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LOT 571
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved and Gold Inlaid Caesar Guerini Magnus Sideplated Over/Under Shotgun with Extra Barrels and Case - Serial no. 110780, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with white front and brass mid bead sights on the matted solid rib, 2006 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/light modified installed). The coin 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, Guerini logo on either plate, “MAGNUS” on the underside above a gold inlaid pheasant rooster in flight, and “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Attractive contrasting nicely figured Schnabel forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad. Includes factory case, an extra 28 inch 12 gauge barrel set with 3 inch chambers and interchangeable choke tubes (modified/improved cylinder installed), and three extra chokes (cylinder, light modified, and skeet). Extra barrel set measurements: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .727/.727 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.724 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. CONDITION: Very fine retaining 97% original blue and 98% original coin finishes with some handling marks, two patches of surface oxidation on the rib, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with most of the original varnish remaining, scattered mild dings and scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrels are very fine with some minor surface oxidation on the rib and left side at the breech. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 572
Factory Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 687 Silver Pigeon III Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. JE3887, 20/28 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib which
has a silver “1” at the base, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (modified/improved modified installed). The coin finished action displays a pair of quail on the left, a pair of woodcocks on the right, and a single pigeon with model markings on the underside all surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Beautifully figured, upgraded checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and factory recoil pad. Includes an extra matching numbered 30 inch barrel set with its own forend, silver “2” at the base of the rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). Also included is a Joel Etchen Guns canvas and leather takedown case and six extra choke tubes (20 gauge cylinder, skeet, and improved cylinder, and 28 gauge cylinder, skeet, and improved modified). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. The extra barrel set is excellent. The case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 573
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Perazzi MX20 Pachmayr Edition Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 68329, 20 gauge, 26 inch vent rib bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, 1986 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable choke system (“1”/”2” installed). The blued action displays attractive scroll engraving with a tasteful use of negative space, gold inlaid “Perazzi MX20” on the left hand side, and a Pachmayr logo over gold inlaid “PACHMAYR” on the underside. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector with gold inlaid positions. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes factory takedown case, two snap caps, and three extra choke tubes (4, 6, and 8). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved 15.9 mm (.626 inches) and measured .628/.630 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.033 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and 99% original gold finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with some dings and scratches and crisp stock checkering. The case is very good with deteriorating interior. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000
LOT 574
Factory Engraved Beretta Model 687 Silver Pigeon III Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. V21174S, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (none installed). The coin finished action displays a pair of mallards on the left, a pair of pheasants on the right, and a gold Beretta logo with model markings on the underside all surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Beautiful, highly figured, upgraded checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. Included is a factory takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 13/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 12 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 - 4,500 LOT 575 Factory Engraved Rizzini Model BR110 Light Luxe Over/Under Shotgun with Case -
Serial no. 111592, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/grey finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, 2020 dated proofs, and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/improved cylinder installed). The anodized grey action features scroll engraving, “RIZZINI” on either side, “BR 110 LIGHT/LUXE” on the underside, a single trigger, and manual safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes original case and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and grey finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,000