*A & S (FAMARS) SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY REVERA VASCO.

*A & S (FAMARS) SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY REVERA VASCO. SN 32007. (1975) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Browned, dovetailed, steel bbls have inlaid gold bands, one wide and one thin around breech, another thin at muzzles. Narrow concave game rib is inlaid with gold “Armi Famars” in Gothic script, and is also engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDALAY – OHIO. MOD. 270 – 12 GA.” Bbl flats are stamped with A & S Famars logo, 1975 Italian nitro proofs, and SN. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with names of workmen who crafted this fine gun, Mario (Abbiatico), Remo (Salvinelli), Primo and Tony. Reinforced splinter is stamped “Made in Italy”. Coin finished ejector action with A & S logo on water table, is filed with sculpted “Disco Volante” fences, and features non-automatic tang safety (S inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Round bodied serpentine hammers are fitted. Action is engraved with large areas outlined with inlaid gold wire, left devoid of any engraving, and framed by small scroll as counterpoint. Bottom of action is engraved “Famars”. Top lever has inlaid gold crown. “125” is inlaid in gold on top tang under lever. Engravers signature “R – Vasco” is on scroll engraved trigger plate. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut slightly swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Nicely cut point pattern approx 36 LPI checkering has line border. Matching long full splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and intricately inlet Famars gold device in central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig brown finish, with a few minor marks and light scratches. Action and locks retain nearly all of their coin finish, with some discoloration on sides of fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of minor marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Locks are crisp. An unusual gun by this esteemed firm, that builds fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46030 MGM300 (8,500-12,500)

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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	1178	$0.00	A & S (FAMARS) SELF-COCKING HAMMER EJECTOR PIGEON GUN ENGRAVED BY REVERA VASCO. SN 32007. (1975) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Browned, dovetailed, steel bbls have inlaid gold bands, one wide and one thin around breech, another thin at muzzles. Narrow concave game rib is inlaid with gold “Armi Famars” in Gothic script, and is also engraved “MADE IN ITALY – JAQUA’S, FINDALAY – OHIO. MOD. 270 – 12 GA.” Bbl flats are stamped with A & S Famars logo, 1975 Italian nitro proofs, and SN. Bottom of rear lump is stamped with names of workmen who crafted this fine gun, Mario (Abbiatico), Remo (Salvinelli), Primo and Tony. Reinforced splinter is stamped “Made in Italy”. Coin finished ejector action with A & S logo on water table, is filed with sculpted “Disco Volante” fences, and features non-automatic tang safety (S inlaid in gold), and single non-selective trigger. Round bodied serpentine hammers are fitted. Action is engraved with large areas outlined with inlaid gold wire, left devoid of any engraving, and framed by small scroll as counterpoint. Bottom of action is engraved “Famars”. Top lever has inlaid gold crown. “125” is inlaid in gold on top tang under lever. Engravers signature “R – Vasco” is on scroll engraved trigger plate. Single beaded scroll engraved trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold on tang. Lightly marbled and figured European walnut slightly swan-necked buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Nicely cut point pattern approx 36 LPI checkering has line border. Matching long full splinter ejector forend has Anson release, and intricately inlet Famars gold device in central uncheckered diamond. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig brown finish, with a few minor marks and light scratches. Action and locks retain nearly all of their coin finish, with some discoloration on sides of fences. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with a number of minor marks, mostly on right side of buttstock. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Locks are crisp. An unusual gun by this esteemed firm, that builds fewer than 100 guns per year. 4-46030 MGM300 (8,500-12,500) 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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