*EARLY FAMARS PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*EARLY FAMARS PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 27980. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ and 29-1/4″ Barrels. This fine gun by Abbiatico & Salvinelli (FAMARS) was produced in 1971 before their new SN range was adopted. Each bbl set is of mono-block construction and feature raised ventilated ribs, ventilated mid-ribs, and scroll engraving on mono-block. Left side of top bbl is engraved “P. Constantine Artemis 12 GA”. Right side is engraved “Katsenes & Cie Los Angeles” (importer). Bottoms of mono-blocks are stamped with early A & S logo and 1969 Italian nitro proofs. Bore restrictions are engraved in electric pencil on each set. Each set also has “I” or “II” inlaid in gold at breech end of rib. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features selective single trigger with safety button selector, “SAFE”, “O” and “U” inlaid in gold, and pierced mythological beast on top lever thumbpiece. Action and sideplates are engraved with well cut small scroll framing oval vignettes of gold inlaid game; a pair of flying pheasants on left and pigeons on right. Borders of action and lockplates are outlined in gold wire. Olympic rings are inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Blued, double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved with “H” gold inlaid on bow and SN on tang. Engravers signature “Galeazzi” is on trigger plate. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line, carved drop points behind sideplates, and meticulously executed 36 LPI checkering with line border. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release and FAMARS gold inlet crest in uncheckered forward diamond, lettering has been removed. BBL set I is 29-1/4″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.019. Wall thickness: top -.027, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. BBL set II is 28-1/2″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.002. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Reddish brown leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth with FAMARS logo printed on lid, lettering has been removed. PROVENANCE: Email from A & S confirming date of manufacture and retailer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 96% orig blue, silvering on high edges. Transition from action to rib is blue brown on both sets of bbls. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, and remains bright. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor nicks and marks. A fairly heavy dent is on top left side of forend. Checkering has darkened somewhat from handling and use, but shows little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine with a few minor scuffs and marks. Interior cloth shows some abrasion from contact with gun and bbls, and some slight soiling. 4-38720 MGM116 (7,500-12,500)

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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	1387	$0.00	EARLY FAMARS PIGEON GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 27980. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28-1/2″ and 29-1/4″ Barrels. This fine gun by Abbiatico & Salvinelli (FAMARS) was produced in 1971 before their new SN range was adopted. Each bbl set is of mono-block construction and feature raised ventilated ribs, ventilated mid-ribs, and scroll engraving on mono-block. Left side of top bbl is engraved “P. Constantine Artemis 12 GA”. Right side is engraved “Katsenes & Cie Los Angeles” (importer). Bottoms of mono-blocks are stamped with early A & S logo and 1969 Italian nitro proofs. Bore restrictions are engraved in electric pencil on each set. Each set also has “I” or “II” inlaid in gold at breech end of rib. Coin finished sideplated boxlock action features selective single trigger with safety button selector, “SAFE”, “O” and “U” inlaid in gold, and pierced mythological beast on top lever thumbpiece. Action and sideplates are engraved with well cut small scroll framing oval vignettes of gold inlaid game; a pair of flying pheasants on left and pigeons on right. Borders of action and lockplates are outlined in gold wire. Olympic rings are inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Blued, double beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved with “H” gold inlaid on bow and SN on tang. Engravers signature “Galeazzi” is on trigger plate. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather covered pad. There is a vacant gold oval on toe line, carved drop points behind sideplates, and meticulously executed 36 LPI checkering with line border. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release and FAMARS gold inlet crest in uncheckered forward diamond, lettering has been removed. BBL set I is 29-1/4″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.036, bottom -.019. Wall thickness: top -.027, bottom -.029. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. BBL set II is 28-1/2″: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: top -.002, bottom -.002. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. Reddish brown leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with green cloth with FAMARS logo printed on lid, lettering has been removed. PROVENANCE: Email from A & S confirming date of manufacture and retailer. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 96% orig blue, silvering on high edges. Transition from action to rib is blue brown on both sets of bbls. Action retains most of its orig coin finish, and remains bright. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor nicks and marks. A fairly heavy dent is on top left side of forend. Checkering has darkened somewhat from handling and use, but shows little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are very slightly out of time. Trigger works. Case leather is very fine with a few minor scuffs and marks. Interior cloth shows some abrasion from contact with gun and bbls, and some slight soiling. 4-38720 MGM116 (7,500-12,500) 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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