butt with large PLATINUM heel and toe plates, engraved with large well done scroll matching action. At center there is a large silver (?) diamond with cloisonne red and white borders surrounding central blue cloisonne rectangle with monogram “NGS” (?). Stock with flat top grip checkering and small drop points to side panels, has other interesting silver and gold decoration with gold pigeons on each side panel, a large vacant silver shield on ball of grip, another silver shield with relief royal cipher of lion passant over a crown with date “1918” at rear of comb, along with another shield on toe line with initials “WP” (?). A small gold heart is inlet at rear of top tang. Matching forend with Anson release is also considerably adorned with engraved silver decorations on sides matching silver forend tip, and other gold inlays with a snipe at front, and duck at rear, backgrounds of each are outlined by checkering, and are obviously original. There is also a central gold shield engraved with scene of hunter and dog. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .034 (full). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″-. Cast: approx 1/8 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain a very fine re-brown, most likely done at time of re-proofing, with excellent definition to Damascus pattern. Action is mostly pewter gray patina with traces of color where protected. Stocks have old oil refinish with numerous light and heavy marks, checkering somewhat worn, especially on forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically fine. This gun is certainly off-the-wall, and worthy of further research. 53198-3 MGM (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1234

*UNUSUAL, LATE BUILT STEEL BARREL TOP LEVER HAMMER SHOTGUN BY JOSEPH LANG WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 14563. (1907) Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Bbls are engraved “Joseph Lang & Son, 102, New Bond Street, London.” on slightly swamped game rib with dolls head extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. SNs are on bottoms of bbls. Case hardened top lever action with pivoting third fastener, is fitted with rebounding bar locks with round bodied serpentine hammers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut classic scroll. “Joseph Lang & Son” is on each lockplate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has SN on tang. Factory quality newly made straight grip buttstock is of very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut, and features checkered wood butt, drop points, and point pattern checkering on diamond hand. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.734, right – .735. Bore restrictions: left – .021 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 3/8 on. Weight: 6 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Old leather case with brass corners is lined in blue cloth, and has reproduction paper Lang label in lid, and reproduction charge card with information for this gun. Case contains 2-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with brushes, etc in black leather wallet. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining nearly all London quality metal finishes, with only a few light marks. Buttstock retains essentially all of its orig oil finish with a scratch on left side. Forend refinished to match. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. Case leather is very dark, with many bumps and rubs. Interior cloth is fine. This gun was obviously in superb orig condition before refinish. 53075-4 MGM (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 1235

*TWENTY GAUGE CHURCHILL “XXV” “UTILITY MODEL” SECOND QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL VC CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 4335. (ca 1929) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls are gold inlaid “XXV” on rear portion of Churchill matted rib. Makers name and Orange Street address are engraved on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls. The utility model boxlock was second in line after the “Best” boxlock, with two other grades below it, and is very nicely finished. Case hardened action has nicely filed beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden Purdey type third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage exceptionally well cut traditional rose and scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in riband on each side. Model and “XXV” (gold) are on blued floorplate. There is more rose and scroll on trigger guard bow, and SN is on tang. Streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Silver type pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and individual gold initials “F R C” are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right – .615. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1/8 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Makers orig leather VC case with stitched leather corners, is gold embossed “F.R.C.” on top, matching initials on buttstock. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and celluloid Churchill tags with address and VC case info, are in lid. Case contains pair of Churchill marked snap caps, 2-pc beech and brass cleaning rod with some brushes, etc. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 85% orig blue, thinned from normal hand wear, silvered at muzzles and with numerous light marks. Action retains 90% orig case hardening color, which is quite vivid under new lacquer. Top lever and floorplate retain over 80% of their orig blue. Blue on trigger guard considerably flaked, with only about 10% remaining. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish over numerous marks, some fairly deep, checkering re-cut and is sharp. There are some chips missing from wood on left side of forend. Bores are excellent. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is good, with marks and scuffs, darkened on corners. Handle replaced. Interior cloth is very fine with some marks from contact with bbls. Accessories are good. Despite the fashion for long bbl guns in this day and age, these XXV guns have a great following amongst New England grouse hunters, and others that hunt in heavy cover. 53075-2 MGM (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 1236

