*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED RENATO GAMBA SINGLE SHOT “KIPPLAUF” SIDELOCK RIFLE MADE FOR JOHN AMBER WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

*VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED RENATO GAMBA SINGLE SHOT “KIPPLAUF” SIDELOCK RIFLE MADE FOR JOHN AMBER WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 62432. (1976) Cal. .270 Winchester. This is a limited production rifle, cataloged by Renato Gamba as “the Mustang”, with probably fewer than 10 ever made. This fine rifle was specially made for “Gun Digest” editor, John T. Amber, in an American caliber and stock style. It features 24-1/2″ mono-bloc bbl with full length file cut rib, with portion milled out to give quarter rib and raised front sight, ramp. Rib is fitted with single standing rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, with claw bases mounted at rear. Left side of bbl is engraved “ARMI RENATO GAMBA – GARDONE V. T.” Left side of mono-bloc is engraved “BUILT FOR J. T. AMBER BY RENATO GAMBA”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “RG”, makers name, and Italian proofs, with date code AB (1976). Bottom of bbl is fitted with sling loop and engraved “Acciato Boehler – Made in Italy”. Sleek, coin finished, sidelock action features non-automatic tang safety (“S” inlaid in gold), single Kersten bolt, double set triggers, and reinforcing bolster. Sideplates and bottom of action are engraved with exceptionally well rendered lifelike Bulino depictions of stags and deer. A mountain scene with a pair of stags roaring at each other across a chasm, with hinds in foreground is on bottom of action. A family grouping of roebuck in open woodlands is on right lockplate. An action packed hunting scene, with stag and hinds bounding over hedgerow, and drivers in foreground with hunters in background is on left lockplate. These scenes are signed “Galeazzi” on lockplates, and initialed on bottom of action. Engraving is borderless in the style developed by Harry Kell. Bolsters are fully scroll engraved with scroll highlights at corners of action, and “ARMI RENATO GAMBA – Bs” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Kickeez” pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, sling loop on toe line, and point pattern checkering with double line borders. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Rifle comes with Zeiss Diatal – Z 4 X 32 rail scope with three post duplex reticle in claw mounts, rear mount adjustable for windage. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. High quality oak and leather case with shaped leather reinforcing ends, and rectangular brass plate on lid, engraved with scroll and monogram “JTA”, is lined with green cloth, and has Renato Gamba leather label. There are compartments for rifle, scope, and other accessories, which include a square oil bottle, takedown cleaning rod, and European canvas backed leather sling. PROVENANCE: Copies of 1978 “Gun Digest” articles by John Amber describing this gun, its building, and engraving. Copy of Bourne Auction catalog page where this rifle was sold as lot 877 of the John Amber collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of only light use. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig blue with some minor thinning and silvering on high edges. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, with some slight discoloration evident on trigger plate and trigger guard. Breechface and water table appear frosted. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some minor handling marks. There is a minor chip on top rear edge of forend. Action is tight. Bbl is considerably off face (check head space before firing), however it appears that this rifle was made this way. Scope has some minor scuffing to lacquer, optics are bright and clear. Case leather has some minor marks, interior cloth some minor compressions, and soil from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. 4-46279 MGM6 (6,000-10,000)

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
	2465	$7,475.00	VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED RENATO GAMBA SINGLE SHOT “KIPPLAUF” SIDELOCK RIFLE MADE FOR JOHN AMBER WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 62432. (1976) Cal. .270 Winchester. This is a limited production rifle, cataloged by Renato Gamba as “the Mustang”, with probably fewer than 10 ever made. This fine rifle was specially made for “Gun Digest” editor, John T. Amber, in an American caliber and stock style. It features 24-1/2″ mono-bloc bbl with full length file cut rib, with portion milled out to give quarter rib and raised front sight, ramp. Rib is fitted with single standing rear sight, and longitudinally dovetailed silver bead front, with claw bases mounted at rear. Left side of bbl is engraved “ARMI RENATO GAMBA – GARDONE V. T.” Left side of mono-bloc is engraved “BUILT FOR J. T. AMBER BY RENATO GAMBA”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “RG”, makers name, and Italian proofs, with date code AB (1976). Bottom of bbl is fitted with sling loop and engraved “Acciato Boehler – Made in Italy”. Sleek, coin finished, sidelock action features non-automatic tang safety (“S” inlaid in gold), single Kersten bolt, double set triggers, and reinforcing bolster. Sideplates and bottom of action are engraved with exceptionally well rendered lifelike Bulino depictions of stags and deer. A mountain scene with a pair of stags roaring at each other across a chasm, with hinds in foreground is on bottom of action. A family grouping of roebuck in open woodlands is on right lockplate. An action packed hunting scene, with stag and hinds bounding over hedgerow, and drivers in foreground with hunters in background is on left lockplate. These scenes are signed “Galeazzi” on lockplates, and initialed on bottom of action. Engraving is borderless in the style developed by Harry Kell. Bolsters are fully scroll engraved with scroll highlights at corners of action, and “ARMI RENATO GAMBA – Bs” is in scrolled ribands on each lockplate. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black “Kickeez” pad, and features right hand cheekpiece, sling loop on toe line, and point pattern checkering with double line borders. Matching schnabeled forend has Deeley type release. Rifle comes with Zeiss Diatal – Z 4 X 32 rail scope with three post duplex reticle in claw mounts, rear mount adjustable for windage. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight without scope: 6 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. High quality oak and leather case with shaped leather reinforcing ends, and rectangular brass plate on lid, engraved with scroll and monogram “JTA”, is lined with green cloth, and has Renato Gamba leather label. There are compartments for rifle, scope, and other accessories, which include a square oil bottle, takedown cleaning rod, and European canvas backed leather sling. PROVENANCE: Copies of 1978 “Gun Digest” articles by John Amber describing this gun, its building, and engraving. Copy of Bourne Auction catalog page where this rifle was sold as lot 877 of the John Amber collection. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of only light use. Bbl retains nearly all of its orig blue with some minor thinning and silvering on high edges. Action retains nearly all of its coin finish, with some slight discoloration evident on trigger plate and trigger guard. Breechface and water table appear frosted. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with some minor handling marks. There is a minor chip on top rear edge of forend. Action is tight. Bbl is considerably off face (check head space before firing), however it appears that this rifle was made this way. Scope has some minor scuffing to lacquer, optics are bright and clear. Case leather has some minor marks, interior cloth some minor compressions, and soil from contact with gun. Accessories are fine. 4-46279 MGM6 (6,000-10,000) 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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