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LOT 578
Blaser Model F3 Competition Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. FR013076, 12 gauge, 30
inch vent rib bbl., matte blue finish, walnut stock. Matted blued steel barrels with high visibility orange
front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted vent rib, 2016 dated German proofs, 76mm (3 inch)
chambers, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/light modified installed). The gun matte blue finished action
is marked with a simple “F3” on either side and “Blaser” on the underside. The gun features an adjustable single selective
trigger, bushed firing pin plate, and tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered
Schnabel forend and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, straight comb, and Blaser recoil pad. Includes a
factory takedown case and four extra choke tubes (two skeet, modified, and improved modified). Barrel and stock
measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.7mm (.736 inches) and measured
.737/.736 inches; minimum wall thickness 030/.030 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original matte blue finish with minimal minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 579
Factory Engraved and Silver Highlighted
Browning Citori Field Sporting Grade VII Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. BRJP09822YZ131, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/silver nitride/silver finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2021. Fiber optic front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted vent rib, Invector Plus choke system, and 3
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The silver nitride finished action displays standard engraving for the grade consisting of a pair of pheasants on the left, a trio of mallards on the right, a setter on
the underside, and a quail on the trigger guard all highlighted in silver and surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single adjustable gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with Inflex recoil pad. Includes original factory box, Browning presentation case, two extra trigger shoes, and three extra chokes (improved cylinder, skeet, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, silver nitride, and silver finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Magazine tube retains the Browning label. The box and case are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 580
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Beretta Onyx Pheasant Forever 25th Anniversary Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. U68512B, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2005 and issued in 2007. Blued steel barrels with green fiber optic front sight
on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (full/modified installed). The blued action displays standard engraving and inlay with scroll and pheasant themed scenes
carried out by A&A Engraving Inc. of South Dakota. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted gold safety/selector. Beautifully figured checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Beretta recoil pad. Includes the factory case and three extra chokes (skeet, improved cylinder, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 581 Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed and Engraved Caesar Guerini 20 Gauge Magnus Sporting Over/ Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 160826, 20 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 2019 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (skeet/modified installed). The coin finished sideplated boxlock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of gold inlaid woodcocks in flight on the left lockplate and a pair of gold inlaid pheasant roosters on the right, Guerini logo on either plate, “MAGNUS” on the underside, and “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the trigger plate. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell and rubber recoil pad. Includes the original shipping box, factory case, and four extra chokes (cylinder, two improved cylinder, and light modified). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 582 Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 686 Onyx Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. L46023B, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., matte blue finish, walnut stock. Single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, 1993 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (modified/full installed). The matte blue action shows light engraving and features a single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Beretta recoil pad. Includes original box and an extra improved cylinder choke. Stock measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/3 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original matted blue finish with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500 365