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LOT 1460
Factory Master Oscar Granetti Signed and Engraved Piotti 28 Gauge BSEE Boxlock Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 7505, 28 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built
with blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid
rib which is marked “R. M. YATES” in gold,
import marked under the forend, a band of
engraving at the breech, standard markings,
1980 dated Italian proof marks, and 2 3/4
inch chambers with automatic ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to a casehardened scalloped
boxlock action which displays highly attractive tight floral scroll with interspersed bouquets that extend
to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The engraving is signed on the right side of the triggerplate
“GRANETTI” for the Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. The gun features double triggers, a right hand rolled
triggerguard, and manual tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
beavertail forend with engraved fittings, Anson button release, and a gold Piotti emblem inlaid into the underside as well as
a straight grip stock with a leather covered recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore measured nine inches from
the breech both proofed and measured at 14.0mm (.551 inches); choke constriction .004/.016 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 13/16
inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, and light handling evidence. There is a tiny crack at the left of the stock head; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few light dings and
scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 1461
Oscar Granetti Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Piotti Double Barrel Shotgun -
Serial no. 9630, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 2000 and built with blued steel barrels with brass bead sight on the concave solid
rib marked “F.LLI PIOTTI ITALY” near
the breach, import marked under the
forend, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and a
band of engraving at the breech. The
barrels are mated to a casehardened
scalloped boxlock action displaying
excellently executed floral tight
scroll with interspersed bouquets
extending to the toplever and right hand rolled triggerguard. Both sides of
the action are gold inlaid “FLLI PIOTTI”. The engraving is signed on the right side of the triggerplate “GRANETTI” for
the Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. Fitted with double triggers and manual tang mounted safety with gold
inlaid “SAFE”. The shotgun is mounted with a magnificently figured multipoint checkered walnut splinter forend
with engraved fittings and Anson button release and straight grip stock with a leather wrapped recoil pad. Barrel
and stock measurements (R/L): bore measured nine inches from the breech .779/.776 inches; choke constriction .005/.015
inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.027 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue and case colors with some light handling marks, high edge wear, and crisp engraving and forend and stock checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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