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LOT 1446
Gorgeous Pair of
Rinaldin Signed and
Master Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Giubileo II EELL
Double Barrel Shotguns with Case -A) Beretta Giubileo II
Shotgun - Serial no. S07583A, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Each gun in this fine pair was built with blued Excelsior steel
monoblock barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is
marked “BERETTA” along with a gold inlaid “1” or “2”, a single band of engraving over the monoblock
seam, Italian proof marks dating to 2005, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels of each gun
are fitted to a coin finished sideplated boxlock action which displays near full coverage masterfully executed
foliate scroll engraving interspersed with floral bouquets and surrounding “P. BERETTA” signature banners on either
sideplate as well as on the underside along with a
gold inlaid bar reading “Giubileo II”. There is also
a small gold inlaid “1” or “2” behind the trigger
guard on the lower tangs. The triggerplates are
signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli Inc. Rinaldin” for
the Master Engraver working with the famous
firm. The guns feature a single trigger and a tang
mounted automatic safety/selector. The guns
are both fitted with a beautifully figured and
multi-point checkered forend with engraved
iron, Anson button release with a gold “1” or “2”,
and a gold inlaid Safari Club International crest.
The straight hand stocks are exceptionally well-figured and
feature the same multi-point checkering as well as a checkered wooden buttplate. Included is a maker’s black oak and
leather flat case that houses both guns and features an SCI logo along with the Beretta logo on the interior lid. The
case is lined with tan and black leather and contains two sets of snap caps, two oilers, and a compliment of cleaning
tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at
16.0 mm (.630 inches); choke constriction .010/.015 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.034 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop
at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp
checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
B) Beretta Giubileo II Shotgun - Serial no.
S07584A, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
coin 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 16.0 mm (.630 inches);
choke constriction .010/.015 inches; minimum
wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop
at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length
of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
original blue and coin finishes with minor
handling evidence and sharp checkering on
the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Don’t miss this chance at a fantastic pair of
Italian doubles!
Estimate: 22,500 - 35,000
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