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Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. A10-001207, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single red bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 3 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). The casehardened
sidelock action displays light floral scroll engraving with “A-10/AMERICAN” on the underside and features a single
trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Beautiful feather crotch figured forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip
stock with Galazan recoil pad. Includes a second matching numbered set of 20 gauge barrels measuring 32 inches with
2 3/4” chambers with ejectors and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). Also included are a
pair of snap caps for each caliber, seven extra chokes (20 gauge: skeet 1, skeet 2, improved modified, and full 12 gauge: skeet 1, improved modified, and full) a number
of barrel and stock weights, and an aluminum takedown case that houses the set. Barrel measurements for the 20 gauge set (O/U): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .616 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.031 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 12 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both .731 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with some wear at the lower barrel below the forend from opening the action. The wood is very fine with a few minor scratches, some varnish loss at the left wrist, and sharp checkering. The extra barrels are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead on the matted vent rib, 2019 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes
(modified/full installed). The greyed sideplated boxlock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of gold inlaid grouse in flight on the left lockplate and a trio of gold inlaid
quail on the right, Caesar Guerini logo on either plate, “MAGNUS/LIGHT” above a lone gold inlaid pheasant rooster on the underside, and “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features
a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Attractive contrasting straight grained Schnabel forend and round knob pistol grip stock with wooden buttplate. Includes a factory case, and three extra chokes (improved modified, improved cylinder, and cylinder). Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 12 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and 90% plus original grey finish with speckling on the receiver, and crisp engraving. Stock is excellent with limited handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3572
Factory Engraved Verney-Carron Over/Under
Double Rifle with Swarovski Scope and Case -
Serial no. SL9385, 375 Fl Mag cal., 24 inch solid rib
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued
steel barrels with ramped red fiber optic front sight and fiber optic rear
sight on the matted quarter rib which also bares the mounts for the
included Swarovski Z3 3-9x36mm scope. The casehardened action shows
light border engraving with banners on either side and features double
triggers and a tang mounted safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered
Schnabel forend and pistol grip stock with Pachmayr Decelerator recoil
pad. Includes a factory takedown case, a Docter III red dot sight, and a pair
of nickel snap caps. Length of pull 14 3/4 inches. Weight 9 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original
casehardened finish, a few minor handling evidence, some varnish on the action, and sharp checkering on the wood. The scope optics are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
294 Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3570
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. Model A-10 American Over/Under
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 3571
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved and Gold Inlaid Caesar Guerini 410 Bore Magnus Sideplated Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
109438, 410 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl.,