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LOT 3447 Perazzi MX3 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 61620, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1983. Blued Acciaio Steel barrels with single steel bead (bead broken) on the matted ventilated rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked modified/improved cylinder (***/****). Blued action with engraved crossbolt, “Perazzi MX3” on the lower rear of the left side, manual safety, single non-selective trigger, a semi-circle of light engraving on top of the action, and “O/U” ahead of the trigger guard. Fitted with a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut straight grip stock and Schnabel forend with Deeley release and checkered bare butt. Includes a Perazzi hard case containing a screwdriver and certificate of authenticity. Bore and stock measurements (U/O): bore nine inches from the breech proved at .622 (15.8 mm) measures .616/.615 (15.6/15.6); minimum wall thickness .037/.037; drop at the comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at the heel 1 11/16 inches; length of pull 13 15/16 inches. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. The lining is poor, otherwise the case is fine with some storage and handling marks. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3448
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning .410 Bore Citori Superlight Grade VI Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 24436PPF83, 410 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1988. Single steel bead sight on the raised matted vent rib, standard Browning markings, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “**-”/”**” (improved cylinder/modified). The blue finished action displays standard Grade VI engraving consisting of scrollwork surrounding gold inlaid game scenes showing two pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on the
underside, and a quail on the trigger guard. Highly figured, multi-point checkered semi-Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with a Browning buttplate. Includes original box. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a some scattered light dings and scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3449
Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Ejector Shotgun - Serial no. 87017, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1973. Blued Special Laufstahl barrels with single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard Merkel markings, choke constrictions of .030/.042 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished scalloped boxlock action features floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of mallards on the right and a dog flushing birds on the left. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three piece forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and pistol grip stock with
polymer gripcap and a checkered polymer buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is also excellent with a few scattered minor scratches and sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3450 Factory Engraved Ugartechea Sidelock Over/Under Ejector Shotgun - Serial no. 21373, 12 gauge, 27 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Blued Boehler Antinit steel barrels with single white bead sight on the matted solid rib, “’UGARTECHEA’” marked on the left of the upper barrel, floral scroll around the breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .030/.039 inches. The coin finished sidelock action displays full coverage floral scroll engraving and features double triggers and a manual tang mounted safety with gold inlaid “S”. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and straight grip stock with teardrop flats and orange rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue on the barrels, 98% plus original coin finish, reapplied blue to the trigger guard, and light handling evidence. The wood has a few repaired areas and a few small cracks, otherwise, it is very good with sharp re-cut checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3451
Factory Engraved and Gold Accented 28 Gauge Model 12 Grade V Slide Action Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 00027NM972, 28 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1990. Blued barrel with a single steel bead sight on the raised
ventilated rib with 2 3/4 inch chamber, modified choke, and standard marker’s markings. Blued receiver displaying game scenes of a pointer and a setter with a grouse on the left
and four ducks on the right surrounded floral scroll. Mounted with a beautifully figured, multipoint
checkered, walnut pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap and Browning recoil plate. Includes original box. This lot is collector serialized with several other Brownings in this auction.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock engraving and checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with some storage and handling marks. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900 251