*EXCEPTIONAL ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIX BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY GALEAZZI AND SABATTI WITH CASE.

*EXCEPTIONAL ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIX BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY GALEAZZI AND SABATTI WITH CASE. SN 816. (1987) Cal. .410/ 28 ga./ and 20 ga. This incredible small gauge set features 27″ and 28″ bbls of each gauge. They are gold inlaid with gauge and “I” through “VI” at breech ends of flat, matted, ventilated ribs. Each bbl set is also inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs and numbers one through six for each bbl, following SN. Each bbl set has its own forend, numbered one through six at tip of forend iron. Beautifully filed and sculpted, low profile, O/U, pinless sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) and single, non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved by two of Italy’s most highly regarded engravers. Exquisite, cleanly cut, profuse, small, shaded scroll is by Gianmarco Sabatti whose signature is on trigger plate. Superb, finely detailed Bulino game scenes; a pair of ruffed grouse in apple tree contemplating and pecking at unfallen fruit are on bottom of action; left lockplate has pointer startled by trio of Gambel’s quail in desert background; right plate depicts a pointer behind weathered branch pointing pair of flushing quail with cactus in foreground; all are by Galeazzi whose signature appears at rear of left lockplate. Scroll engraved single beaded trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Very fine, nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock features borderless point pattern checkering, nicely shaped drop points, and checkered wood butt. Matching one piece ejector forends have relief cast “A & S” sliding buttons to actuate reverse Anson type releases. .410 (Bbl set I) 27″: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.412, bottom -.412. Wall thickness: top -.048, bottom -.052. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. .410 (Bbl set II) 28″: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, bottom -.397. Wall thickness: top -.052, bottom -.048. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. 28 ga. (Bbl set III) 27″: Bore diameter: top -.542, bottom -.545. Bore restrictions: top -.000, bottom -.001. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.042. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. 28 ga. (Bbl set IV) 28″: Bore diameter: top -.445, bottom -.444. Bore restrictions: top -.022, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.044, bottom -.040. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. 20 ga.(Bbl set V) 27″: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.001, bottom -.000. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.032. Weight: 6 lbs. 8-1/2 oz. 20 ga.(Bbl set VI) 28″: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.029, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.034. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. All of the bbl sets: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. LOP 14-1/2″. Nizzoli tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with dark burgundy velvet with space for gun and all six bbls, and has black leather A & S label on lid. Compartments are semi-French fitted. Accessories include 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with brushes for each gauge, snap caps for each gauge, and empty nickel-plated striker bottle. CONDITION: Near new, showing little evidence of having been fired, retaining nearly all of its fine finish on wood and metal. Only marks on bbls are from assembly and disassembly. Action has one or two light marks on right side. Wood has one or two minor scratches on right side of butt, and some small ticks on forends. Case is very fine with a number of minor scuffs in exterior leather. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and a slight tear from contact with action. Accessories are excellent. An unusual one of a kind small gauge set from the Robert Petersen collection. 4-46978 MGM172 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2424	$37,950.00	EXCEPTIONAL ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SIX BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY GALEAZZI AND SABATTI WITH CASE. SN 816. (1987) Cal. .410/ 28 ga./ and 20 ga. This incredible small gauge set features 27″ and 28″ bbls of each gauge. They are gold inlaid with gauge and “I” through “VI” at breech ends of flat, matted, ventilated ribs. Each bbl set is also inlaid in gold “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs and numbers one through six for each bbl, following SN. Each bbl set has its own forend, numbered one through six at tip of forend iron. Beautifully filed and sculpted, low profile, O/U, pinless sidelock action features non-automatic safety (S inlaid in gold) and single, non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved by two of Italy’s most highly regarded engravers. Exquisite, cleanly cut, profuse, small, shaded scroll is by Gianmarco Sabatti whose signature is on trigger plate. Superb, finely detailed Bulino game scenes; a pair of ruffed grouse in apple tree contemplating and pecking at unfallen fruit are on bottom of action; left lockplate has pointer startled by trio of Gambel’s quail in desert background; right plate depicts a pointer behind weathered branch pointing pair of flushing quail with cactus in foreground; all are by Galeazzi whose signature appears at rear of left lockplate. Scroll engraved single beaded trigger guard has SN inlaid in gold at grip. Very fine, nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock features borderless point pattern checkering, nicely shaped drop points, and checkered wood butt. Matching one piece ejector forends have relief cast “A & S” sliding buttons to actuate reverse Anson type releases. .410 (Bbl set I) 27″: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.412, bottom -.412. Wall thickness: top -.048, bottom -.052. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. .410 (Bbl set II) 28″: Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.382, bottom -.397. Wall thickness: top -.052, bottom -.048. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. 28 ga. (Bbl set III) 27″: Bore diameter: top -.542, bottom -.545. Bore restrictions: top -.000, bottom -.001. Wall thickness: top -.042, bottom -.042. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. 28 ga. (Bbl set IV) 28″: Bore diameter: top -.445, bottom -.444. Bore restrictions: top -.022, bottom -.020. Wall thickness: top -.044, bottom -.040. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. 20 ga.(Bbl set V) 27″: Bore diameter: top -.620, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.001, bottom -.000. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.032. Weight: 6 lbs. 8-1/2 oz. 20 ga.(Bbl set VI) 28″: Bore diameter: top -.619, bottom -.620. Bore restrictions: top -.029, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.032, bottom -.034. Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. All of the bbl sets: Drop at heel: Approx 2-1/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. LOP 14-1/2″. Nizzoli tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined with dark burgundy velvet with space for gun and all six bbls, and has black leather A & S label on lid. Compartments are semi-French fitted. Accessories include 3-pc walnut and brass cleaning rod with brushes for each gauge, snap caps for each gauge, and empty nickel-plated striker bottle. CONDITION: Near new, showing little evidence of having been fired, retaining nearly all of its fine finish on wood and metal. Only marks on bbls are from assembly and disassembly. Action has one or two light marks on right side. Wood has one or two minor scratches on right side of butt, and some small ticks on forends. Case is very fine with a number of minor scuffs in exterior leather. Interior cloth is very fine with some compressions and a slight tear from contact with action. Accessories are excellent. An unusual one of a kind small gauge set from the Robert Petersen collection. 4-46978 MGM172 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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