*RARE BERETTA S-3EL O/U SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

*RARE BERETTA S-3EL O/U SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 25608. Cal. 12 ga. 28-1/4″ bbls, hand filed vent rib w/single brass sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, FULL/FULL chokes, dbl triggers and ejectors. Left side of bbl is marked, “BOEHLER*ANTINIT STEEL” left side over chamber is marked, “P. BERETTA-GARDONE V.T./MADE IN ITALY”. The sidelock receiver is beautifully chiseled engr w/flower sprays and flowing arabesque scrollwork set against a shaded background by PASSOLINI. Bottom of receiver is marked, “P. BERETTA/GARDONE V.T.” Undercut for the forend is marked, “BREVETTATO/MADE ITALY”. Mounted with select highly figured walnut, fine checkered straight grip, checkered butt, checkered fluted field-style forend w/engr release latch, engr escutcheons and forend iron. Bore diameter: top .724, bottom .721. Bore restrictions: top .036, bottom .028. Wall thickness: top .034, bottom .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Accompanying gun is a canvas and leather leg of mutton case, its orig proof certificate and a Beretta newspaper ad from Abercrombie & Fitch in 1967. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98-99% orig blue, w/faint muzzle wear, faint rub marks from forend and a few minor handling marks. Silver receiver is sharp and clean. Stock is sound w/crisp checkering w/a smooth, hand-rubbed restored finish. Forend is sound w/sharp checkering and a fine smooth hand-rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp w/non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. Case is scuffed, has loose stitching and one broken retainer for handle. 4-37209 BDT227 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1391	$10,925.00	RARE BERETTA S-3EL O/U SHOTGUN WITH CASE. SN 25608. Cal. 12 ga. 28-1/4″ bbls, hand filed vent rib w/single brass sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, FULL/FULL chokes, dbl triggers and ejectors. Left side of bbl is marked, “BOEHLERANTINIT STEEL” left side over chamber is marked, “P. BERETTA-GARDONE V.T./MADE IN ITALY”. The sidelock receiver is beautifully chiseled engr w/flower sprays and flowing arabesque scrollwork set against a shaded background by PASSOLINI. Bottom of receiver is marked, “P. BERETTA/GARDONE V.T.” Undercut for the forend is marked, “BREVETTATO/MADE ITALY”. Mounted with select highly figured walnut, fine checkered straight grip, checkered butt, checkered fluted field-style forend w/engr release latch, engr escutcheons and forend iron. Bore diameter: top .724, bottom .721. Bore restrictions: top .036, bottom .028. Wall thickness: top .034, bottom .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. Accompanying gun is a canvas and leather leg of mutton case, its orig proof certificate and a Beretta newspaper ad from Abercrombie & Fitch in 1967. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 98-99% orig blue, w/faint muzzle wear, faint rub marks from forend and a few minor handling marks. Silver receiver is sharp and clean. Stock is sound w/crisp checkering w/a smooth, hand-rubbed restored finish. Forend is sound w/sharp checkering and a fine smooth hand-rubbed finish. Mechanics are crisp w/non-automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. Case is scuffed, has loose stitching and one broken retainer for handle. 4-37209 BDT227 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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