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LOT 1583
Outstanding Pair of Factory Engraved Fabio Zanotti Modello Extra Sidelock Double Barrel Ejector Shotguns with Case -A) Fabio Zanotti Modello Extra
Shotgun - Serial no. 4482, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Fabio Zanotti
was one in a long line of the family of gunmakers. Though he passed away in 1971 his shop was closed, but his legacy
lives on through the fantastic pieces
that were built in his shop. The guns feature blued Whitworth steel barrels each with a single brass bead sight
on the matted concave solid rib which is marked respectively with a gold “1” or “2” at the base, “E.S.C.
WHITWORTH & Co. LTD. H.C.R.S. STEEL” on the right, “FABIO ZANOTTI. DA BOLOGNA.” and “MODELLO-
EXTRA. FABBRICATO. PER L’ARMERIA. F. OGGERO. TORINO.” on the left, bands of engraving at the breech, 1963 dated Italian proofs, import mark on right barrel
beneath the forend, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished actions display fine full coverage scroll engraving with “FABIO . ZANOTTI” signature in a banner on the left lockplate, “DA . BOLOGNA” on the right lockplate, and “FABIO . ZANOTTI/DA . BOLOGNA” marked on the underside. The scrollwork flows onto the triggerguards, both tangs, and the pierced reptilian toplevers which also feature a gold inlaid “1” or “2”. The guns feature double triggers with the front trigger articulated, gold washed pins and cocking arms, and a manual tang safety marked with a gold “S”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, gold wash on the ejector components, and a gold inlaid “1” or “2” on the Anson button release. The straight grip stocks are of the same fantastic grade of walnut with teardrop carved drop points and a checkered bare butt. Included is an oak and leather takedown case that houses both guns. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.732 inches; choke constriction .016/.028 inches; minimum wall
thickness .021/.024 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine with minor wear. Mechanically excellent. B) Fabio Zanotti Modello Extra Shotgun - Serial no. 4483, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.733 inches; choke constriction .016/.028 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.026 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on
the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A chance to own a beautiful true pair from one of the lost greats of Italian gunmaking! Estimate: 12,000 - 20,000
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