*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 20 BORE POSEIDON OVER UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN K0012. (2005) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Finely struck demi-bloc bbls fitted with slightly raised solid matted rib, are engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on top left, and gold inlaid “MADE FOR DEWING’S FLY AND GUN” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished low profile OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and removable single selective trigger/ firing group. This firing group is of interesting modified sidelock design with scroll engraved skeletonized “lockplates” either side of springs and hammers. Action is engraved with near full coverage striking, various sized tendrils of attenuated scroll, with splashes of acanthus. This interesting motif is in deeper relief on fences and on boss style forend iron. Bottom of action depicts finely rendered Bulino portrait of perched grouse with birch trees in background in oval surmounted by “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in arched ribbons. This scene is signed “L. Milini”. Scroll which extends to trigger guard and grip cap is by “G. Poli” whose signature is on right side of trigger group housing. Top lever is pierced in floral design. Exhibition quality dark marbled and burl figured circassian walnut “Prince of Wales” capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. A steel strap extends from rear of firing group housing to steel grip cap. Strap and top of cap are engraved matching action. Well cut point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Matching one piece small forend with iron shaped to resemble boss ejector system, has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.626, bottom -.627. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom – .007 (IC. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Famars marked blue plastic Negrini case with tan leather trim is lined in green cloth. Case contains green leather booklet with proof certificate, two black plastic containers with spare main springs and strikers, along with bbl and action sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal, possibly unfired since proof. Left side of forend iron and right side of action darkened somewhat from light oxidation. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior has some scratches and marks. Interior is slightly soiled. 4-54765 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2384

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2384	$18,975.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 20 BORE POSEIDON OVER UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN K0012. (2005) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Finely struck demi-bloc bbls fitted with slightly raised solid matted rib, are engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on top left, and gold inlaid “MADE FOR DEWING’S FLY AND GUN” on right. Bbl flats are stamped with 2005 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished low profile OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and removable single selective trigger/ firing group. This firing group is of interesting modified sidelock design with scroll engraved skeletonized “lockplates” either side of springs and hammers. Action is engraved with near full coverage striking, various sized tendrils of attenuated scroll, with splashes of acanthus. This interesting motif is in deeper relief on fences and on boss style forend iron. Bottom of action depicts finely rendered Bulino portrait of perched grouse with birch trees in background in oval surmounted by “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” in arched ribbons. This scene is signed “L. Milini”. Scroll which extends to trigger guard and grip cap is by “G. Poli” whose signature is on right side of trigger group housing. Top lever is pierced in floral design. Exhibition quality dark marbled and burl figured circassian walnut “Prince of Wales” capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. A steel strap extends from rear of firing group housing to steel grip cap. Strap and top of cap are engraved matching action. Well cut point pattern borderless checkering is at grip. Matching one piece small forend with iron shaped to resemble boss ejector system, has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.626, bottom -.627. Bore restrictions: top -.018 (mod), bottom – .007 (IC. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Famars marked blue plastic Negrini case with tan leather trim is lined in green cloth. Case contains green leather booklet with proof certificate, two black plastic containers with spare main springs and strikers, along with bbl and action sleeves. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only the lightest of handling marks on wood and metal, possibly unfired since proof. Left side of forend iron and right side of action darkened somewhat from light oxidation. Mechanically crisp. Case exterior has some scratches and marks. Interior is slightly soiled. 4-54765 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2384 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 20 BORE POSEIDON OVER UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.