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1602 Bottega C. Giovanelli Game Scene Engraved Sabatti Safari Classic Big Five Double Rifle with Case - Serial no. 139356, 470 NE cal., 24 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front and three leaf (one standing, two folding) rear sight on the partially matted solid rib, bands of engraving toward
the breech, 2021 dated Italian proofs, and chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sideplated boxlock action displays scroll engraving surrounding a lion on the left, an elephant on the underside, and a cape buffalo on the right. The engraving is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The rifle features double triggers, bushed firing pins,
and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with skeleton grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and red rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case. Length of pull 14 15/16 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1603
Dakota Arms Model 76 Left Handed Bolt Action Rifle in .375 Holland & Holland with Swarovski and Kahles Scopes and Ammunition - Serial no. 0450L, 375 H&H magnum cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Barrel fitted with ramped beaded blade front featuring a flip up moon and single leaf express sights and a central sling eye and marked with the caliber on the right side of the chamber. The blued action is mounted with a set of dovetail scope bases mounted with a Swarovski 1.5-6x42 Habicht scope in quick detach rings. Mounted in a wonderfully contrasted multi-point checkered walnut stock with ebony forend tip, shadowline cheekpiece, Obendorf magazine, blued steel grip cap, and Dakota Arms recoil pad. Includes a Kahles Helia L 1.5- 6x42 scope in quick detach scope rings, boxes for both scopes, shipping box, and approximately 196 rounds of .375 H&H ammunition by various makers using various bullets. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Both scopes are clear with crisp reticles. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1604
Factory Engraved Sabatti Classic 92 Double Rifle with Case - Serial no. CAB0588x, 45-70 cal., 23 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with ramped red fiber optic front sight and green fiber optic rear sight along with drilled and tapped holes for scope mounting on raised rear quarter rib section, standard markings, 2011 dated Italian proofs, and single extractor. The casehardened boxlock action features standard engraving of a boar on the left and right and a bugling elk surrounded by “SABATTI/CLASSIC 92” on the underside. Double triggers and tang mounted manual safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut Schnabel forend with Anson button release and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes original green factory takedown case. Length of pull 15 1/4 inches. Weight 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1605
Upgraded Left Handed Savage Arms Model 110L Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum with Scope - Serial no. 63068, 458 Win Mag cal., 25 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This left handed rifle has a ramp front sight, no provision for a rear sight, upgraded barrel, jeweled bolt, and an upgraded trigger. The receiver is drilled and tapped, with a mounted Weaver Micro-Trac K1.5-1x” scope. Fitted with multi-point checkered and excellently figured walnut stock with a double beaded cheekpiece. CONDITION: Excellent as professionally upgraded to its current configuration, retaining 98% of the blue finish with minimal minor handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent and clear optics.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500 433