*EASY OPENING CHURCHILL “XXV” “UTILITY MODEL” SECOND QUALITY BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 5975. (ca 1938) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Dovetailed bbls are gold inlaid “XXV” on rear portion of Churchill matted rib. Makers name and Orange Street address are engraved on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers, and with re-proof marks. SNs are engraved on bottoms of bbls. The utility model boxlock was second in line after the “Best” boxlock, with two other grades below it, and is very nicely finished. Coin finished action has beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), hidden type third fastener, and dbl triggers. This gun incorporates easy opening springs acting on cocking levers in the same manner as Boss guns. Action is engraved with near full coverage traditional rose and scroll. “E. J. Churchill” is in riband on each side. Model and “XXV” (gold) and “EASY” “OPENING MODEL” are on blued floorplate. There is more rose and scroll on trigger guard bow, and SN is on tang. Well streaked and nicely fiddle figured dense European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .021 (mod), right – .006 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: approx 1/8 on. Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14″. Good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth, and has reproduction Churchill label in lid. Case contains 3-pc brass and ebony cleaning rod with brush, mop and jag, Purdey marked square oil bottle, pair of snap caps, and two keys. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality rust blue. Action is cleaned to bright silver, engraving slightly softened. Stocks refinished with a few light subsequent scratches. Checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Relatively new case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. XXV guns have a considerable following amongst New England grouse hunters, and others that hunt in heavy cover. 53075-3 MGM (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 1237

VERY RARE SMALL BORE CHARLES LANCASTER FOUR BARREL HAMMERLESS GAME SHOTGUN.

SN 5159. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. A few of these interesting guns were made in the 1880’s and built on the same rotating firing mechanism used in the more common, but still very rare Lancaster four bbl pistols. This gun has 28-1/4″ four Damascus bbl cluster fitted with swamped game rib with dolls head extension. Rib is engraved “Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond Street London. Patent Four Barrel Breech Loading Hammerless Gun”. Sides of top bbls and bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Round bodied Jones underlever action with tall breechface, has safety lever on top strap. Action looks like a boxlock; it is however a trigger plate type action with rotating internal hammer which is indexed and cocked by pulling the large rear trigger with middle finger. When this “trigger” is held in back, gun is then fired using the front trigger which has checkered finger blade. Action has geometric border engraving. Both sides are also engraved “Charles Lancaster’s Patent” “London”. Trigger guard with very large bow, has SN engraved on top where covered by underlever when gun is closed. Well marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over old Silver type pad. Widely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has spring tension roller catch. Bore diameter: top left -.615, bottom – .616. Bore restrictions: top – .004 (IC), bottom – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .022, bottom – .023. Bore diameter: top right -.616, bottom right- .616. Bore restrictions: top – .004 (IC), bottom left – .004 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .022, bottom – .022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The prestigious personal collection of 4-time Oscar-winning Visual Effects Icon, Richard Edlund. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% traditional re-brown finish with very good definition to Damascus pattern. Action is nearly all smooth gray to brown patina. Stocks refinished over some light marks. Newer pad is a bit squished, checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, shiny, with some scattered light pitting. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. 53184-7 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1238

