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LOT 504
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid F.A.I.R. 16 Gauge Jubilee Prestige Over/Under Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 305193, 16 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish, walnut
stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2018 dated
Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes improved modified/modified installed, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened action with pierced toplever which displays scroll
engraving surrounding a pair of quail on the left, a woodcock on the underside, and a pair of quail on the right, all
inlaid in gold. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate “inc. Ri. Pa.”. The gun features a single trigger and a tang
mounted safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel forend
with engraved forend iron as well as a round knob pistol semi-grip stock with gold inscription oval and serrated wood
buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra chokes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 501
Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 687DU Ducks Unlimited Over/
Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. F09050B, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 1988
dated Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes (skeet/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which shows
engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding two ducks in marsh above “DUCKS UNLIMITED” on
the left sideplate, a trio of grouse in a field above “Maass” on the right sideplate, and a grouse on
the underside above “P. Beretta/Mod. 687 DU”. The gun features a gold single trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with
engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with blank initial oval and black rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory commemorative takedown case and five extra chokes (.005”, .010”, improved cylinder,
modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at the heel; 13 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, original finish with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few minor dings and scratches and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is very
good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 503
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Rizzini Round Body Over/Under Shotgun with Case
- Serial no. 90276, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted vent rib, import mark under forend, 2014 dated Italian proof mark, 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). The barrels are fitted
to a coin finished round body action which displays beautiful Acanthus scroll engraving surrounding “RIZZINI” in banners
on either side and “Round Body” in a banner on the underside all over a matted blackened background. The triggerplate is
signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli”. 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 forend iron as well as a round knob semi-pistol grip stock with serrated wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra choke tubes
(cylinder, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 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: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 502
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Engraved Antonio
Zoli 20 Gauge Pernice Round Body Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 251343, 20 gauge, 29 1/2 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on
the matted solid rib, “Antonio Zoli” marked in gold, 2018 dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes (“U2”/”U1” installed), and 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened round body action with extensive Acanthus scroll engraving
surrounding a gold “Z” and “ROUND BODY/PERNICE” marked on the underside. The engraving is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” to the right of the
trigger. The gun features a single adjustable trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point
checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with wood buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16
inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence. There is a repaired small crack at the rear left of the forend; otherwise, the
wood is very fine with a stripe of red coloration on the left of the stock and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 500
Factory Game Scene
Engraved Chapuis 20 Gauge
Super-Orion Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 47715, 20 gauge, 27 9/16 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. The gun is built with a blued steel barrel featuring a single bead sight on the matted vent
rib, French proof and an import mark under the forend, interchangeable chokes (cylinder/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished triggerplate action which displays scroll engraving surrounding
a trio of pheasants on the left, a flock of mallards on the right, and a Brittney spaniel with a downed woodcock in its mouth on the underside with
each scene signed “Ivan”. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as
well as a straight grip stock with checkered wood buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue finish, 97% original coin finish, some spotting on the upper tang, and minor handling evidence. The wood is excellent with a few minor marks and
sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500