*VERY FINE GALEAZZI AND GOLDANI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 GAUGE GAME GUN AND CASE.

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI AND GOLDANI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 GAUGE GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 391. (1982) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This elegant and dainty shotgun made during what many regard to be the best period of work by this esteemed firm, has beautifully struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, SN, and 1982 Italian nitro proofs. Craftsmen who built this fine gun have their names stamped on rear lump. Side of left bbl has “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” inlaid in small gold block letters. Nicely filed and fitted sidelock action features non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with beautifully cut and shaded attenuated scrolled acanthus outlining Bulino scene on bottom of action depicting a pair of woodcock flitting through alders. Lockplates are fully engraved with exceptional Bulino vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pair of pointers contemplating two ruffed grouse disappearing over a hillside and into birch woodlands, on left sidelock, and a covey of bobwhite erupting from field into hedgerow on right with farm in background. The level of craftsmanship in both of these styles is beyond compare. The scroll was done by B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Games scenes are by highly regarded engraver, F. Galeazzi, whose signature appears in each scene. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, and very cleanly cut 28 LPI borderless checkering. Matching semi-beavertail forend has silver inset A & S crest plate in central diamond, and Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.555, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9.6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather Nizzoli case has stitched leather corners, and is lined with burgundy cloth with brown leather gold embossed A & S label. Case contains A & S marked oil bottle, spare striker bottle with strikers, and snap caps simply marked “28”. Case straps are in covered compartments, which also contains spare mainsprings. Also included are red cloth bags for buttstock and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing very little evidence of ever having been fired, since proof, with only a few minor rubs on lumps from assembly and disassembly. There is no noticeable discoloration to coin finish, and only a few minor marks on wood. Gun is mechanically excellent. Case leather has a few marks. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-46053 MGM301 (22,500-32,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1175	$27,600.00	VERY FINE GALEAZZI AND GOLDANI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI 28 GAUGE GAME GUN AND CASE. SN 391. (1982) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This elegant and dainty shotgun made during what many regard to be the best period of work by this esteemed firm, has beautifully struck 27″ chopper lump bbls with raised, flat, matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with gauge, SN, and 1982 Italian nitro proofs. Craftsmen who built this fine gun have their names stamped on rear lump. Side of left bbl has “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” inlaid in small gold block letters. Nicely filed and fitted sidelock action features non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger. Action is engraved with beautifully cut and shaded attenuated scrolled acanthus outlining Bulino scene on bottom of action depicting a pair of woodcock flitting through alders. Lockplates are fully engraved with exceptional Bulino vignettes of dogs and game birds; a pair of pointers contemplating two ruffed grouse disappearing over a hillside and into birch woodlands, on left sidelock, and a covey of bobwhite erupting from field into hedgerow on right with farm in background. The level of craftsmanship in both of these styles is beyond compare. The scroll was done by B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Games scenes are by highly regarded engraver, F. Galeazzi, whose signature appears in each scene. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Finely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, drop points, and very cleanly cut 28 LPI borderless checkering. Matching semi-beavertail forend has silver inset A & S crest plate in central diamond, and Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.555, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9.6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Leather Nizzoli case has stitched leather corners, and is lined with burgundy cloth with brown leather gold embossed A & S label. Case contains A & S marked oil bottle, spare striker bottle with strikers, and snap caps simply marked “28”. Case straps are in covered compartments, which also contains spare mainsprings. Also included are red cloth bags for buttstock and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing very little evidence of ever having been fired, since proof, with only a few minor rubs on lumps from assembly and disassembly. There is no noticeable discoloration to coin finish, and only a few minor marks on wood. Gun is mechanically excellent. Case leather has a few marks. Interior is excellent, as are accessories. 4-46053 MGM301 (22,500-32,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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