*REVIVAL OF AN OLD CONCEPT, METICULOUSLY CRAFTED 28 GAUGE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI QUATTROCANNONE WITH SCROLL BY BRUNO GOLDANI, AND FINE BULINO WORK BY ANGELO GALEAZZI, WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 399. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Four bbl cluster, with slightly swamped game rib with dolls head extension, is engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on top of upper left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 Italian nitro proofs and with first names of craftsmen involved in building this fine, intricate gun, including Dante, Poli, Mario, Remo, Tony, and Gian. Coin finished sidelock/ boxlock action with non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger (firing all four bbls), is fitted with hammer sidelocks. Tall serpentine hammers are nicely filed. Tall four bbl fences are also intricately sculpted with tops of fences in oval pattern. This interesting mechanism fires all four bbls in succession when hammers are cocked, with upper right first, upper left second, lower right third, and lower left fourth. If the hammers are not cocked, the action acts as a normal side by side boxlock, firing right then left bottom bbls. Action is engraved with areas of well cut scroll surrounding nicely detailed Bulino game scenes on sides and bottom; a pointer points a trio of grouse flushing from hillside on left lock, and another pointer points a trio of Hungarian partridge on right. Bottom of action shows a pair of red grouse taking wing from heather with open moorland in background. Scroll is by Bruno Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate, and the fine Bulino work is by Angelo Galeazzi whose signature is at the bottom of each scene. Scroll engraved trigger guard has gold armorial shield on bow, and SN on tang. Top tang of action is gold inlaid “7/15″ indicating that this is the 7th gun of a run of 15 made. Nicely marbled and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14” over thin black Old English pad, and features drop points, as well as point pattern checkering on diamond hand. Gold monogram “G G” is inlet into toe line. Matching splinter forend with Anson release has “A & S” gold crest inlet on blank central diamond. Bore diameter: top left -.554, top right – .554. Bore restrictions: top left – .009 (IC), top right – .002 (skeet). Bore diameter: bottom left -.555, bottom right – .554. Bore restrictions: bottom left – .008 (IC), bottom right – .012 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: approx 1/8 off. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. High quality brown leather case by Nizzoli with stitched leather corners, is lined in red velvet and has leather A & S label stitched into top. Bottom is semi-French fitted for this gun and contains two pair of A – Zoom snap caps, A&S marked oil bottle, empty striker bottle, and cleaning equipment. Three turnscrews with ebonized handles are in covered compartment, along with a key. CONDITION: Excellent, appears very close to new, with scant evidence of having been shot. There are some light handling and assembly marks in wood and metal surfaces. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some scuffs. Interior has rubs and light soiling. Accessories are excellent. This really neat gun handles quite well. With hammers cocked, four consecutive shots will certainly reduce the number of quail in any covey. 52834-1 MGM (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1239

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*FINE PAIR OF ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI “EXCALIBER” ROUND BODIED, 35TH ANNIVERSARY GAME SHOTGUNS WITH DRAMATIC SCROLL AND BULINO GAME SCENES BY POLI WITH CASE.

SN F0416/F0417. Cal. 20 ga. 29″ Demi-bloc bbls are gold inlaid “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on solid matted ribs. Breech ends of bbls and ejector housings are gold inlaid with acanthus scroll. Nos. “1” and “2” are in gold on breech ends of ribs, matching similar numbers on top levers, and forend tips. Bbl flats are stamped with 2004 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, round bodied low profile, scallop-backed, OU actions with removable trigger groups feature automatic safeties (SAFE inlaid in gold), and single non-selective triggers. Actions are engraved with full coverage well cut large open shaded acanthus scroll surrounding Bulino game scenes on bottoms, with a pair of pheasant on gun “1” and ducks on gun “2”. Bottoms are also gold inlaid “EXCALIBER ROUND” and “35th ANNIVERSARY” . Sides of actions have makers name in gold in ribbon scrolls. Top lever pivots are gold inlaid “10 20” on gun “1” and “11 20” on gun “2” denoting the 6th pair made in this series. Engravers signature “L. Poli” is on sides of trigger group mortises. Exceptionally well matched dark and dense well marbled and stump figured European walnut “Prince of Wales” grip buttstocks measure 14-1/4″ over fully checkered wood butts. Point pattern checkering is on grips with hard rubber caps. Gold ovals on toe lines are engraved with monogram “TM”. Matching slim one piece forends have Anson type releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom – .625. Bore restrictions: top – .026 (full), bottom – .017 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun no. “2”: Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom – .625. Bore restrictions: top – .028 (full), bottom – .017 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Guns are housed in their “best” oak and brown leather 2-gun case with brass corners by Nizzoli, which is lined in green cloth and has black and gold Famars label in lid. Partitions are oak topped. Case contains round oil bottle, two sets of snap caps, and cleaning equipment. Also included is a Loveless style hunting knife by Cabona with bolster engraved to match guns which has A&S shield etched on right side of blade. Case also contains bags for actions and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of field use, with numerous light marks on toe lines of stocks from passing through brush. Ring marks are on inside of grips, along with a few general marks and nicks overall. Actions show some toning to coin finish on sides. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, as is its interior. A lovely pair of guns which start at well over $30000.00 each. 53204-1 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1240

