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Gorgeous Pair of Factory L. Vibrioni Signed and Engraved Perazzi 20 Gauge SC3 Over/ Under Shotguns with Case -A) Perazzi SC3 Shotgun - Serial no. 138568, 20 gauge, 30 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Perazzi makes some strikingly beautiful gun and of the finest handling and shooting guns in the world,. This pair is an excellent example of the quality of work one expects to see when they hear the name Perazzi. Each gun in the pair was built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat vent rib which is marked at the base with a gold inlaid “1” or “2”, standard Perazzi markings at the left of the
breech, light engraving around the upper chamber area, 2007 dated Italian proofs, threads for Briley chokes (none installed or included), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels of both guns are mated to a highly attractive coin finished boxlock action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving which extends to the triggerguard and toplever which is inlaid with a gold “1” or “2”. The guns are both signed “L. VIBRIONI” on the triggerplate to the right of the trigger. Each gun features a single non-selective gold plated trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety with a gold “S” safety indicator. The guns are both fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a gold “1” or “2” on the Deeley style release as well as a pistol grip stock with horn heel and toe plates around a checkered bare butt. Included is a factory takedown case that houses both guns. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 15.9mm (.626 inches); minimum wall thickness .035/.035 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 15 15/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few tiny freckles of spotting on the upper barrel, a few minor handling marks, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some interior deterioration. B) Perazzi SC3 Shotgun - Serial no. 138569, 20 gauge, 30 3/34 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 15.9mm (.626 inches); minimum wall thickness .035/.036 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 15 15/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. This is a great chance to own a beautiful pair of Italian shotguns! Estimate: 22,500 - 35,000
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