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LOT 1578
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Beretta Giubileo II Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun with Case - Serial no. S06141A, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the
smooth concave solid rib, standard markings, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors,
and interchangeable chokes improved cylinder/modified installed. The coin finished sideplated boxlock action displays near full
coverage floral scroll engraving with Beretta banners on either plate and underside as well as a gold inlaid bar marked “GIUBILEO II”. The triggerplate
is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” to the right of the trigger. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted automatic safety/selector. Beautifully
figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with checkered wood buttplate. Includes a Giubileo case and an
extra full choke. Stock and barrel measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the bore both proved 16.0mm (.630 inches) and measured
.633/.631 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 15/16 inch length of pull; weight
6 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1579
Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 486 Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. DB01969A,
20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with a single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib,
markings and 2014 dated proofs, 3 inch chambers, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). The coin finished boxlock action
displays near full coverage rose & scroll style engraving and features a single trigger and tang mounted automatic safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-
point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with checkered wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra choke tubes (cylinder, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
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