*FANTASTIC 20 GAUGE BERTUZZI SELF COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME SHOTGUN HAVING UNIQUE DRAMATIC SCROLL AND DUCK THEMED BULINO ENGRAVING BY FLLI COLOSIO WITH NIZZOLI CASE.

SN 5836. (1986) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Chopper lump bbls with matted game rib, are engraved “ARMI Flli BERTUCCI GARDONE V.T. ITALY” on top of left bbl, with makers name in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with 1986 Italian nitro proofs, SN and maker. Coin finished top lever action with bar hammer locks mounting flat top serpentine hammers, is self cocking and features non-automatic tang safety and single non-selective trigger. Beads and fences are beautifully filed in traditional style. Dramatic engraving is of the first order, with bold acanthus scroll offset by some ribbons and dark shaded background framing Bulino game scenes featuring ducks in various stages of flight; left lock portrays a trio, one erupting from water, the other two already flying low over a marsh. Bottom of action depicts a trio in flight, with cattails in foreground. Right lock depicts undoubtedly the same trio settling into another marsh. The superb scroll continues onto top lever and trigger guard. This truly excellent work is signed “Inc Colosio” on trigger plate. Exhibition quality, dramatically marbled and finely stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates. There are fine rounded drop points behind lock and well cut borderless point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and central uncheckered diamond is inlet with Bertuzzi gold medallion. Bore diameter: left -.622, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .031 (full), right – .018 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .029, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. High quality tan leather case with brass corners by Nizzoli, is lined in light burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed black leather oval Bertuzzi label stitched into lid. Case is semi french fitted for gun and bbls, and contains brass and ebony cleaning rod, brass and ebony snap caps, and round plated oil bottle. A covered compartment holds the key. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, has only been shot a couple of times since proof. There are only a few exceptionally light handling marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Case is excellent, as is interior. A superb example of the work of this vaunted firm, now retired. 53103-2 MGM (30,000-45,000) – Lot 1241

◊*FABULOUS YET UNDERSTATED .410 GAUGE PIOTTI “KING NUMBER 1” SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 7411. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, hand matted, game rib are engraved “ACCIATO SIAU UM 6” and “FLLI PIOTTI GARDONE VT” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, 1979 Italian nitro proofs and early Piotti logo. Small sized, coin finished, sidelock action features non automatic safety, bushed strikers, and dbl triggers, front trigger is articulated. Action is engraved with very tasteful, large, floral and foliate flourishes through a full coverage background of well cut very small scroll. Beads and fillets are left unengraved to fine effect. “PIOTTI” is inlaid in gold on bottom left of action, and a sovereign’s crown is in gold on top lever. This engraving continues on to trigger guard which has a single beaded small bow. SN is on riband at tang. Engraver’s signature “G Ranetti” is on trigger plate. Dark, well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over thin brown leather covered pad. Stock features diamond hand with very well cut, closely spaced, borderless, 2-point pattern checkering. Small well shaped splinter ejector forend has Anson release and Piotti crest inlet in gold on uncheckered central diamond with initials “Le / B”. Choked MOD/FULL. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Cast: Neutral. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Rich red full leather case with green baize material with nickel plated snap caps and oil bottle, 2-pc cleaning rod, cleaning mop and jags in brown leather pouch. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new with very light handling marks, the gun has maybe seen one trip to the range but remains very near to new condition. Coin finish is excellent with only minor darkened areas on top tang and at grip. Stocks are near mint with only minute handling marks. Checkering is crisp. Bores are brilliant. Action is tight. Mechanics are crisp. Case leather excellent with only very minor handling marks. Interior cloth is excellent, as are accessories. The fine handling qualities of this gun make it a natural for quail. Current replacement costs for this firearm in this rare gauge with these options is over $50,000.00 American dollars. 53102-1 JSL (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1242

