Page 235 - 85-Book3

LOT 3428
Factory Domnico Massenza Signed, Master Engraved,
and Gold Inlaid Beretta Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case Built for the 1999 Safari Club International Convention - Serial no. S00072A, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on
the smooth concave solid rib which has a flourish of scroll towards the breech, standard markings in addition to gold inlaid “Special
model for 1999 Safari Club Convention” on the left barrel, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sidelock
action displays beautiful relief cut floral scroll engraving over a blackened background creating an eye popping contrast. The
engraving continues to the toplever, both tangs, and the trigger guard which bears a gold inlaid Safari Club International “lion and
shield” logo. The trigger plate is signed to the right of the trigger “D.MASSENZA” for Beretta Master Engraver Domnico Massenza. The
gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter
forend with matching engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with checkered walnut buttplate. Includes a leather cornered takedown case containing two snapcaps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5 mm (.728 inches) and measured at .729/.730 inches; choke constriction .023/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, some very scattered minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 3429
Master Engraved, Antoinette Brigante Signed Browning Custom Shop Side By Side Boxlock Shotgun - Serial no. 1527, 20
gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. With a single steel bead sight on
the matte rib. The barrels are marked “BROWNING SA MADE IN BELGIUM” and “CAL 20 SA SHELLS 2 3/4” on the right and left respectively. The flats
display faint Belgian proofs. The receiver is a gray coin finish with highly detailed game bird engravings on the sides
and bottom, each with a highly detailed background and flowing scroll border. The receiver fences have been deeply relief engraved with a classic oak leaf and acorn motif. Scroll engraving
is also present on the trigger guard, tangs, safety switch, forearm hardware and the pierced break lever. Trigger plate signed “A.
BRIGANTE” Mounted on checkered forearm and incredibly figured straight grip stock with very fine checkering, tear drop flats and a
checkered naked butt. The chambers measure 2 3/4 inches with the barrels choked improved cylinder/improved modified. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp forend checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
233