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LOT 335
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Perazzi 20 Gauge
MX8-20 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
111206, 20 gauge, 28 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1998. Blued steel barrels
with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Perazzi markings, interchangeable choke system, and 70mm (2
3/4 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. Blued boxlock action with light geometric engraving and beautiful gold inlaid linework bordering the action and showing attractive accents with the linework extending to the triggerguard and barrel release lever. The action features a tang mounted safety switch with gold inlaid “S” and linework along with the gold washed single trigger. Highly figured, multi-point checkered
forend with matching gold inlaid fittings including the Deeley style latch and pistol grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes a Perazzi takedown case containing six extra choke tubes (two
2s, two 4s, one 6, and one 8), extra main springs, and a stock removal tool. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech inches both proved at 15.9 mm (.626 inches) and measured at .628 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.035 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and gold finishes with a tiny patch of minor spotting on the underside of the barrels ahead of the forend, minor handling evidence, and some wear on the forend iron. The wood is also excellent with a few tiny marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 336
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Perazzi MX8 Vintage
Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 153885, 12 gauge,
32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2014. Blued steel barrels with dual bead
sights on the matted two tier vent rib, standard Perazzi markings, Italian proofs, interchangeable choke system (12/12)
installed, 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with ejectors, and gold inlaid “Vintage” on the left side of the upper breech. The casehardened boxlock action shows light engraving at the front, on the triggerguard, and on the toplever along with “PERAZZI MX8” inlaid in gold on the left hand side. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with
Deeley latch style release and pistol grip stock with adjustable comb, blank inscription oval, and a Cole rubber recoil pad. Includes a Perazzi takedown case that contains a Perazzi stock removal tool,
nine extra choke tubes, and a pair of snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and both measured at .738 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and casehardened finishes, slight ding on the rib near the breech, and minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few scattered nicks and scratches, light high edge wear, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
240 Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000