*ATTRACTIVE PIOTTI “MONOCO 3” SIDELOCK EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE GAME SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND EXQUISITE SCROLL AS WELL AS BULINO GAME AND DOG SCENES BY MARIO TERZI WITH CASE.

SN 9652. Cal. 12 ga. This obviously custom made set that is not importer marked, features two sets, 25-5/8″ and 28-3/8″ chopper lump bbls engraved “FLLI PIOTTI GARDONE V.T.” on slightly raised file matted ribs. Bbl flats are stamped with 2000 Italian nitro proofs on 25-5/8″ bbls which are numbered to match action. 28-3/8″ bbls with gold star on breech end of rib are SNed “0111P” have 2001 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished robust sidelock action features non-automatic safety, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is well filed and engraved with a masterful unique rendition of exceptionally well cut shaded scroll which has tendrils and flowers intruding into a shaded background of minuscule scroll. This very attractive treatment surrounds superbly detailed Bulino scenes of birds on lockplates; mallard drakes and a hen flying over marsh, with trees in background on left, and on right there is a sylvan scene of pair of woodcock, one still nestled on ground, with another taking flight into background of large and small alders. Bottom of action depicts what is obviously a portrait of the orig owners dog retrieving a woodcock. Engravers signature “M. Terzi” is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard has more floral scroll with SN in gold on tang. Intricately dark veined and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with point pattern checkering on diamond hand measures 14-1/2″ over brown leather covered pad. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Checkering is especially well done with mullered borders stopping short of borderless large diamonds inside front apexes. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and services both sets of bbls. 25-5/8″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.726, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (lt mod), right – .004 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. 28-3/8″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.728, right – .727. Bore restrictions: left – .020 (mod), right – .013 (lt mod). Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Reddish brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli has leather trimmed green canvas outer cover, is lined in royal blue cloth, and has gold embossed Piotti label in lid. Case contains cleaning equipment and round oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with evidence of only light field use, mostly some light marks on left side of butt, and some very minor small marks on bbls. Coin finish on action is slightly darkened on bottom. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 53135-1 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1243

*28 GAUGE LUCIANO BOSIS ROUND BODIED BOXLOCK “COUNTRY” SIDE BY SIDE EJECTOR SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB BULINO GAME SCENE AND DRAMATIC SMALL SCROLL WITH CASE.

SN 623. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Chopper lump bbls are engraved “LUCIANO BOSIS. BRESCIA. MADE IN ITALY” on narrow swamped game rib. Bbl flats are stamped with 2013 Italian nitro proofs and engraved with makers name, SN, and importer (BSA). Round bodied arched back coin finished boxlock action features non-automatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with 90% coverage beautifully cut and shaded varying sized scroll. On trigger plate this scroll flanks truly exceptional, almost photographic, scene of three pintails rising from bulrushes into dramatic cloudy sky. “LUCIANO BOSIS” is above this scene. Engravers signature “GM” ? is on trigger plate. Trigger guard with more superb scroll has SN on tang. Striking almost black marbled flesh-toned burl figured European walnut straight grip buttstock with point pattern checkering on diamond hand measures 15-1/8″ over skip line checkered wood butt. Long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.550, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .045 (full), right – .045 (full). Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15-1/8″. High quality leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth with Bosis label in lid, and contains 2-pc cleaning rod with mop, brush, and jag, and a pair of Bosis marked snap caps. Case is accompanied by green canvas and tan leather outer cover. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, as protected by its outer cover. Interior is excellent. A new “Country” best boxlock is priced at 28,000 euros before engraving, which is separately contracted, and will often double the cost of a shotgun. 53159-1 MGM (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1244

