Page 415 - 88-BOOK1

CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, and two tiny dings at the left breech. The wood is very fine with a few light dings and scratches and sharp checkering.
The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. B) Perazzi DHO Sidelock Shotgun - Serial no. 5440, 20 gauge, 26 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. As “A” with “II”s in place of “I”s, and different game scenes on the locks and receiver.
The left lockplate shows a pair of
woodcocks in a lightly forested
scene, the right lockplate a trio of
quail in flight over a fenced field,
and the underside show a pair of
mallards in flight over a marsh scene
all rendered in high detail. Barrel
and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter
nine inches from the breech both proved at 15.9mm (.626) and measured .630/.631 inches;
choke constriction .019/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.025 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight
6 lbs. 6 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, a tiny ding at the left breech, and overall minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few light dings mostly on the comb and toe and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss your chance to own this outstanding pair from one of Italy’s most famous firms! Estimate: 45,000 - 70,000
413