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JOHN V. MOYNES, FORMER ITHACA GUN COMPANY PRESIDENT
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LOT 3487
Factory Engraved Flli. Piotti Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 6727, 12 gauge, 27 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1975 and built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib marked “PIOTTI BROS ITALY” ahead of a light spray of floral scroll, single band of engraving at the breech, 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
engraving is signed on the triggerplate to the right of the triggerguard “INC. GRANETTI”. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers
(front is articulated), and automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and an Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with brass initial escutcheon and brown Decelerator recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at
18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .728/. inches; choke constriction .011/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.020 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus professionally refinished blue finish on the barrels, 99% plus original coin finish with limited handling marks, a softened barrel marking, and crisp engraving. Wood is
very fine with scattered dings and scratches, and slightly softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
LOT 3488
Factory Fausto Galleazzi Engraved Perazzi Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Owned by Former President of Ithaca Gun Company John V. Moynes with Case - Serial no. 4968, 12 gauge, 33 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1977 and built with a blued Acciato Special steel barrel with white front and steel mid bead sights on the step-up matted vent rib, 2 3/4 inch chamber with ejector, and interchangeable chokes (11 installed). The barrel is mated to a coin action displaying
magnificent flowing relief scroll engraving with leafy motifs on a matted background which extends onto the top lever and triggerguard. Fitted with a single trigger and tang mounted safety. The shotgun is mounted in a magnificently contrasted multipoint checkered walnut beavertail forearm with engraved fittings and pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with ventilated Perazzi recoil pad. Includes a takedown case containing a choke tool and two extra chokes (7 and 9). Also included is correspondence between Mauro Perazzi, Perazzi founder Danielle Perazzi’s son, and John V. Moynes, the then President of Ithaca
Gun Company. The letter from Perazzi infers that the initial reason for the letter was to find out who the engravers were who embellished his Perazzi shotguns. The letter in return from Mauro states that this
shotgun was engraved by Italian engraver Fausto Galeazzi. The return letter from Moyne questions the information from Perazzi, but goes on to offer importing Perazzi shotguns for the firm after their deal with
Winchester was discontinued. He concludes his letter by asking Mauro to confirm the information on the engraving and stating what a pleasure it is to own such a fine shotgun as Perazzis are. Barrel and stock measurements: bore measured nine inches from the breech .731 inches; minimum wall thickness .055 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at the comb; 1 7/16 inch drop at the heel of the Monte Carlo cheekpiece; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engraving and forearm and stock checkering. The safety needs some work; otherwise mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Provenance: President of Ithaca Gun Co. John V. Moynes. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3489
Factory Engraved Webley & Scott Model 700 Double Barrel Shotgun Owned by Former President of Ithaca Gun Company John V. Moynes with Case - Serial no. 144407, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels with a single bead sight
on the smooth concave solid rib, 1975 dated Birmingham proofs, import mark under forend,
choke constrictions of .010/.030 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays scroll engraving and features double triggers and an automatic tang
mounted safety. The gun is mounted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with a blank inscription oval and a checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas bound takedown case containing cleaning tools, oil, a nickel oiler, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Also included with the shotgun is a series of correspondence between Webley & Scott and John V. Moynes, the then President of Ithaca Gun Company, stating that this is the last Model 700 shotgun manufactured after the model’s 30 year tenure. The other letters are mostly centered around the possibility of Ithaca importing in-the-white barrels and actions for the Ithaca custom gun shop to embellish and stock for the American market. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall, 99% plus professionally refinished blue on the barrels and original case colors, and crisp receiver engraving, some light handling marks and crisp forend and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Provenance: President of Ithaca Gun Co. John Moynes. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000