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LOT 3514
Caesar Guerini/Orvis 20 Gauge Uplander Special Over/Under Shotgun with Extra Barrel - Serial no. 120971, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead on the matted ventilated rib, chambers marked 3 inches with ejectors, and choke tube system (cylinder/improved cylinder) installed. The casehardened sideplated action is simply adorned with stippling on top behind the fences
and gold inlaid “ORVIS” on the underside a light flourish of floral scroll on the triggerguard. The action is fitted with a single gold washed trigger and selective manual safety. Mounted in a beautifully contrasted multipoint checkered forend with Anson button release and round knob pistol grip stock with serrated walnut buttplate. Includes a second set of 28 inch 28 gauge barrels with 2 3/4 inch
chambers and choke tube system (cylinder/improved cylinder), as well as three extra chokes (full, modified, improved modified) for each gun. Barrel measurements for the 28 gauge set (U/O): bore nine inches
from the breech measure .554/.553 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.029 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore nine inches from the breech measures .627/.628 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030; 1 3/8 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at the heel; 13 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and vibrant case colors with a few light handling marks. Wood is very fine with some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500 LOT 3515 Factory Engraved Beretta Model 687DU Ducks Unlimited Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. F35453B, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent r ib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a steel bead sight on the matted vent rib with chambers marked 3 inches, and choke tube system (modified/full). The coin action is engraved with Ducks Unlimited commemorative engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding game scenes of two ducks in marsh above “DUCKS UNLIMITED” on the left side plate, a trio of grouse in a field above “Maass” on the right side plate, and a lone grouse on the underside above “P. Beretta/Mod. 687 DU”. Fitted with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted selective manual safety. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip buttstock with blank initial escutcheon and solid brown recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at the heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with dings and scratches concentrated behind the bottom of the grip, and a hairline crack off the upper tang. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3516 Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 687DU Ducks Unlimited Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. F07028B, 20 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a steel bead sight on the matted vent rib with chambers marked 3 inches, and choke tube system (full/modified). The coin action is engraved with Ducks Unlimited commemorative engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding game scenes of two ducks in marsh above “DUCKS UNLIMITED” on the left side plate, a trio of grouse in a field above “Maass” on the right side plate, and a lone grouse on the underside above “P. Beretta/Mod. 687 DU”. Fitted with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted selective manual safety. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip buttstock with blank initial escutcheon and solid brown recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at the heel; 13 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue and 99% coin finish with handling marks concentrated on the barrels and trigger, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with a slight chip in the forend at the shoe, some dings and scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3517 Factory Engraved Beretta 28 Gauge Model 687DU Ducks Unlimited Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. F84810B, 28 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a steel bead sight on the matted vent rib with chambers marked 2 3/4 inches, and choke tube system (modified/full). The coin action is engraved with Ducks Unlimited commemorative engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding game scenes of two ducks in marsh above “DUCKS UNLIMITED” on the left side plate, a trio of grouse in a field above “Maass” on the right side plate, and a lone grouse on the underside above “P. Beretta/Mod. 687 DU”. Fitted with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted selective manual safety. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip buttstock with blank initial escutcheon and solid brown recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finish with some light handling marks and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with some dings and scratches, an absent sliver in the forend at the shoe, some chipping varnish around the left side plate and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 3518 Factory Engraved Beretta 410 Bore Model 687DU Ducks Unlimited Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. L18365B, 410 gauge, 26 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a steel bead sight on the matted vent rib with chambers marked 3 inches, and choke tube system (modified/full). The coin action is engraved with Ducks Unlimited commemorative engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding game scenes of two ducks in marsh above “DUCKS UNLIMITED” on the left side plate, a trio of grouse in a field above “Maass” on the right side plate, and a lone grouse on the underside above “P. Beretta/Mod. 687 DU”. Fitted with a gold washed single trigger and tang mounted selective manual safety. Mounted in a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip buttstock with blank initial escutcheon and solid brown recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3519
Beretta Model S687L Silver Pigeon The One Box Pheasant Hunt Commemorative Shotgun with Case - Serial no. E44917B, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior Steel barrels with single steel bead on the matted ventilated rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, choke tube system (improved cylinder/modified installed), and 1985 Italian proofs. The coin action displays floral scroll and bouquets on the sides with a pheasant, over/under shotgun, and a box of shells on the left, and “The One Box/Pheasant Hunt/25th Anniversary/1985” on the right. Fitted with a gold washed trigger and tang mounted automatic selective safety. Mounted in a multipoint checkered walnut forend with engraved shoe and Deeley release and pistol grip stock with ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad. Includes a Beretta takedown case containing a choke tool and two extra chokes (both full). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at the heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Wood is very good with some scattered minor handling marks, a shortened length of pull, and crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. 345 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500