*IVO FABBRI “MAJESTIC” OVER-UNDER “FOREST” GAME GUN WITH 25″ BARRELS, ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH CASE.

SN E665. Cal. 12 ga. 25″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted, solid rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA” and right side “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL”. Bottom flat is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in semi-relief Baroque style with large, open, shaded acanthus and scroll with floral highlights emanating from the mouth of a sphinx-like crouched griffin on each lockplate. Bottom of action with more open scroll has pair of female angels flanking trigger plate. “IVO – FABBRI” “-BRESCIA-” are in shield above angel scene. This engraving pattern appears to have been originated by, and is a favorite of, Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears on trigger plate. This fine engraving extends to trigger guard with “3309” at grip. Nicely marbled and very lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Individual gold initials “G.P.” are on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .004 (IC), bottom – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in burgundy cloth. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of firing, and very limited field use. There are a few light marks in finish of wood. Case leather has a few minor scuffs, is still light in color. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent. A snappy short barreled gun, often referred to in Europe as a “forest gun”, ideal for grouse and woodcock. Fabbri produces 20 – 25 guns per year, with a starting price for a standard model of approx $110,000.00, extra for special engraving. 50108-3 MGM122 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2413

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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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	2413	$0.00	IVO FABBRI “MAJESTIC” OVER-UNDER “FOREST” GAME GUN WITH 25″ BARRELS, ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH CASE. SN E665. Cal. 12 ga. 25″ Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with slightly raised, matted, solid rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved “IVO FABBRI – BRESCIA” and right side “VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL”. Bottom flat is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in semi-relief Baroque style with large, open, shaded acanthus and scroll with floral highlights emanating from the mouth of a sphinx-like crouched griffin on each lockplate. Bottom of action with more open scroll has pair of female angels flanking trigger plate. “IVO – FABBRI” “-BRESCIA-” are in shield above angel scene. This engraving pattern appears to have been originated by, and is a favorite of, Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears on trigger plate. This fine engraving extends to trigger guard with “3309” at grip. Nicely marbled and very lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Individual gold initials “G.P.” are on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.726, bottom – .727. Bore restrictions: top – .004 (IC), bottom – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .029, bottom – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in burgundy cloth. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with little evidence of firing, and very limited field use. There are a few light marks in finish of wood. Case leather has a few minor scuffs, is still light in color. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is excellent. A snappy short barreled gun, often referred to in Europe as a “forest gun”, ideal for grouse and woodcock. Fabbri produces 20 – 25 guns per year, with a starting price for a standard model of approx $110,000.00, extra for special engraving. 50108-3 MGM122 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2413 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*IVO FABBRI “MAJESTIC” OVER-UNDER “FOREST” GAME GUN WITH 25″ BARRELS, ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH CASE.