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LOT 3527
Magnificent Early Rare Factory Engraved Perazzi
& Fabbri Lusso Model Sidelock Over/Under
Ejector Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial
no. 5147, 12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1964, early in Perazzi’s history, and during the
partnership between Daniele Perazzi and Ivo Fabbri.
Guns built during this partnership, such as this one,
are very desirable as it was short lived before Fabbri left to create some of the world’s finest
guns with his own company. Blued Phoenix Demibloc steel barrels with dual bead sights
on the matted flat solid rib, “PERAZZI & FABBRI - BRESCIA” marked on the left of the upper
barrel, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and floral engraving at either side of
the breech. The casehardened sidelock action shows gorgeous deep cut broad leaf designs
on the fences and running down and around the action to the lower horns of the stock
head. The remaining portion of the action and locks display near full coverage tight scroll
engraving surrounding floral bouquets, with the addition of trailing ribbons flowing from
the stems on either lockplate. The decoration extends to the engraved East Asian inspired
dragon carved pierced toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The gun features a single
blued trigger and tang mounted manual safety with a gold inlaid “S”. Beautifully figured,
multi-point checkered forend with matching engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip
stock with leather wrapped recoil pad. The extra 1968 proofed matching numbered set of 27
7/8 inch barrels with matching engraving and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors.
Also includes an aluminum Americase that houses both barrel sets. Barrel measurements for
the extra set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from
the breech .728/.729 inches; choke constriction
.014/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027
inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the
primary set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the
breech .731/.729 inches; choke constriction .013/.033
inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.024 inches; 1 9/16
inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull;
cast-off: weight 7 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue on the barrels and casehardened finishes with
some light wear below the forend, and limited handling evidence. The triggerguard is a mix of
original blue and smooth grey. There is a tiny chip at the left of the forend shoe and a tiny crack at
the rear of the attaching iron; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few scattered handling marks
and sharp checkering. The extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss out on
this chance to own a piece of early Perazzi history!
Estimate: 27,500 - 42,500