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2435
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$3,450.00
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*BERETTA SO3 EL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME GUN. SN 22885. (1969) Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Mono-bloc bbls with flat file cut ventilated rib, are marked with steel and manufacturers information on left side of top bbl. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1969 Italian proofs, grade, and SN. Left sides of bbls are stamped with additional proof and choke information. Interchangeable chokes have been fitted. Sidelock shallow OU action features non-automatic safety, Beretta’s well know crossbolt locking system, and single non-selective trigger. Action is coin finished and engraved with well cut large open scrolled acanthus with shaded background. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Engravers signature “B. Consoli” is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over leather covered pad with 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Stock features standard point pattern borderless checkering, right hand palm swell, and a large vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.721, bottom -.720. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.022, bottom -.027. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 15″. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbls retain over 90% of what appears to be orig blue, with a few minor marks, and silvering at muzzles, and sharp edges. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, with no areas of darkening. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard retain most of their orig blue. Trigger guard is considerably silvered at tang. Stocks are most likely competently made replacements, retaining nearly all of their rubbed oil finish. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Bores are very fine. Screw slots show considerable use. Trigger works, ejectors are out of time. 4-46320 MGM9 (4,500-7,500)
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. |