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408 Estimate: 18,000 - 25,000
LOT 433
Factory Engraved Flli. Piotti Sidelock
Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no.
7161, 12 gauge, 27 1/2 inch solid rib
bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built
with blued steel chopperlump barrels
featuring a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, marked “ACCIAIO SIAU UM6”
and “FLLI PIOTTI GARDONE VT” on the right and left respectively, single band of engraving at the breech, 1978 dated Italian
proofs on the flats, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a coin finished sidelock action which displays attractive bouquet and scroll engraving extending to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The action is import
marked on the watertable. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate to the right of the triggerguard “PIOTTI”. The gun features
bushed firing pins, a single non-selective trigger, and manual tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered semi-beavertail forend with engraved fittings and an Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock
with leather covered recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .726 inches; choke constriction .014/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .020/.021 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish, 90% original coin finish, a few small pits at the left breech, scattered minor spotting, some discoloration on the underside of the action and triggerguard, and overall light handling evidence. The wood is excellent with a few minor handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.