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barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which is marked at the base with a gold inlaid “I”, 1968 dated Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays highly attractive near full coverage broad leafy scroll engraving over a darkened matted background extending to the tangs, triggerguard, and nicely pierced toplever which also shows a gold inlaid crown. The gun features gas checked firing pins, a single gold trigger, and a tang mounted safety with gold inlaid “S”. The triggerplate is signed “G. BERTELLA” to the right of the triggerguard. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight wrist stock with a Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 18.5/18.4mm (.728/.724 inches) and measured .733/.730 inches; choke constriction .002(jug)/.003(jug) inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue and coin finishes with some light rub wear, light handling evidence, some fading in the markings, scattered minor dings and scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
(rear bead broken) sights on the matted vent rib, 1967 dated Italian proofs, import mark under the forend, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked modified/full. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays
exceptionally fine floral scroll engraving over a nicely matted background which extends to the toplever, the tangs, and the triggerguard. The triggerplate is signed “Candito” to the right side of the trigger for Italian Engraver Dario Candito, known for his work on Beretta’s famous Dante Alighieri tribute shotgun. The gun features gas checked firing pins, a single non-selective trigger, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with blank inscription oval and brown rubber recoil pad. Included is a wood and leather takedown case containing a set of double triggers. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .724/.728 inches; choke constriction .020/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.038 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% plus original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and a few scattered areas show very minor spotting on the barrels. The wood is also very fine with a small gap at the forend to shoe fitting, dings and scratches concentrated at the toe, some recoil pad deterioration, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
LOT 500
Factory G. Bertella Signed Engraved Beretta Model S3 EELL Special Skeet Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 34015, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Bohler steel
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LOT 501
Factory Dario Candito Signed and Engraved Beretta S3 EL Hand Detachable Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 32448, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Bohler steel barrels with dual bead