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LOT 3518
Blaser Model F3 Vantage Standard Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
FR013653, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., matte blue finish,
walnut stock. Built with matte blued steel barrels featuring
HIVIZ fiber optic front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted
vent rib, 2016 dated German proofs, import mark on flat, 3 inch
chambers with Blaser’s EBS ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/
modified installed). The barrels are fitted to the matte blue finished action which is
marked with a simple “F3” on either side and “Blaser” on the underside. The gun features
an adjustable single selective trigger, bushed firing pin plate, and tang mounted manual
safety. The gun is fitted with a stunningly well-figured and multi-point checkered
Schnabel forend as well as a full pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable
Monte Carlo comb, and Blaser recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case. Barrel and
stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at 18.7 mm (.736 inches); minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel;
14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, minor handling evidence, a few marks at the rear of the comb, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3517
Factory Bottega
C. Giovanelli
Signed and
Engraved Caesar
Guerini 20 Gauge
Ellipse Evo Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 127935, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued
steel barrels featuring a single white bead sight on the matted flat solid rib, 2011 Italian proof marks, chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable choke tubes (modified/
full installed). The barrels are fitted to a the coin finished triggerplate action which displays extensive tight English scroll engraving with a large flourish of acanthus scroll over a matted background
at the center on either side as well as on the toplever and fences. The engraving is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted manual safety/
selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a round knob semi-pistol grip stock with a black leather covered recoil pad.
Includes a Caesar Guerini takedown case, shipping box, and five extra choke tubes (cylinder, two skeet, improved cylinder, and improved modified). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore nine inches
from the breech both proofed and measured at 15.9 mm (.626 inches); minimum wall thickness .030/.028 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at the heel; 15 inch length of pull;
weight 5 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few scratches on the stock, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3516
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Game Scene Engraved Beretta 28 Gauge Model S687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/ Under
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. P36128B, 28 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with blued Excelsior steel
barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the matted vent rib, light scroll engraving around the upper chamber, 2003 dated Italian
proof marks, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/cylinder installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to a coin finished sideplated action which displays floral scroll engraving surrounding “P. Beretta/S687 EELL/Diamond
Pigeon” marked on the underside as well as two game scenes depicting a trio of pheasants on the left and a pair of woodcocks on the
right. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features a single gold trigger
and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered Schnabel forend with
engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and a checkered wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case
and an extra improved modified choke. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 13.9 mm (.547 inches); minimum wall
thickness .048/.048 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and 97% coin finishes with minor handling evidence, slight rub at the muzzle, a few patches of discoloration on the action, and sharp
checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000