*FIRST TIER QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME GUN BY RENATO TELO WITH TASTEFUL FLORAL ENGRAVING BY GIANFRANCO PEDERSOLI INCLUDES CASE.

SN 094. (1989) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Steve Smith and Laurie Morrow in THE ITALIAN GUN, relate “Renato Telo makes a few fine guns a year” “His work is done entirely by hand.” This particular gun appears to be built on an action sourced from Luciano Bosis as when placed side by side quality and mechanism are the same. Pin placement on locks is also identical. All aspects of this gun are absolutely first rate with its 27″ demi-bloc bbls with broad, matted, ventilated rib gold inlaid “ARMI RENATO TELO” on top left. Bbl flat is stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs, makers name, and importer (Pachmayr). Coin finished, low profile, small sized, OU, sidelock action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with truly exceptional, interesting, and tasteful deep relief tendrils of acanthus with floral highlights, which transition to Bulino foliage and flowers. This covers only about 50% of the available surface, and the remainder is left essentially unadorned, except for some nicely cut scrolling line borders. Engravers signature, “G. F. Pedersoli” is on trigger plate. Exhibition quality, beautifully marbled and intricately fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom – .621. Bore restrictions: top – .017 (mod), bottom – .010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in red velvet, and contains strap. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of very little field use, with only a few light handling and assembly marks. Mechanically crisp. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case leather is good with some scuffs and soiling. Interior has compressions and soiling. 53198-6 MGM (12,000-20,000) – Lot 1245

*MAGNIFICENT GOLD INLAID AND ENGRAVED 20 GAUGE PERAZZI MX2000 S SHOTGUN IN FIELD CONFIGURATION, WITH EXHIBITION STOCK WOOD AND CASE.

SN 118741. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow, matted ventilated rib are gold inlaid “Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left ejector housing. Bbl flats are stamped with 2001 Italian nitro proofs. Blued low profile trigger plate OU action with fixed trigger group features gold plated selective single trigger and non-automatic safety. Action is engraved and gold inlaid with very attractive device of rose blossom accented ribbon scrolls above and below “Perazzi MX 2000 S” on sides. Rose and bud accents in gold flank these devices. Borders and beads of action are accented with gold lines. Bottom of action has central medallion of matching ribbons and roses. A burst of scroll is on trigger guard bow flanked by more gold rose blossoms. This fine work is signed “Zacchi” on trigger plate. Exhibition quality superbly marbled burl figured flesh toned European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching, slim, one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom – .625. Bore restrictions: top – .030 (full), bottom – .015 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Black plastic Perazzi marked case is lined in Perazzi patterned cloth and contains instruction manual and other papers in red cloth folder, stock removal tool, and bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 53215-1 MGM (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1246

*SCARCE .410 PERAZZI SC3 GRADE GAME SHOTGUN HAVING ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY TERZI, WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES, ONE OF A CONSECUTIVE SN SET.

SN 119295. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow matted ventilated rib are marked with makers name, address, and importer (Perazzi USA) on mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished small frame Perazzi trigger plate action features single selective gold plated trigger, and is engraved with well rendered rose and scroll with engravers signature “Terzi” on trigger plate. Intricately marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. This fine shotgun is fitted with interchangeable chokes with two presently in bbls, with another four in Perazzi marked plastic box. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is accompanied by red ABS Perazzi two gun case. Case contains cloth gun slip and warranty certificate, along with instruction manual in red folder. The next lot is a consecutive SN to this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with only some high edge wear on sides of rib, and a few light handling marks mostly on left side of butt. Breechface has very faint firing halos. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, instruction manual pages stuck together. This fine little gun has a current suggested retail price of just under $30,000.00. 52869-1 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1247

*SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE PERAZZI MX410 SC3 GRADE GAME SHOTGUN, ONE OF A CONSECUTIVE SN SET..

