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measurements (R/L): choke constriction .008/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 15 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, grey, and gold finishes with slightly plum hue on the barrels and minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few small pressure marks and scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 14,000 - 25,000
LOT 338
Factory Master Franco Lancini and V. Lauetti Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Rizzini .410 Bore Sideplated Boxlock Ejector Shotgun Built for Author R. L. Wilson with Letter - Serial no. 1698, 410 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ grey/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, single band of gold inlay at either breech, and 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The grey finished sideplated boxlock action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of game bird scenes on the sideplates and a gold inlaid Great Seal of the United States on the underside. The left sideplate shows a covey of quail taking flight in a field, and the right shows a pair of ruffed grouse in flight in a forested scene. The engraving continues to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard which has gold inlaid initials “RL/W” in an oval. The triggerplate is singed “F. Lancini” to the right of the triggerguard for Italian Master Engraver Franco Lancini as well as “V. Lauetti”. The gun features a single trigger, hand detachable floorplate, and a tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid “SAFE”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered semi-beavertail forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt.
Includes a letter from author R. L. Wilson explaining the origins of this gun, stating the gun was built for him to show off the skill of the Brescia gun trade. Barrel and stock
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