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LOT 1489
Krieghoff K-80 Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set
with Case - Serial no. 14107, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib
ported bbl., blue/silver nitride finish, walnut stock. Built
with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on
the matted tapered step vent rib, porting on both tubes, import mark under forend, 1985 dated German proof marks, chokes marked
improved modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the silver nitride finished action which shows the “K80” logo on either
side as well as “K80/SHOTGUNS/of ULM/Ulm W.-Germany” on the underside. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The
gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend as well as a Wenig New American pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell and an
adjustable comb and rubber recoil pad. Included is a matching numbered 34 inch ported unsingle barrel with a full choke and 2 3/4 inch chamber, as well as an
aluminum takedown case that houses the entire set. Barrel measurements for the unsingle (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at 18.6mm
(.732 inches) and measured .740 inches; choke constriction .032 inches; minimum wall thickness .037 inches.
Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.6mm (.732 inches) and measured at .741/.742 inches; choke
constriction .015/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.038 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull;
weight 9 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and 99% original silver nitride finishes with minor handling evidence, a few scratches beneath the
forend, some light handling marks on the wood, and sharp checkering on the forend and Wenig stock. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel is also excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1488
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Caesar Guerini
Invictus V Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 146426, 12 gauge, 31 7/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights (front bead absent) on the
matted flat vent rib, vented side ribs, standard factory markings, 2016 dated Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes
(improved cylinder/improved cylinder installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin
finished sideplated action which displays scroll engraving surrounding a relief inlaid gold quail on the right, a gold pheasant on
the left, a quail bust on the toplever, “CAESAR/GUERINI” banners on either side, and an “INVICTUS” banner on the underside. The
engraving is signed on the triggerplate “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features a single gold washed 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 pistol grip stock
with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and black rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both measure .732
inches; choke; minimum wall thickness .032/.032 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 8 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 1487
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli
Game Scene Engraved
Beretta 20/28 Gauge Model
687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set
with Case - Serial no. P22572B, 20/28 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Excelsior
steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which marked with a gold “2” at the base, 2002 dated Italian
proofs, interchangeable chokes (skeet/cylinder installed), and chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to the coin finished sideplated action which displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding “Beretta/
Gallery” marked on the underside. The trigger plate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features a
single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered semi-Schnabel forend with
engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and a factory recoil pad. Included is a second matching set of 30 inch 20 gauge barrels with its own forend, 3 inch chambers,
and cylinder/improved cylinder chokes installed. Also included is a factory takedown case containing six extra chokes, three 28 gauge (improved cylinder, modified, improved modified) and three
20 gauge (skeet, modified, improved modified). Barrel measurements for the 20 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 15.9mm (.626 inches);
minimum wall thickness .032/.032 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved and measured at 13.9mm (.547 inches); minimum wall thickness
.036/.036 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with minor dings, scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The
extra barrel set is very fine with a few marks and a dent in the rib towards the muzzle.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000