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LOT 3574
Factory Master Alfredo Bregoli Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Cased Consecutive Pair of Fratelli Rizzini 28 Gauge R-2E Boxlock Double Barrel Shotguns
-A) Fratelli Rizzini R-2E Shotgun - Serial no. 1280, 28 gauge, 26
1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/bright coin finish, walnut stock. Building only some 25 guns a year, Fratelli Rizzini is among the most exclusive gunmakers in Italy, and pairs such as this are even more seldom seen. Blued steel barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the flat matted tapered solid rib which is simply marked with a gold “1” at the base, “Flli. Rizzini” and “in Magno V. T.” hand cut into the right and left tubes respectively, 1975 dated Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The bright coin finished scalloped boxlock
action displays border engraving, floral engraving on the pivot
pin, bolts, and screws, a gold inlaid “1” on the toplever, and “FLLI
RIZZINI” in banners on either side. The gun is signed “A. BREGOLI
INC.” for Italian Master Engraver Alfredo Bregoli. Alfredo Bregoli was
at one point the Master Engraver for Beretta and oversaw all of the
engraving on their high-end shotguns, truly a man at the top of his
craft. The gun features a pair of triggers, a hand detachable inspection
plate on the underside of the action, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with a gold inlaid
“S”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with lightly engraved bright finished
fittings, including the Anson button release which is marked with a gold inlaid “1”, and straight grip
stock with teardrop carved flats and a checkered bare butt. Includes a wood and leather takedown case that houses both guns, a pair of nickel snap caps, nickel canisters, a set of turnscrews, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 14.2/14.3mm (.559/.563 inches) and measured .560/.562 inches; choke constriction .023/.037 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and bright coin finishes with light handling evidence, limited spotting on the barrels and action, and some slight rubbing at the muzzles. There is a tiny crack on the left stock head off the action, otherwise the wood is very fine with a few minor scratches and sharp checkering. The case and accessories are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
B) Fratelli Rizzini R-2E Shotgun - Serial no. 1281, 28 gauge, 26 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/bright coin finish, walnut stock. As “A” with “2”s in place of “1”s. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 14.2/14.3mm (.559/.563 inches) and measured .561/.564 inches; choke constriction .020/.039 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and bright coin finishes with minimal handling evidence, limited light spotting, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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