SN 119296. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 28-3/8″ Mono-bloc bbls with narrow matted ventilated rib are marked with makers name, address, and importer (Perazzi USA) on mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with year 2000 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished small frame Perazzi trigger plate action features single selective trigger, and is engraved with exceptionally well cut and very attractive scroll and geometric borders surrounding rose bouquets on sides and bottom. No engravers signature found. Intricately marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. This fine shotgun is fitted with interchangeable chokes with two presently in bbls, with another four in Perazzi marked plastic box. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. The previous lot is a consecutive SN to this gun. PROVENANCE: Certificate of Warranty. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, with only some high edge wear on sides of rib, and a few light handling marks mostly on left side of butt. Breechface has very faint firing halos. Mechanically excellent. This fine gun has a current retail price of just under $30,000.00. 52869-2 MGM (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1248

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*PERAZZI “MX8-L” CLAYS SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS, BRILEY TUBE SET, CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN 126856. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. Two sets of 29-1/2″ bbls, one with fixed chokes, one with interchangeable chokes, which is ported. Both sets have ventilated top rib and side ribs. Perazzi name and address, along with importer, are marked on mono-blocs. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 2003 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Coin finished action with removable trigger/ firing group has gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 20% coverage small scroll surrounding scroll acanthus and floral devices on each side and bottom. Nicely marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over adjustable buttplate mounted with black KICKEEZ pad. Stock has been fitted with adjustable comb, and also features point pattern checkering at grip which has right hand palm swell. Matching one piece target forend has Deeley type release. Fixed choke bbls: Bore diameter: top -.731, bottom – .731. Bore restrictions: top – .002 (skeet), bottom – .001 (skeet). Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Aluminum Americase by Pacific Sporting Arms has space for gun, both bbls, and Briley tube set for 20, 28, and .410 housed in lid. Case also contains Briley chokes for each tube set, installation plug, hammer, and spare parts including one main spring, two firing pins, and installation tool. Also included are four extended choke tubes for 12 ga bbls (two presently in bbls). PROVENANCE: Work invoice. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of a fair amount of use, while maintaining nearly all of its orig finishes. There are a fair number of very light marks and scratches, and a few bumps in wood finish. Mechanically fine. Case is excellent, as is tube set. 52988-1 (10,500-14,500) – Lot 1249

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*SUPERB QUALITY 20 GAUGE SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN BY COSMI WITH “GRAN LUSSO” SCROLL AND GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY DASSA WITH CASE.

SN 8149. (2002) Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 24″ Bbl of Bohler Antinit steel is fitted with raised ventilated rib. Bottom of bbl is stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Blued receiver is marked “Cosmi Brev. Ancono. Italy.” on left side. Coin finished firing and feed group with non-automatic safety is engraved with superb scroll surrounding large rose bouquets and well done Bulino scenes of dogs and game; a spaniel retrieves a woodcock on left front, with pointing setter at rear. Right side has pointing pointer at rear and flushing woodcock at front. Scroll on bottom of action surrounds action packed scene of 3 bobwhite flushing from behind rotting log, flying into dramatic sky with pines in background. This scene is signed “Dassa”. Near exhibition quality beautifully veined and nicely fiddle figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over black solid rifle pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend has knurled knob at tip for attaching to bbl assembly. Bore diameter: .622 (screw chokes). Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun is housed in aluminum travel case with Cosmi tag on top. Case is lined in olive green cloth, with leather Cosmi label in lid. Case contains instruction booklet, spare mainspring in vinyl wallet, and 3 choke tubes and a wrench in leather Cosmi marked wallet. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with some minor handling marks in all surfaces and minor crazing and some lifting of varnish in buttstock. Case is excellent. 53197-3 MGM (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1250

*SUPERB QUALITY SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN BY COSMI WITH “GRAN LUSSO” SCROLL AND GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY DASSA WITH CASE.

