*CASED PAIR OF ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI ROYAL PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 1.

*CASED PAIR OF ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI ROYAL PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 1. SN 1023 & 1024. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Barrels with matted, ventilated ribs, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold at rear, are engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on left side of top bbls. Flats and sides of bbls are marked with Italian proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Gun no. 1 has an extra set of 28″ bbls with some markings. 27″ Barrels of both guns have been fitted with sling eyes and loops, consisting of a yoke which goes around lower bbl, and is affixed to side ribs with screws. Very finely filed actions feature non-automatic safeties (“S” is engraved on gold band), single non-selective triggers, and pinless sidelocks. Actions and lockplates are very finely engraved with meticulously executed shaded flowing open scroll. Top levers continue the theme, and have “1” and “2” inlaid in gold, thumbpieces are pierced with scroll motif. Engravers signature (G. Sabatti) is on trigger plates at right side of trigger. Nicely matched honey colored, beautifully marbled, European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butts, and feature 26 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching 1-pc forends have Anson releases, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on unusually shaped steel tips. Gun no. 1 – 27″ bbls: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.014, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.027, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Second bbl set for gun no. 1 – 28″: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.025, bottom -.012. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.033. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Gun no. 2: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.009, bottom -.003. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners has a canvas cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in beige pigskin with black A & S label, and metal Nizzoli medallion. Accessories include “Lightwood” round oil bottle, pair of plastic snap caps, sling loops for buttstocks, as well as, cloth bags for bbls and actions. PROVENANCE: Copy of listing from Safari Outfitters. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with trunnion area of bbls showing marks from assembly and dis-assembly. There are a few very minor marks and small dings on stocks. Case leather is excellent, with a bit of staining on front edge between latches. Canvas cover shows some marks. Interior is excellent. Oil bottle is excellent. 4-39028 MGM156 (55,000-75,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	1132	$0.00	CASED PAIR OF ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI ROYAL PINLESS SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUNS WITH EXTRA BARRELS FOR GUN NO. 1. SN 1023 & 1024. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 27″ Barrels with matted, ventilated ribs, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold at rear, are engraved “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on left side of top bbls. Flats and sides of bbls are marked with Italian proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Gun no. 1 has an extra set of 28″ bbls with some markings. 27″ Barrels of both guns have been fitted with sling eyes and loops, consisting of a yoke which goes around lower bbl, and is affixed to side ribs with screws. Very finely filed actions feature non-automatic safeties (“S” is engraved on gold band), single non-selective triggers, and pinless sidelocks. Actions and lockplates are very finely engraved with meticulously executed shaded flowing open scroll. Top levers continue the theme, and have “1” and “2” inlaid in gold, thumbpieces are pierced with scroll motif. Engravers signature (G. Sabatti) is on trigger plates at right side of trigger. Nicely matched honey colored, beautifully marbled, European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butts, and feature 26 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching 1-pc forends have Anson releases, with “1” and “2” inlaid in gold on unusually shaped steel tips. Gun no. 1 – 27″ bbls: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.014, bottom -.004. Wall thickness: top -.027, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.7 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Second bbl set for gun no. 1 – 28″: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom -.725. Bore restrictions: top -.025, bottom -.012. Wall thickness: top -.033, bottom -.033. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Gun no. 2: Bore diameter: top -.728, bottom -.727. Bore restrictions: top -.009, bottom -.003. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-7/8″. Nizzoli leather case with stitched leather corners has a canvas cover with leather trim. Interior is lined in beige pigskin with black A & S label, and metal Nizzoli medallion. Accessories include “Lightwood” round oil bottle, pair of plastic snap caps, sling loops for buttstocks, as well as, cloth bags for bbls and actions. PROVENANCE: Copy of listing from Safari Outfitters. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with trunnion area of bbls showing marks from assembly and dis-assembly. There are a few very minor marks and small dings on stocks. Case leather is excellent, with a bit of staining on front edge between latches. Canvas cover shows some marks. Interior is excellent. Oil bottle is excellent. 4-39028 MGM156 (55,000-75,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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