*FAMARS (A & S) GOLDANI ENGRAVED 28 GA. GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*FAMARS (A & S) GOLDANI ENGRAVED 28 GA. GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 31881. (1975) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, concave game rib is engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDLAY – OHIO. MOD. 560 – 28 GA.””Armi Famars” is engraved on left bbl, and there are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving with rose bouquet central device on breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with Famars logo, SN, and 1975 Italian nitro proofs. “Made in Italy” is in electric pencil on splinter. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “FAMARS – GARDONE VT.” is on each lockplate. This engraving is the work of noted craftsman, B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Matching single beaded trigger guard has SN engraved at grip. Dark, marbled, red toned, lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend with gold Famars crest plate in open central diamond, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.572, right -.571. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners, is lined with red patterned velvet, is semi French fitted for gun and bbls, and contains pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their dark lustrous blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Coin finish is excellent, slightly toned. Stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish, with only one or 2 very minor marks. Bores are excellent, as are mechanics, except safety won’t engage. Case is excellent, with some slight scuffs and marks. Interior is excellent. Snap caps are toned. An exceptionally light and fast little gun. This esteemed firm produces fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46054 MGM302 (15,500-25,000)

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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	1177	$18,975.00	FAMARS (A & S) GOLDANI ENGRAVED 28 GA. GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 31881. (1975) Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26-1/4″ Dovetailed bbls with raised, concave game rib is engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDLAY – OHIO. MOD. 560 – 28 GA.””Armi Famars” is engraved on left bbl, and there are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving with rose bouquet central device on breech ends of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with Famars logo, SN, and 1975 Italian nitro proofs. “Made in Italy” is in electric pencil on splinter. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, and non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with well cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. “FAMARS – GARDONE VT.” is on each lockplate. This engraving is the work of noted craftsman, B. Goldani, whose signature appears on trigger plate. Matching single beaded trigger guard has SN engraved at grip. Dark, marbled, red toned, lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over checkered wood butt, and features drop points, diamond hand, and 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. Matching semi-beavertail ejector forend with gold Famars crest plate in open central diamond, has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.572, right -.571. Bore restrictions: left -.025, right -.014. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Tan leather case with stitched leather corners, is lined with red patterned velvet, is semi French fitted for gun and bbls, and contains pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their dark lustrous blue, slightly silvered at muzzles. Coin finish is excellent, slightly toned. Stocks retain essentially all of their rubbed oil finish, with only one or 2 very minor marks. Bores are excellent, as are mechanics, except safety won’t engage. Case is excellent, with some slight scuffs and marks. Interior is excellent. Snap caps are toned. An exceptionally light and fast little gun. This esteemed firm produces fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46054 MGM302 (15,500-25,000) 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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