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LOT 507
Cased Limited Production Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed, Relief Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester One of One Thousand European Model 94 Lever Action Carbine with Certificate of Authenticity
- Serial no. 4490000, 30-30 Win cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. There were only 250 of these One of One Thousand Model 94 carbines
exclusively engraved for Winchester with this carbine being number 29. The Italian nitro proofed receiver features profuse relief engraved floral scrollwork on a matte background, gold inlaid scroll bordering, and highly detailed panel scenes beautifully engraved on each side.
The left side of the receiver has the iconic Winchester horse and rider logo, and the right side of the receiver has a bugling elk standing over another elk
in a mountain scene. The lower left side of the receiver is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli 029/250”. The receiver is import marked. The floral scrollwork extends to both barrel bands and buttplate, an engraved floral motif accented with gold inlaid scroll bordering appears on the lever, a floral blossom is engraved on the magazine tube cap, and gold
inlaid bands are found on the barrel at the breech and muzzle. “One of One Thousand” is signed in gold on the barrel and buttplate. The tang model marking, Model 94 barrel legend and serial number are also in gold. The highly figure walnut forearm and straight grip stock feature fine checkering. Includes a Winchester One of One Thousand combination lock case featuring an original blank oval brass plaque and a certificate of authenticity affirming this Model 94 is no. 29 of only 250 carbines. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
LOT 508
Cased Limited Production Giovanelli Signed Engraved Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 94 One of One Thousand Lever Action Rifle - Serial no. 4747000, 30-30 Win cal., 20 inch octagon bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1980 as one of a mere 250 embellished by engraver Bottega C. Giovanelli. The barrel has been gold inlaid with two bands (one thick, one thin), intertwining lines, model and caliber
markings, and script “One of One Thousand” flanked by a spray of floral scroll. The coin finished receiver features near full coverage masterfully executed floral scroll engraving with game scenes consisting of a roaring bear on the right in the woods and a ram bust in
mountainous scene with the animals inlaid in relief gold with serial number inlaid in gold on the underside and “Winchester 1/1000” on the upper tang. The floral scroll motifs continue down the lever, as well as adorning the forend cap and buttplate. The lower left side is signed “Bottega C.
Giovanelli 239/250”. Import marked on the receiver. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock. Includes a Winchester carry case with One of One Thousand trade label. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original finish, minimal handling marks, minor discoloration on the receiver, and crisp engraving and checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
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