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LOT 1490
Outstanding Factory Master Giuseppe Zacchi
Signed and Game Scene Engraved Perazzi 20
Gauge MX8 SC3 Over/Under Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. 117862, 20 gauge, 28 3/8 inch
vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. The
Perazzi name goes hand in hand with excellence,
with this shotgun being a fine example to that
end. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a
single brass bead sight on the matted flat vent
rib, wavy line border around the upper chamber
area, standard factory markings, Italian proof
marks dated 2000, interchangeable chokes (“4”/”6”
installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished
triggerplate action with removable trigger group which
displays beautifully executed scroll engraving
surrounding a pair of red-legged partridge in flight
on the left side, a single grey partridge taking
flight from a branch on the right, and stag skull
with a cross between its antlers making reference
to Saint Hubertus, the Patron Saint of hunters on
the underside. The engraving is signed to the right
of the triggerplate “ZACCHI” for Perazzi Master
Engraver Giuseppe Zacchi. The gun features a
single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual
safety with gold inlaid “S” safety indicator. The
gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and
multi-point checkered English style forend with
engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock
with a black rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory
takedown case, snap caps, stock tool, and five
extra choke tubes (“0”, “2”, “6”, “8”, and “10”). Barrel
and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech both proofed and
measured at 15.9mm (.626 inches); minimum
wall thickness .039/.036 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at
comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and 98% original coin finishes, some minor handling evidence, and a few freckles of spotting on the left side of the action.
The wood is very fine, showing a few minor dings and scratches as well as sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good. A great opportunity to own a fine
shotgun from one of Italy’s finest makers!
Estimate: 10,000 - 18,000