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LOT 3508
Consecutive Pair of Armas Garbi Model 101 Hand
Detachable Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns with
Case -A) Armas Garbi Model 101 Shotgun - Serial
no. -27-03-005-95-, 12 gauge, 28 1/16 inch solid rib
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Each gun in this pair was built
with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave game rib,
importer mark on left barrel, 1995 dated Spanish proof marks, chokes marked improved
cylinder/modified, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Each barrel set is fitted
to casehardened hand detachable sidelock action, which displays attractive floral scroll
engraving and features bushed firing pins, double triggers (front is articulated), and an
automatic tang mounted safety. The guns are both fitted with an attractive well-figured
and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a straight grip
stock with teardrop carved drop points and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Included
is a canvas flat case that houses both guns. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured
.728/.731 inches; choke constriction .007/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.026 inches; 1
9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue finish with some scratches on the barrels,
95% original case colors with a few areas of thinning at the edges, a few scratches in the wood, a
small crack at the left of the stock head behind the fence, and crisp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
B) Armas Garbi Model 101 Shotgun - Serial no. -27-03-006-95-, 12 gauge, 28 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. As described in “A”. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at
18.5mm (.728 inches); choke constriction .007/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.029 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at
heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue with a few scratches on the barrels, 95% plus original case colors with some minor edge
wear, slight wear along the rib, a few minor marks on the wood, slight patches of varnish thinning, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 3507
Factory Engraved
Beretta Model 471
Silver Hawk Double Barrel Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. S11956A, 12 gauge, 28 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued steel barrels featuring a
single bead sight on the smooth concave
solid rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors, 2007 dated Italian proof marks,
and interchangeable chokes (modified/full installed). The barrels are fitted to the coin finished
boxlock action which shows scroll engraving surrounding the maker and model markings as well as a gold inlaid hawk on the toplever. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic
safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with lightly engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes the
original box, a factory takedown case, and three extra choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel;
14 3/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with wear and some tears.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3506
Factory Engraved
and Gold Inlaid Vincenzo Bernardelli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
- Serial no. 2470, 12 gauge, 28 3/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel
barrels with a single white bead sight on the matted solid rib, entire top surface of both barrels
matted, 1973 dated Italian proofs, import mark under forend, 2 3/4
inch chambers with ejectors, and bands of engraving at either breech.
The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays attractive light
scrollwork surrounding banners reading “V. BERNARDELLI” on the left and “R. INNOCENTI” on the right, both in
fine gold inlay, as well as a gold inlaid mallard on the toplever. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single non-
selective trigger, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Attractive, highly contrasting straight grain, multi-point
checkered beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with factory brown rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements
(R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved and measured at 18.6mm (.732 inches); choke constriction .033/.040 inches; minimum
wall thickness .027/.026 inches; 1 1/16 inch drop at comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original coin finish with some areas of discoloration, light handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000