*VERY FINE TOMASONI ENGRAVED IVO FABBRI SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN E497. (1978) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with semi-raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “BOEHLER SUPER BLITZ STEEL” on side of right bbl, and “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with Holland & Holland type self-opening assist spring. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with well done, shaded small scroll as background for larger scrolled acanthus and floral highlights, framing oval vignette of three snipe diving over marsh on bottom. “IVO FABBRI” is on bottom of each side under lockplates. Lockplates are fully engraved to the edge in a style originated by Harry Kell, with Bulino game scenes in finely detailed backgrounds; a flock of mallards wing across open marsh with low woods and buildings in background on left lockplate; and on the right, a flock of Hungarian partridge attempt escape over open cropland with two hapless individuals falling from sky, with feathers flying, obviously hit. This fine work is by noted engraver Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears at the bottom of each lockplate scene and on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved in style matching action, with SN at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut, borderless, point pattern checkering is at grip and on matching small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (IM), right -.025 (IM). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. High quality black leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet. Case contains straps for exterior, and engravers certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof, with only a hint of case wear, and a few light marks on wood and metal. Bright polish on lumps, bbl flats, and ends of bbls, toning. Case leather is excellent, as is interior. 4-50398 MGM177 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 3364

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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	3364	$0.00	VERY FINE TOMASONI ENGRAVED IVO FABBRI SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN E497. (1978) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Finely struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with semi-raised, flat, matted rib are engraved “BOEHLER SUPER BLITZ STEEL” on side of right bbl, and “IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY” on side of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with 1978 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Bbls are fitted with Holland & Holland type self-opening assist spring. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), line engraved tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with well done, shaded small scroll as background for larger scrolled acanthus and floral highlights, framing oval vignette of three snipe diving over marsh on bottom. “IVO FABBRI” is on bottom of each side under lockplates. Lockplates are fully engraved to the edge in a style originated by Harry Kell, with Bulino game scenes in finely detailed backgrounds; a flock of mallards wing across open marsh with low woods and buildings in background on left lockplate; and on the right, a flock of Hungarian partridge attempt escape over open cropland with two hapless individuals falling from sky, with feathers flying, obviously hit. This fine work is by noted engraver Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears at the bottom of each lockplate scene and on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved in style matching action, with SN at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over fully checkered wood butt. Well cut, borderless, point pattern checkering is at grip and on matching small beavertail ejector forend with Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (IM), right -.025 (IM). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.042. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. High quality black leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in scarlet velvet. Case contains straps for exterior, and engravers certificate. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, possibly unfired since proof, with only a hint of case wear, and a few light marks on wood and metal. Bright polish on lumps, bbl flats, and ends of bbls, toning. Case leather is excellent, as is interior. 4-50398 MGM177 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 3364 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*VERY FINE TOMASONI ENGRAVED IVO FABBRI SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH CASE.