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LOT 3639
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Vincenzo Bernardelli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
- Serial no. 2470, 12 gauge, 28 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single white bead sight
on the matted solid rib, entire top surface of both barrels matted, 1973 dated Italian proofs, import mark under forend, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and bands of engraving at either breech. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays
attractive light scrollwork surrounding banners reading “V. BERNARDELLI” on the left and “R. INNOCENTI” on the
right, both in fine gold inlay, as well as a gold inlaid mallard on the toplever. The gun features bushed firing pins,
a single non-selective trigger, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Attractive, highly contrasting straight grain, multi-point checkered beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with factory brown rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved and measured at 18.6mm (.732 inches); choke constriction .033/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.026 inches; 1 1/16 inch drop at comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original coin finish with some areas of discoloration, light handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3640
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Luigi Franchi 20 Gauge Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 5883, 20 gauge, 26 3/4 inch solid rib
bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued Poldi steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard barrel markings, import mark under the forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued sidelock action displays attractive light scroll
engraving with dot borders as well as “S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA” inlaid in gold on the left lockplate. The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid “S”. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 15.9mm (.626 inches) and measured .631/.634 inches; choke constriction .011/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .014/.009 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% professionally reapplied blue finish with light handling evidence and scattered minor spotting. There is a chip at the toe and a chip at the left rear of the forend; otherwise, the wood is very good with some light dings and scratches, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sidelock action displays beautifully executed floral scroll engraving covering nearly the entire surface, including the toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs. The gun features bushed firing
pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-
point checkered splinter forend with coin finished engraved fittings, including the Anson button
release. The equally highly figured straight grip stock features teardrop carved flats, an extended lower tang, and a serrated buttplate.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .740/.738 inches; choke constriction .035/.044 inches; minimum wall thickness ..014/.019 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at
heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% professionally reapplied blue finish, 99% coin finish, some rubbing towards the muzzles, light handling evidence, a few dings, cracks and repairs in the wood, and overall sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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LOT 3641
Factory Engraved Luigi Franchi Imperiale Sidelock Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 10066, 12 gauge, 26 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Poldi steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, import mark