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Included with each gun is a matching numbered and
engraved set of 28 inch 28 gauge barrels numbered
with a gold “1” or “2” at the breech and on their
respective matching engraved forends. Also included is
a factory wood and leather takedown case for each gun
along with its extra barrel set. This pair is consecutively
serial numbered with one another as well as with the
previous lot in this auction, another fine pair of Fabbri
guns in 12 gauge.
Barrel measurements for the 28 gauge set (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed
and measured 14.0mm (.551 inches); choke constriction
.008/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.028
inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 20 gauge
set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
both proofed and measured at 16.0mm (.630 inches);
choke constriction .023/.032 inches; minimum wall
thickness .025/.024 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1
13/16 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-
off 1/8 inch; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original
blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling
evidence and sharp checkering on the forend and stock.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with light
transit wear and the 28 gauge barrel set is excellent.
B) Ivo Fabbri Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no.
E825, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/brushed
bright finish, walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel
measurements for the 28 gauge set (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed
and measured 14.0mm (.551 inches); choke constriction
.008/.010 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.028
inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 20 gauge
set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
both proofed and measured at 16.0mm (.630 inches);
choke constriction .025/.034 inches; minimum wall
thickness .023/.022 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1
13/16 inch drop at heel; 13 15/16 inch length of pull;
cast-off 1/8 inch; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original
blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling
evidence, slight blemishes in the wood finish at the
left of the toe, and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine and
the 28 gauge barrel set is excellent. This is a rare chance
to own a highly desirable set of fine Italian guns from
one of the world’s top makers, do not let this chance
pass you by!
Estimate: 225,000 - 375,000
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