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LOT 3526
Factory Pietro Parravicini Master Engraved L. Bosis 20 Gauge Queen
Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 244, 20 gauge,
26 7/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/brushed bright finish, walnut stock. Luciano
Bosis got his start in gunmaking with Galesi and Perazzi before setting out
on his own in 1977. Since then he has built some of the finest guns to come out of Italy and has earned a reputation for excellence. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a
single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, light engraving at the breech, “LUCIANO BOSIS, BRESCIA - MADE IN ITALY” marked on the left tube, 1999 dated Italian
proof marks, import mark on flats, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the brushed bright Holland & Holland style bar-action sidelock action
which displays attractive tight scroll engraving on the fences and toplever with scroll engraved borders around the remainder all carried out by Italian Master Engraver
Pietro Parravicini, according to the included letter and inspection certificate from Bosis. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers (front articulated), and a tang
mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved iron and Anson release as well as a
straight hand stock with blank gold inscription oval and a checkered wood buttplate. Includes a maker’s leather flat case and a pair of wooden snap caps. Barrel and stock
measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at 16.0 mm (.630 inches); choke constriction .009/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness
.031/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 15 1/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000 385