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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 sideplated boxlock 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 triggerguard which bears a gold inlaid
Safari Club International “lion and shield” logo. The triggerplate 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.
and features bushed firing pins, a single trigger, and tang mounted safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with teardrop flats and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a leather bound takedown case and a second matching numbered barrel set with a “2” on the rib measuring 27 1/2 inches with 2 3/4 inch chambers and modified/improved modified chokes. Stock measurements: 1 1/2
inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and casehardened finishes, a few areas of light spotting, and light handling
evidence. The wood is very fine with a few dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. The case is very good and the extra barrels very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
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LOT 1569
Factory Domnico Massenza Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Beretta Sideplated Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case Built for
Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000
Factory Engraved Armas Garbi Model 200 Sidelock Double Barrel Ejector Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 14366, 12 gauge, 26 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib which is marked with a gold “1”, 1981 dated Spanish proofs, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving which extends to the tang, toplever, and triggerguard
LOT 1570
LOT 1571 le Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no. rels with a single steel bead sight on the
Factory Engraved Armas Garbi 20 Gauge Model 101 Hand Detachable Doub
27-03-080-05, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel bar
smooth solid rib, importer mark on left barrel, chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors, and improved cylinder/modified.
The hand detachable sidelock action displays attractive floral scroll engraving and features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and an automatic tang mounted safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting, including the Anson button style release, and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes a matching numbered shipping box. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with a few tiny scratches at the left breech and a series of light dings at the toe, otherwise limited handling evidence and sharp wood checkering. The box is good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000