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LOT 3651 Factory Engraved Famars Castore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun - Serial no. 29330, 12 gauge, 28 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which has a flourish of scroll at the breech, “Armi Famars” marked on left barrel, import mark under forend, 1972 dated Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with single extractor. The coin finished hammer fired action displays tasteful light floral scroll engraving, intricate hammers, and an attractive pierced toplever. The gun features double
triggers and rebounding hammers. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with 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 18.4mm (.724 inches) and both measured .727 inches; choke constriction .021/.042 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minor handling evidence, minor spotting on the underside of the action, and overall sharp checkering on the wood with a few pressure marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,750 - 6,000
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activating). Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and pistol grip stock with a Portuguese shooting club sticker, blank inscription oval, and brown rubber recoil pad. Includes a takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and both measured .726 inches; choke constriction .022/.034 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.026 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, and a slight spot of oxidation below the forend. The recoil pad is
deteriorating, otherwise the wood is very fine with a few small marks and sharp checkering. The case is fair. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
LOT 3653
Factory Engraved Breda Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set - Serial no. 164, 12 gauge, 28 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, import mark under forend, and proof date of 1950. The coin finished sidelock action shows floral scroll engraving with relief carved oak leaves on the fences. The gun features double triggers (front articulated), bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release, and pistol grip stock with ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes a second 28 3/8 inch 12 gauge barrel set with matching number and 2 3/4 inch chambers and later (1983) proofs. Barrel measurements for extra set: bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .730/.732 inches; choke constriction .020/.037 inches; minimum wall .024/.027 thickness inches. Barrel and stock measurements for primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 18.4/18.5mm (.724/.728 inches) and measured .732/.739 inches; choke constriction .017/.036 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.019 inches; 1 1/16 inch drop at comb; 1 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some light oil discoloration in the coin, and sharp checkering on the wood. The extra barrel set is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3654 Factory Engraved August Francotte Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 88437, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, bands of floral engraving at either breech, import mark under the forend, and 2 1/2 inch
chambers with selective ejectors. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving which extends
to the toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs. The gun features double triggers (front is articulated) and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .731/.728 inches; choke constriction .022/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .020/.020 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2
1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and coin finishes, some very minor subsurface pitting at the right breech, minimal minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering
on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3652
Mord Signed and Engraved Gamba Brothers Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 57048, 12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Bohler steel barrels with a single white bead sight on the matted solid rib, 1972 dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sidelock action displays extensive attractive scrollwork with bouquets on the sideplates and underside as well as a beautifully pierced toplever. The triggerplate is signed “INC. MORD.”, information on whom is limited. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single non-selective trigger, and tang safety (added screw blocking from