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LOT 1544
Factory Game Scene Engraved Fabio Zanotti 28
Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 5377, 28 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the
matted flat solid rib, “ACCIAIO SPECIALE S.I.A.U.” and “FABIO ZANOTTI. DA BOLOGNA” marked on the right and left tubes respectively, a
band of engraving at the breech, 1976 dated Italian proofs, and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are pair with an attractive coin
finished boxlock action which displays near full coverage deeply cut floral scroll engraving with a matted background surrounding a trio of quail on the right, a
trio of pheasants on the left, and a setter and two pointers on the underside along with a Zanotti banner. The gun features a single non-selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun
is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved coined fittings and a straight grip stock with a leather wrapped recoil pad. Included is a factory oak and leather takedown case and original proof sheet. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 14.1mm (.555 inches) and measured .562/.558 inches; choke constriction .010/.017 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and a few areas of dried grease. The wood is very fine with a few light dings and scratches, a stress line off the lower tang, and crisp checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000
LOT 1545
Factory Engraved Lebeau Courally Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 45145, 12 gauge, 2 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead on the matted concave solid rib, “AUG. LEBEAU COURALLY” and “ARMES DE GRAND LUXE A LIEGE” marked on the right and left tubes respectively, band of engraving at the breech, front sling swivel, import mark under the breech, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a coin finished
sidelock action which displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a mix of gold, nitre blue, and bright finished pins. The gun features bushed
firing pins, double triggers (front articulated), and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid “S” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with rear sling swivel and a checkered bare butt. Includes a wood and leather takedown case and a pair of snap caps.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .728 inches; choke constriction .006/.016 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; 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 good. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Harro Kniffka Collection, esteemed European collector of fine sporting guns and rifles and Founder of Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1546
Factory Game Scene Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. 28 Gauge RBL Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. RBL005738, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib marked “RESERVE” and showing a flourish of scroll engraving, wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, standard barrel markings,
choke constrictions of .005/.009 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are mated to a casehardened action which displays scroll engraving with “RBL-28” marked on the underside along with a grouse in flight, a setter on the left, and a pointer on the right. The gun features gold single selective trigger, double rolled triggerguard, and tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered semi-beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with a polymer buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing a pair of nickel snap caps, nickel oiler, and a set of cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750 LOT 1547 Factory Engraved Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. PWK008036E, 12 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Winchester Proof Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, improved cylinder/modified marked chokes, and 3 inch chambers with ejectors. Boxlock action displaying pigeon grade engraving, manual selector safety, and single trigger. Mounted to a lightly figured, multi-point checkered walnut beavertail forend and round knob pistol grip stock with Winchester recoil pad. Includes Winchester takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall with original 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling marks, and crisp engraving and stock checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. 451 Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250