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LOT 1495
Factory Engraved W&C Scott “The Bowood” Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 146581, 12 gauge,
28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight
on the smooth concave game rib, light engraving at the breech, factory markings on the barrels, 1981 dated Birmingham
proofs, choke constrictions of .013/.026 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to
a fine casehardened scalloped boxlock action which displays scroll engraving surrounding “W. & C. SCOTT” on either side
and “THE/BOWOOD” on the underside. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold
inlaid “SAFE”. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as
a straight hand stock with a gold inscription oval marked with “DT” and a tiny “BS/375” and a Silver’s recoil pad. Includes
a leather maker’s case, oiler, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at
heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue and casehardened finishes with some streaking on the barrels, a slight patch of spotting on the right tube,
some small scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1494
Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
30188, 12 gauge, 31 7/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring dual bead sights on the hand
filed and stepped vent rib, factory markings on
both tubes, single band of engraving at the breech, 1962 dated Italian proof marks, and
2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished
sidelock action which displays full coverage ornamental scroll and floral engraving
often found on Italian guns, surrounding “ANTONIO ZOLI/GARDONE VT/BRESCIA” in a banner
on the underside. The gun features bushed gas checked firing pins, cocking indicators on the lockplates, a single selective trigger,
and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a handsomely figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend
with engraved forend iron and a round knob pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with factory buttplate. Included is a leather takedown
case containing cleaning tools with Atkin, Grant & Lang Ltd. trade label. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .729/.729 inches; choke
constriction .025/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.025 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, some scattered minor spotting on the barrels, minor handling evidence, a scratch on the bottom of the forend by the iron, and sharp
checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1493
Factory Engraved Abercrombie & Fitch Retailed Zoli & Rizzini Double Barrel Shotgun
- Serial no. 4909, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted solid rib, “-ABERCROMBIE & FITCH/-MADE-IN-ITALY-” retail marking
on left, 1967 dated Italian proof marks, choke constrictions of .010/.023 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The barrels
are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays light border engraving and features double triggers, gas checked firing pins, and
automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend and round knob pistol grip stock
with blank inscription oval and a black checkered buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 11/17 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of
pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, stress line at the upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 1492
Factory Game Scene Engraved Darne 16 Gauge Grade 20 Sliding Breech Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. RR138, 16 gauge, 26 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass
bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, three wedges of scroll engraving
at the breech, front sling swivel, period nitro proofs on flats dating to between
1923 and 1962, ten Darne punch marks on the flats indicating the gun is a grade 20, and
chokes marked 2 1/2 inches with extractors. Per the consignor, the highest grades, grades 19, 20, 21,
and 22, were Darne’s presentation grades and of highest quality. The barrels are mated to a beautifully
coin finished engraved sliding breech action which displays carved fences and highly attractive scroll
engraving surrounding two game scenes depicting two stags and a hind on the left and a pointer flushing a mallard on the
right. The gun features bright pins, double triggers, and slide safety with gold inlaid “F” and “S” indicators. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered
forend with horn tip as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with engraved rear sling swivel and checkered horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech both .670 inches; choke constriction .021/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.029 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14
3/8 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with some minor dings and spotting on the barrels, 98% original coin finish with minor areas of discoloration and dried grease, a few small dings and scratches in the
wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000