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LOT 421
Factory Master Oscar Granetti Signed
and Engraved Perazzi 28 Gauge SCO/C
Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set
with Case - Serial no. 120634, 28 gauge,
29 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight with a gold “2” at the base, standard Perazzi marking, 2001 dated Italian proofs,
interchangeable Teague chokes .021/.027 (inch) installed, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are
fitted to a coin finished sideplated boxlock action which displays broad leafy scroll over a matted background which extends
to the triggerguard, both tangs, and the toplever which has a gold inlaid “2”. The engraving is signed “GRANETTI” to the right of
the trigger for Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/
selector switch with gold inlaid “S”, “1”, and “2” indicators. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
forend with engraved fittings and a gold “2” on the Deeley release and a semi-pistol grip stock with horn grip cap, gold inscription oval
inscribed “SMR”, and checkered bare butt with horn heel and toe plates. Included is a matching numbered 29 1/2 inch .410 bore set with a gold “2” on the rib and fixed modified/improved modified chokes. Also included is a Perazzi takedown case and an extra choke tube. This gun is part of a three gun set with the previous and following lots. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured 13.9mm (.546 inches); minimum wall thickness .041/.042 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 15 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue, 99% original coin finish, a few small rubs on either side of the barrel ribs, some minor spotting near the muzzle on the barrels, light handling evidence throughout and an area on the comb of significant handling marks, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some storage wear. The extra barrel is excellent. A great chance to own a fine Italian small bore shotgun!
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
NOTICE THIS OUTSTANDING SIGNED MASTER ENGRAVED PERAZZI SCO/C SHOTGUN IS ONLY TWO SERIAL NUMBERS APART FROM THE PREVIOUS LOT