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LOT 505
Factory Galeazzi Signed and Master
Game Scene Engraved Perazzi SC3 Over/Under Shotgun
- Serial no. 36609, 12 gauge, 29 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel bifurcated
lump barrels featuring single orange sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard
factory markings, light engraving
around the monoblock, 1984 dated
Italian proof marks, import mark
under the forend, and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the coin
finished triggerplate action which
displays attractive scroll engraving
encompassing a set of three wonderfully cut game bird scenes as well as a gold inlaid set of two letter initials
on the trigger guard. The game scenes depict a trio of dogs on point over a covey quail on the left, a pair
of mallards over a pond on the underside, and a pair dogs watching a flushed covey in the distance on the
right. The engraving is signed “inc. Galeazzi” to the right of the triggerplate for one of the master engravers
of that family. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with an
attractively figured forend with engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable
comb, and a black rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the
breech both proofed at 18.4 mm (.724 inches) and measured .727/.726 inches; choke constrictions .030/.045 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.029 inches; 1 1/16 inch drop
at comb; 1 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some minor spots of discoloration on the coin. The replacement
stock and original forend are very good with some varnish flaking, a few light dings and scratches, slight cracks forming at the top tang, and slightly worn checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 506
Factory Ri. Pa. Signed,
Engraved, and Gold Inlaid
Perazzi MX2000 S Over/
Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 124622, 12 gauge, 29 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut
stock. Built with blued steel bifurcated lump barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted flat vent
rib, standard markings on the barrel wings, 2002 dated Italian proof marks on the flats, and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished action which displays attractive
scroll engraving surrounding “Perazzi MX2000 S” inlaid in gold on either side. The engraving is signed “inc. Ri
Pa” for the engraver that executed the work. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual
safety/selector. The gun is fitted to an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock
with leather faced rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 18.7 mm (.736 inches); choke constriction
.012/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minor handling evidence, a few light marks on the underside of the forend, and sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent. Case interior is separating.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000 451 451