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LOT 494
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and
Engraved Caesar Guerini Ellipse Evo
Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial
no. 129517, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib
bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted adjustable
high rib, 2011 Italian proof marks, chambers marked 2
3/4 inches with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable
choke tubes (modified/improved cylinder installed). The barrels are fitted to a the coin
finished triggerplate action which displays extensive tight English scroll engraving with a large flourish of acanthus scroll over a blackened background at the center on either side as well as on the toplever
and fences. The engraving is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and
multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with adjustable comb, right hand palm swell, and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a Caesar Guerini takedown case,
hat, and four extra choke tubes (cylinder, skeet, improved cylinder, and light modified). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.7mm (.736 inches) and both
measured .733 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.032 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few light scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 497
Factory Bottega C.
Giovanelli Signed and Game Scene
Engraved Rizzini S1000 Over/Under
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 88616,
12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with
dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, vented side ribs, 2014 dated Italian proof mark, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (modified/full installed). The coin finished
sideplated action with pierced toplever displays scroll engraving surrounding a pair of mallards taking flight on the left and a pair of pheasants taking flight on the right with “RIZZINI” banners on either
side and “S1000” on the underside. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate “Bottega C. Giovanelli”. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with
a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron and a full pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell and factory rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and three
extra choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 496
Factory Bottega C.
Giovanelli Engraved
Caesar Guerini
Maxum Over/Under Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 177845, 12
gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted
flat solid rib, standard markings, 2023 dated Italian proof marks, light engraving at the upper breech, interchangeable choke (cylinder/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened sideplated boxlock action which displays beautiful full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding “CAESAR/GUERINI” on either side
and “MAXUM” on the underside. The triggerplate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted
with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved iron as well as a round knob semi-pistol grip stock with serrated wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case, original shipping box,
and three extra chokes (modified. improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The shipping box is very good.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 495
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli
Engraved Beretta Model 687
EELL Sporting Over/Under
Shotgun - Serial no. N11485B, 12 gauge, 28
inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued Excelsior steel barrels featuring
dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 1999
dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed), and
3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished sideplated
action which displays extensive Acanthus scroll engraving surrounding “Beretta/Gallery” marked on the underside. The triggerplate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features
an adjustable single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a full pistol grip
stock with blank inscription oval and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. Included is a non-matching factory box. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved and measured at
18.4mm (.724 inches); minimum wall thickness .036/.039 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000