*FLLI. BERTUZZI YEAGER COMMEMORATIVE SHOTGUN NUMBER 99/100 WITH CASE.

*FLLI. BERTUZZI YEAGER COMMEMORATIVE SHOTGUN NUMBER 99/100 WITH CASE. SN 099. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This unusual commemorative shotgun honoring one of America’s great heroes exhibits the famous Bertuzzi quality throughout. 28″ Mono block bbls have nicely matted, narrow ventilated rib, and are engraved “Made by Flli Bertuzzi” and “For U. S. Historical Society”, on either side of mono block. “Flli Bertuzzi” is inlaid in gold. Bottoms of block have Italian proofs, are stamped “Taylor’s & Co Winchester, VA” and SN “099”. Bottom of bottom bbl engraved “U. S. H. S. Richmond, VA Made in Italy GA 12”. Bbls have screw-in chokes. Coin finished action and side plates are marked w/ Italian proofs and “099” and are covered w/ beautifully executed relief scroll w/ Bulino motifs of face on portrait of Chuck Yeager, Bell X1 rocket plane, double eagle hallmark of the historical society, and P-51 Mustang, all inlaid in gold. U. S. Air Force emblem is engraved on right lock plate surrounded by 13 gold stars. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang, and no. “99/100″ is inlaid on trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt and features approx 24 LPI borderless checkering. Matching forend has a sliding latch. Bore diameter: top -722, bottom -722. Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7lbs 11oz. High quality leather case by Nirroli has stitched leather corners, and is lined in wine colored cloth w/ Chuck Yeager commemorative label and contains a pair of snap caps, choke tube wrench, and 3 extra choke tubes, w/ 2 empty containers for tubes installed in gun. Included w/ the gun is the copy of YEAGER, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and a copy of July 1989 SHOTGUN SPORTS magazine featuring the history of this commemorative. PROVENANCE: Yeager book, and magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new. Few rub marks from forearm being in contact w/ bbl, and some very slight discoloration on bottom of action. Wood has one or two very minor marks on toe line of butt. Bores are excellent w/ no visible imperfections. Case is excellent w/ a few minor scuffs. Straps show use. Interior is excellent, but a bit dusty. 4-37421 (8,500-10,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	1266	$0.00	FLLI. BERTUZZI YEAGER COMMEMORATIVE SHOTGUN NUMBER 99/100 WITH CASE. SN 099. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This unusual commemorative shotgun honoring one of America’s great heroes exhibits the famous Bertuzzi quality throughout. 28″ Mono block bbls have nicely matted, narrow ventilated rib, and are engraved “Made by Flli Bertuzzi” and “For U. S. Historical Society”, on either side of mono block. “Flli Bertuzzi” is inlaid in gold. Bottoms of block have Italian proofs, are stamped “Taylor’s & Co Winchester, VA” and SN “099”. Bottom of bottom bbl engraved “U. S. H. S. Richmond, VA Made in Italy GA 12”. Bbls have screw-in chokes. Coin finished action and side plates are marked w/ Italian proofs and “099” and are covered w/ beautifully executed relief scroll w/ Bulino motifs of face on portrait of Chuck Yeager, Bell X1 rocket plane, double eagle hallmark of the historical society, and P-51 Mustang, all inlaid in gold. U. S. Air Force emblem is engraved on right lock plate surrounded by 13 gold stars. “Safe” is inlaid in gold on top tang, and no. “99/100″ is inlaid on trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over checkered wood butt and features approx 24 LPI borderless checkering. Matching forend has a sliding latch. Bore diameter: top -722, bottom -722. Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16”. Weight: 7lbs 11oz. High quality leather case by Nirroli has stitched leather corners, and is lined in wine colored cloth w/ Chuck Yeager commemorative label and contains a pair of snap caps, choke tube wrench, and 3 extra choke tubes, w/ 2 empty containers for tubes installed in gun. Included w/ the gun is the copy of YEAGER, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, and a copy of July 1989 SHOTGUN SPORTS magazine featuring the history of this commemorative. PROVENANCE: Yeager book, and magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially new. Few rub marks from forearm being in contact w/ bbl, and some very slight discoloration on bottom of action. Wood has one or two very minor marks on toe line of butt. Bores are excellent w/ no visible imperfections. Case is excellent w/ a few minor scuffs. Straps show use. Interior is excellent, but a bit dusty. 4-37421 (8,500-10,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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