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Beautiful Factory “INGLESE.GOLDANI” Signed and Game Scene Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Sidelock
Ejector Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 512, 12 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/brushed bright finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the smooth concave
solid rib, “abbiatico & salvinelli” inlaid in gold on the left tube near the breech, import mark under the forend, Italian
proof marks dated 1983 (“AL”), chokes marked “***”/”**” (modified/improved modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the brushed bright Holland & Holland type assisted-opening sidelock action which displays
highly attractive scroll engraving surrounding a trio of highly detailed game scenes before flowing onto the trigger guard,
toplever, and both tangs, the bottom of which has the serial number in gold. The game scenes consist of a flushed covey of
grouse in flight on the left in a mountain scene, a pointer with a shot woodcock in its mouth on the underside, and a pointer with
a shot pheasant cock on the right in a wooded scene. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate to the right of the guard “INGLESE.
GOLDANI.INC.” The maker’s marks, serial number, and gauge marking are inlaid in gold on the watertable. The gun features bushed firing pins, a
single trigger, a right hand rolled trigger guard, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator.
The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved iron as well as a gold inlaid A&S crest with three letter initial monogram.
The straight hand stock is of the same lovely beautiful figure and checkering with tear drop carved drop points, diamond cross section at the wrist, and a checkered bare butt.
Includes a factory leather flat case with “H.E.B.” on the lid, factory trade label, snap caps, and oiler.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and both measured .729 inches; choke constriction
.014/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.024 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling evidence, a few tiny freckles of scattered spotting on the
barrels, a few small pressure marks on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good. A great chance to own a
fantastic Italian double gun!
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000 427