*BONSI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI ARIES MODEL OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

*BONSI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI ARIES MODEL OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 1228. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Demi-block barrels are engraved “Famars – Italy” on left side of top bbl which is fitted with flat, narrow, matted solid rib. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with 2000 Italian proofs, SN, “A & S”, and importers mark, “BSA NY MILLBROOK”. Perfectly scaled, beautifully filed coin finished pinless sidelock action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief shaded scrolled acanthus with floral bouquet highlights, as background for Bulino vignettes of game birds; large flock of ducks, 3 drakes in foreground flying over marsh on left; trio of quail on right; and exceptionally well rendered woodcock flitting through birches on bottom. “Famars” is on banner at bottom of action. Engravers signature “D. Bonsi” appears at lower left of woodcock scene. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also relief-scroll engraved with flushing woodcock at top of bow. Strikingly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over 90% checkered wood butt. Vacant gold oval is on toe line, and grip checkering is at about 32 LPI with double border. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.016, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with Famars paper label and case makers medallion on lid (Emmebi). Case contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few very minor marks, mostly on bottom of bottom bbl. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some scattered areas of some slight darkening mostly under top lever. Stocks retain nearly all of their superb hand rubbed oil finish with a few marks mostly near toe of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Single trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor rubs mostly on corners. This esteemed firm produces some of the finest guns made in the world today, with approximately 100 guns produced each year. 4-42627 MGM209 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1386	$23,575.00	BONSI ENGRAVED ABBIATICO AND SALVINELLI ARIES MODEL OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH CASE. SN 1228. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 29″ Demi-block barrels are engraved “Famars – Italy” on left side of top bbl which is fitted with flat, narrow, matted solid rib. Bottom of bottom bbl is stamped with 2000 Italian proofs, SN, “A & S”, and importers mark, “BSA NY MILLBROOK”. Perfectly scaled, beautifully filed coin finished pinless sidelock action features automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut semi-relief shaded scrolled acanthus with floral bouquet highlights, as background for Bulino vignettes of game birds; large flock of ducks, 3 drakes in foreground flying over marsh on left; trio of quail on right; and exceptionally well rendered woodcock flitting through birches on bottom. “Famars” is on banner at bottom of action. Engravers signature “D. Bonsi” appears at lower left of woodcock scene. Single beaded small bow trigger guard is also relief-scroll engraved with flushing woodcock at top of bow. Strikingly marbled, and lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over 90% checkered wood butt. Vacant gold oval is on toe line, and grip checkering is at about 32 LPI with double border. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.016, bottom -.007. Wall thickness: top -.036, bottom -.038. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. Makers leather motor case with stitched leather corners is lined with burgundy cloth with Famars paper label and case makers medallion on lid (Emmebi). Case contains two keys. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with a few very minor marks, mostly on bottom of bottom bbl. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish with some scattered areas of some slight darkening mostly under top lever. Stocks retain nearly all of their superb hand rubbed oil finish with a few marks mostly near toe of buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Single trigger works. Case is excellent with a few minor rubs mostly on corners. This esteemed firm produces some of the finest guns made in the world today, with approximately 100 guns produced each year. 4-42627 MGM209 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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