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LOT 3515
Factory R. Vasco Signed and Engraved FAMARS Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial no. 20606, 12 gauge, 27 1/16 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. This gun was
built with blued steel dovetail lump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib with
a flourish of scroll at the base, light engraving at the breech, “Armi Famars” on the left tube, 1974 dated Italian
proofs on the flats, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished Holland &
Holland style bar-action sidelock action displaying near full coverage scroll engraving with interspersed floral
flourishes. The engraving is signed “R.VASCO.INC” on the triggerplate to the right of the trigger. The gun features
bushed firing pins, double triggers (articulated front), and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with lightly engraved iron and Anson pushrod release as
well as a straight hand stock with blank gold inscription oval and a black solid buttplate. Includes a leather flat case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at 18.6/18.5 (.728/.732
inches) and measured .734/.731 inches; choke constriction .010/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.026 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, faint scattered spotting on the barrels, some dried grease on the action, and a small ding at the right breech. The wood is excellent with a few
tiny marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3513
Pre-World War II Cosmi Break Action Semi-Automatic
Shotgun - Serial no. 0275, 12 gauge, 26 inch round bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Manufactured prior to
World War II, this shotgun was built with a blued barrel featuring a ramped front sight bead, choke constriction of .018 inches, and
“ACCIAIO BOEHLER * ANTINIT” marked on the left near the breech. The barrel is fitted to the semi-automatic break open action unique to
Cosmi guns which is two-tone and simply marked “FUCILE COSMI - BREVETTAT - TORRETTE DI ANCONA, ITALIA”. The gun is operated by breaking
the action to expose the internals, loading shells in the magazine tube which is housed in the stock, placing a round in the chamber, then manually cocking the
hammer before closing the action and making the gun ready to fire. Import mark on the underside of the receiver. The gun is fitted with a multi-point checkered lightly figured forend
with front sling swivel and a beautifully figured straight hand stock featuring multi-point checkering at the wrist and bare butt along with the rear sling swivel. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch
drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Fine overall, retaining 85% original blue finish with a brown hue on the barrel, some spotting and minor pitting in the bright finish on the action, mild handling evidence, some dings and scratches on the repaired
wood, a gap at the stock head, and crisp checkering on the wood. Safety does not function properly; otherwise, mechanically functions.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3514
Factory Engraved Darne 28 Gauge V Series Grade 19 Sliding Breech
Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. SPC776, 28 gauge, 25 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Built with blued steel mono-block barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib
which is marked “OHS DARNE SAINT ETIENNE FRANCE”, “STOEGER ARMS CORP.” and “SO. HACKENSACK N.J.” marked on the right and
left respectively, wedges of scroll engraving at the breech, St. Etienne nitro proofs on the flats dating to between 1923 and 1962 (appears to
be early 1960s), nine Darne punch marks on the flats indicating the gun is a grade 19, and chokes marked 2 3/4 inches with extractor. The barrels are
mated to an attractive coin finished sliding breech action which displays lightly carved fences as well as extensive flowing scroll engraving with bouquets
and lighter scroll on the floorplate, triggerguard, and lower tang. The gun features dual articulated triggers and a slide safety on the left of the action. The gun is fitted with a well-figured and multi-point checkered forend with horn
tip as well as a round semi-pistol grip stock with factory buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 14.0 mm (.551 inches) and measured .552/.559 inches; choke
constriction .001/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.022 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 5 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, faint spots of dried grease on the coin, a few tiny freckles of scattered spotting, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3512
Factory Engraved Darne 28 Gauge V
Series Grade 21 Sliding Breech Double
Barrel Shotgun
with Case - Serial
no. 4V137, 28 gauge, 25 11/16 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built
with blued steel barrels featuring a single
white bead sight on the matted concave
solid rib which is marked with a “2” at the
base, wedges of scroll engraving at the
breech, St. Etienne nitro proofs on the flats
dating to between 1923 and 1962 (appears to be 1950s), 11 Darne punch marks on the flats indicating the gun is a grade 21, and chokes marked 2 3/4
inches with extractors. The barrels are mated to a beautifully coin finished sliding breech action which displays carved fences as well as near full coverage
flowing scroll engraving with lighter scroll on the floorplate, triggerguard, and lower tang. The gun features double articulated triggers and a slide safety
on the left of the action. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with horn tip as well as a straight hand stock with
checkered bare butt. Includes a period leather flat case containing proofing certificates and a cleaning rod. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 14.0 mm (.551 inches) and measured .555/.560 inches; choke constriction .005/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness
.032/.025 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue finish with some light pitting at the muzzles, 98% original coin finish with a small patch of oxidation at the right front of the action, light handling evidence, a few tiny insect
holes on the forend tip, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some storage and transit wear.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000