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LOT 486
Stunning Factory Engraved Cosmi Lusso Break Action Semi-Automatic
Shotgun - Serial no. 5125, 12 gauge, 26 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Founded by Rudolfo Cosmi, the firm has built a reputation amongst shooters as a
manufacturer of extremely well shooting guns over the years. Remarkably, this design dates to around the
turn of the 20th century, Cosmi guns appear to be both futuristic while also hearkening to the past with
its unique break action semi-automatic action. The gun is operated by breaking the action to expose the
internals, loading shells in the magazine tube which is housed in the stock, placing a round in the chamber, then manually cocking the hammer before closing the action and making the gun ready to
fire. The gun is built with a blued Bohler Antinit steel barrel featuring single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 1977 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke constriction of .033 inches. The
blued portion of the action is unadorned aside from the Cosmi factory marking on the left side reading “COSMI BREVto ANCONA ITALY”, while the coin finished portion of the action is highly decorated
and shows attractive scrolling floral vinework over a darkened background in deep relief. While the engraving is stunning, it is unfortunately unsigned, though it was clearly done by the hand of a
highly skilled master of the craft. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with front sling swivel as well as a pistol grip stock with rear sling swivel and a BMR rubber
recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with some plum hue, 99% original coin finish, some minor loss in the darkened background on the underside, a few minor dings in the wood, minor
handling evidence, stress line at upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A fine opportunity to own one of the finest semi-automatic guns extant!
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 487
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Game
Scene Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 687
Extra Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Shotgun Two
Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. U62500B, 20 gauge,
30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with
blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold “1” at the base, 2005 dated Italian proof
marks, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and Briley choke system (improved cylinder/improved cylinder installed). The barrels are
fitted to the coin finished sideplated action which displays a pair of woodcocks on the left and four grouse on the right all encompassed
by floral scrollwork. The triggerplate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm to the right of the trigger. The gun features a
single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and a gold “1” on the release as well as a pistol grip stock with blank silver inscription oval and
a leather covered recoil pad. Included is a second matching numbered 30 inch 28 gauge barrel set with “2”s in place of “1”s. Also included
is a canvas and wood takedown case, four extra 20 gauge chokes (cylinder, two skeet, and improved modified), and five extra 28 gauge
chokes (cylinder, skeet, two modified, and improved modified). Barrel measurements for the extra set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches
from the breech .549/.549 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.038 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .628/.626 inches; minimum wall thickness
.037/.037 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 13/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few patches of dried grease, a few freckles of spotting, a couple small marks in the wood, and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case and extra barrel set are excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000