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LOT 1482
Signed Engraved A & S Famars Zeus Grade 410 Gauge Box Lock Double Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 777, 410 gauge, 28 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/satin grey finish, walnut stock.
Famars shotguns are some of the finest in the world and were available on a custom order basis
only. The company ceased production in 2012. This shotgun features a round body triggerplate
action. The action, trigger guard, toplever, and forend iron are very nicely engraved with fine
English scroll patterns. Each side of the action has “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” in a banner and the
underside has “ZEUS” in a banner. Just to the right front of the trigger guard is signed “G. SABATTI
INC.”. The serial number is engraved in a banner on the lower tang, and the matching serial
number is marked on the water table, barrel flat, and on the forend iron. The side of the left barrel
near the breech is marked “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI”. Single bead sight on the smooth concave
game rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, choked modified/modified. Blue barrels, satin
grey remaining metal surfaces, double triggers, tang mounted manual
safety and mounted with a very nicely figured multi-point checkered
walnut forend and straight grip with diamond shaped hand stock with
a checkered bare butt. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches, drop at the heel
is 1 3/8 inches, the drop at the comb is 1 1/8 inches, and the weight is 5 lbs. 3 oz. Includes a
lightweight leather takedown case with leather corner protectors, straps and handle, and wine
colored velvet lining with a leather A&S label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a 3 piece
cleaning rod, a round nickel container, with screw-on lid and 3 cleaning rod attachments.
CONDITION: Near new with only a few minor scratches on the right side of the barrel. The case is
fine with a small moderate gouge, and some minor wear and scratches on the exterior, and some
minor contact wear on the lining.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500