*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DESENZANI OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN ENGRAVED BY PARRAVICINI WITH CASE.

SN 0151. Cal. 12 ga. 25″ Finely struck demi-bloc bbls are fitted with flat, matted, solid rib with small lunate extension. Left side of top bbl is engraved “DESENZANI & C. BRESCIA”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 Italian nitro proofs, SN, Desenzani logo, and finishers name “G. M. Gussago” (which is also stamped on action inner side, on interior of lockplates, and is gold inlaid in front of action pin under top lever). It appears Mr. Gussago is an outworking finisher to the trade, and is often described as having “Hands of Gold”. Low profile, coin finished, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SICURA is in gold inlaid background), H&H type hand detachable locks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut, classically styled rose and scroll. “DESENZANI & C” is on left lock, and “BRESCIA” on right, on scrolled ribands. Engravers signature “P. Parravicini” is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is relief gold inlaid with monogram “GP” on bow, and with SN at grip. Striking, dark marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features small, rounded drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching slim one piece forend with Anson type release has gold Desenzani crowned device flush inlet into central diamond. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom – .728. Bore restrictions: top – .013 (lt mod), bottom – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .026, bottom – .026. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Orig makers leather case with stitched leather corners, has rectangular brass plate on lid engraved “GEORGE PETROHILOS” “ATENE”. Interior is lined in scarlet velvet, with black leather makers label in lid. Bottom is semi-french fitted for action, bbls, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, and along edges of rib, thinning on ejector bosses. Coin finish shows some darkening and a few minor spots. Stocks are expertly refinished, with a few very minor marks, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather has considerable scuffing and some rubs, marks, and some shipping stickers. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good, with considerable soiling and compressions. This little known Italian maker produces fewer than 12 world class hand made guns per year. 50108-5 MGM123 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2416

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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	2416	$0.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DESENZANI OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN ENGRAVED BY PARRAVICINI WITH CASE. SN 0151. Cal. 12 ga. 25″ Finely struck demi-bloc bbls are fitted with flat, matted, solid rib with small lunate extension. Left side of top bbl is engraved “DESENZANI & C. BRESCIA”. Bbl flats are stamped with 1988 Italian nitro proofs, SN, Desenzani logo, and finishers name “G. M. Gussago” (which is also stamped on action inner side, on interior of lockplates, and is gold inlaid in front of action pin under top lever). It appears Mr. Gussago is an outworking finisher to the trade, and is often described as having “Hands of Gold”. Low profile, coin finished, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SICURA is in gold inlaid background), H&H type hand detachable locks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut, classically styled rose and scroll. “DESENZANI & C” is on left lock, and “BRESCIA” on right, on scrolled ribands. Engravers signature “P. Parravicini” is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is relief gold inlaid with monogram “GP” on bow, and with SN at grip. Striking, dark marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features small, rounded drop points, and closely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Matching slim one piece forend with Anson type release has gold Desenzani crowned device flush inlet into central diamond. Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom – .728. Bore restrictions: top – .013 (lt mod), bottom – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: top – .026, bottom – .026. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Orig makers leather case with stitched leather corners, has rectangular brass plate on lid engraved “GEORGE PETROHILOS” “ATENE”. Interior is lined in scarlet velvet, with black leather makers label in lid. Bottom is semi-french fitted for action, bbls, and a pair of snap caps. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, and along edges of rib, thinning on ejector bosses. Coin finish shows some darkening and a few minor spots. Stocks are expertly refinished, with a few very minor marks, checkering nicely re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather has considerable scuffing and some rubs, marks, and some shipping stickers. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is very good, with considerable soiling and compressions. This little known Italian maker produces fewer than 12 world class hand made guns per year. 50108-5 MGM123 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2416 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE DESENZANI OVER-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER “FOREST” GUN ENGRAVED BY PARRAVICINI WITH CASE.