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LOT 488
Exceptional Master Engraved Diego Bonsi Signed
Famars Excalibur Over/Under 28 Gauge Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. F0244, 28 gauge, 29 1/4 inch
vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Single steel
bead sight on the matte vent rib barrels with 2 3/4
inch chambers, automatic ejectors, and full/modified
chokes. The coin finished receiver features highly
detailed Bulino style game scene engraving of pheasants on the right, mallards on the left, and a woodcock on the underside. The scenes are
complimented by detailed fine line backgrounds, and the balance is engraved in intricate scroll designs. The trigger plate is signed “D BONSI” on
the right side. Fitted with a single non-selective trigger, tang mounted thumb safety, and the Famars patented drop out trigger group. Mounted
on a high grade checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with contrasting dark mineral lines, and a finely checkered bare butt. The barrel and
stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .545/.545 inch; wall thickness at nine inches from breech .0375/.0375 inch; drop at
comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches. Includes a suede covered Famars takedown case with extra firing pins and springs, and papers.
CONDITION: Excellent. 99% original finish remains with minimal light handling marks overall. The wood is also excellent with a few small impressions. Mechanically excellent. The
case is excellent with light storage marks.
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000