*SABATTI AND GALEAZZI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*SABATTI AND GALEAZZI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 392. (1983) Cal..410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Finely struck chopper lump barrels with raised, flat, matted rib have “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” inlaid in small gold letters on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “A & S”, with 1983 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “Made in Italy”. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with first names of gunmakers involved in crafting this fine shotgun; Dante, Mario (Abbiatico), Poli, Remo (Salvinelli), and Tony. Nicely scaled, small coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single trigger. Water table is stamped with proofs. All other markings including makers name, logo, SN, and “Made in Italy” are inlaid in gold. Single beaded small bow trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. All metal parts are engraved featuring exceptionally well executed English scroll, mostly on action and trigger guard, by G. Sabatti whose signature is on trigger plate. Bottom of action and lockplates depict beautifully cut bird hunting scenes; a pair of ruffed grouse flushed from brushland into field with hunter and pointer in background on left lockplate; pointer watching trio of bob white flush from meadow on right. A cock pheasant erupts into birch trees on bottom of action. These finely detailed scenes are the work of fine engraver F. Galeazzi whose signature appears at front of lockplate on left, initials on front of lockplate on right. Scene on bottom of action is unsigned. Very fine, nicely marbled and root figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over reddish leather covered pad, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 26 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset gold “A & S” shield medallion in uncheckered central diamond, and Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.405, right -.415. Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. Fine quality leather trunk case with stitched leather corners is lined with scarlet velvet, and is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories, which include a pair of snap caps and “A & S” marked oil bottle and striker case (containing pair of spare strikers). A pair of spare mainsprings are in covered compartment. Also included are original proof certificate, engraving and guarantee certificates, as well as build card. CONDITION: Excellent, showing some light use, with a few minor marks on bbls. Coin finish of action remains bright, with no areas of darkening. Orig stock finish shows a few minor rubs and marks, from limited use. Checkering is still bright. There is some wear to finish at drop points, and there is an incipient crack running from rear of top tang through checkering and terminating behind left drop point, which flexes slightly, and needs attention. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has numerous scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some compressions and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. These early A & S marked guns were made when this fine firm was building its reputation as one of the finest gunmakers in the world, and are generally beyond compare. 4-44911 MGM17 (20,000-35,000)

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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	1176	$23,000.00	SABATTI AND GALEAZZI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 392. (1983) Cal..410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 26-3/4″ Finely struck chopper lump barrels with raised, flat, matted rib have “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” inlaid in small gold letters on left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “A & S”, with 1983 Italian nitro proofs, SN, and “Made in Italy”. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with first names of gunmakers involved in crafting this fine shotgun; Dante, Mario (Abbiatico), Poli, Remo (Salvinelli), and Tony. Nicely scaled, small coin finished, full sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and non-selective single trigger. Water table is stamped with proofs. All other markings including makers name, logo, SN, and “Made in Italy” are inlaid in gold. Single beaded small bow trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. All metal parts are engraved featuring exceptionally well executed English scroll, mostly on action and trigger guard, by G. Sabatti whose signature is on trigger plate. Bottom of action and lockplates depict beautifully cut bird hunting scenes; a pair of ruffed grouse flushed from brushland into field with hunter and pointer in background on left lockplate; pointer watching trio of bob white flush from meadow on right. A cock pheasant erupts into birch trees on bottom of action. These finely detailed scenes are the work of fine engraver F. Galeazzi whose signature appears at front of lockplate on left, initials on front of lockplate on right. Scene on bottom of action is unsigned. Very fine, nicely marbled and root figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-9/16″ over reddish leather covered pad, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 26 LPI point pattern borderless checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset gold “A & S” shield medallion in uncheckered central diamond, and Anson type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.405, right -.415. Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-9/16″. Fine quality leather trunk case with stitched leather corners is lined with scarlet velvet, and is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories, which include a pair of snap caps and “A & S” marked oil bottle and striker case (containing pair of spare strikers). A pair of spare mainsprings are in covered compartment. Also included are original proof certificate, engraving and guarantee certificates, as well as build card. CONDITION: Excellent, showing some light use, with a few minor marks on bbls. Coin finish of action remains bright, with no areas of darkening. Orig stock finish shows a few minor rubs and marks, from limited use. Checkering is still bright. There is some wear to finish at drop points, and there is an incipient crack running from rear of top tang through checkering and terminating behind left drop point, which flexes slightly, and needs attention. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has numerous scuffs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth shows some compressions and soiling from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. These early A & S marked guns were made when this fine firm was building its reputation as one of the finest gunmakers in the world, and are generally beyond compare. 4-44911 MGM17 (20,000-35,000) 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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