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LOT 1447
Outstanding Factory Gian
Marco Sabatti Signed and Bulino
Game Scene Master Engraved Fratelli
Rizzini 20 Gauge R1-E Sidelock Double Barrel
Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 2298, 20
gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/brushed bright finish, walnut
stock. Fratelli Rizzini are builders of only the finest guns, with only
some 25 being built by the firm every year creating a long waiting list, which
is unsurprising given that each gun takes over 1,000 hours to complete! The
craftsmanship displayed by the artisans who build these guns is outstanding
and is amongst the best in the world. With a combination of high-tech
manufacturing methods, old world hand fitting, and the use of only the top
engravers in the world, Fratelli Rizzini is truly a standout builder of fine arms.
The gun was built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single
nickel bead sight on the smooth concave tapered solid rib which is signed with
the hand cut signature “Flli. RIZZINI MAGNO VT” along with a small flourish of
floral scroll surrounding a small gold inlaid “I” at the base, 2005 dated Italian
proof marks, import mark on right tube under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The brushed bright finished sidelock action engraved
with Italian ornamental scrollwork interspersed bouquets on the fences,
toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs, the bottom of which also displays
the serial number inlaid in gold. The scroll engraving surrounds three highly
attractive bulino engraved game scenes showing exceptional levels of detail.
The scenes consist of a pair of quail flushing from the long grass on the left
lockplate, a solitary woodcock leaving its perch on the underside, and a pair
of doves flushing from the grass on the right lockplate. The negative space is
shaded to give the engraving depth. This stunning engraving is signed on the
triggerplate “GIAN MARCO SABATTI INC” by the Italian Master Engraver. The
gun features double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety with a gold
inlaid “S” indicator. The gun is fitted with a magnificent highly figured and multi-
point checkered splinter forend with matching engraved bright finished iron
including the Anson button release. The straight hand stock shows the same
gorgeous figure and features very fine flat-top checkering as well as a skip-line
checkered bare butt. Included is a second 28 inch 20 gauge barrel set that
matches the first aside from a gold inlaid “II” at the base of the rib. Also included
is a maker’s leather flat case with canvas cover and a data sheet for this gun on
the interior of the lid. The case is fitted for both barrel sets and contains a nickel
oiler, nickel snap caps, and a compliment of cleaning tools. Barrel measurements
for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed
and measured at 15.8 mm (.622 inches); choke constriction .012/.023 inches;
minimum wall thickness .028/.034 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L):
bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at 15.8 mm
(.622 inches); choke constriction .008/.014 inches; minimum wall thickness
.028/.027 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch
length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
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