SN 8148. (2002) Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 24″ Bbl of Bohler Antinit steel is fitted with raised ventilated rib. Bottom of bbl is stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Blued receiver is marked “Cosmi Brev. Ancono. Italy.” on left side. Coin finished firing and feed group with non-automatic safety is engraved with superb scroll surrounding large rose bouquets and well done Bulino scenes of dogs and game; a spaniel retrieves a woodcock on left front, with pointing setter at rear. Right side has pointing pointer at rear and flying quail at front. Scroll on bottom of action surrounds dramatic scene of cock pheasant erupting from hedgerow over rail fence with hen departing in distance. This scene is signed “Dassa”. Near exhibition quality burl figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black solid rifle pad. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend has knurled knob at tip for attaching to bbl assembly. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″-, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is housed in aluminum travel case with Cosmi tag on top. Case is lined in olive green cloth, with leather Cosmi label in lid. Case contains instruction booklet, spare mainspring in vinyl wallet, and 3 choke tubes and a wrench in leather Cosmi marked wallet. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to new, with some minor handling marks in all surfaces and minor crazing and some lifting of varnish in buttstock. Case is excellent. 53197-4 MGM (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1251

*VERY HIGH QUALITY COSMI SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARREL.

SN 2344. (ca 1960) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Over 8000 of these interesting shotguns have been made since 1925. This gun has two 26-1/2″ bbls. Original bbl choked full, later bbl (no. 3493) choked mod. Both have ventilated ribs and are of Bohler Antinit steel. Plain finished break-open action with blued upper and bright polished lower units, is marked “FUCILE COSMI BREVETTATO – TORRETTE DI ANCONA” “MADE IN ITALY” on left side of top unit. Action features tang safety. Nicely marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching forend with ribbed sides has central diamond inset with gold rhombus engraved with monogram “TGR”. Orig bbl: Bore diameter: .729. Bore restrictions: .027. Newer bbl: Bore diameter: .726. Bore restrictions: .017. Drop at heel: 2-1/4, drop at comb: 1-5/8. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent. Bbls and action retain approx 90% orig blue. Blue on orig bbl has turned purple. Newer bbl which does not have proofs, retains essentially all of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn and dirty. Wood has shrunken away from metal around action. Mechanically fine. Bores are excellent. Metal fit and finish of these guns is beyond compare. 53022-5 MGM (6,500-11,000) C&R – Lot 1252

*PAIR OF AYA SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUNS.

SN 345210/345211. Cal. 12 ga. 26-3/4″ Dovetailed steel bbls are marked with factory name and “MADE IN SPAIN” on narrow, swamped game ribs. Rear portions of ribs, top levers, and forend tips are inlaid “1” and “2” in gold. Bbl flats are stamped with Spanish nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Case hardened actions with automatic safeties, bushed strikers, gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type hand detachable locks, and dbl triggers (front articulated), are engraved with near full coverage simple scroll. Makers name is on each lockplate. Blued single beaded trigger guards with matching scroll on bows, has SNs on tangs. Plain European walnut straight grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4″ over black Decelerator sporting clays pads. Stocks feature fluted drop points, point pattern checkering on semi diamond hands, and silver ovals engraved “E. H. G”. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Gun “1”: Bore diameter: left -.725, right – .724. Bore restrictions: left – .017 (mod), right – .008 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .041. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Cast slightly off. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Gun “2”: Bore diameter: left -.724, right – .722. Bore restrictions: left – .018 (mod), right – .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .042. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new, showing little use, with a number of light marks on wood and metal, slightly silvered on beads and sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 53031-1 (4,500-7,000) C&R – Lot 1253