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manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .731/.728 inches; choke constriction .022/.030 inches;
minimum wall thickness .020/.020 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and coin finishes, some very minor subsurface pitting at the right breech, minimal minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
bushed firing pins, and a manual tang mounted safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with ebony inlaid teardrop carved flats and a red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore
diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.729 inches; choke constriction .022/.043 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.020 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2
3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish which has taken on a plum hue, 95% original case colors, light handling evidence, repaired left teardrop inlay, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1560
Factory Engraved Luigi Franchi Condor Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 12448, 12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, 1953 dated Italian proofs, import mark under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The coin finished sidelock action displays scroll and bouquet engraving and features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas and leather takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .730/.729 inches;
choke constriction .025/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.021 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch
length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few spots of tiny subsurface oxidation, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1561 Factory Engraved Luigi Franchi Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 7025, 12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Krupp steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, import mark under forend, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor, and choke constrictions of .012/.033 inches. The coin finished sidelock action shows light engraving and features double triggers and a tang mounted manual safety. Nicely figured splinter forend and replacement straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Very good, retaining 99% professionally reapplied blue, 97% original coin finish, the left sideplate has a small crack, some minor handling evidence, and scattered minor spotting on the action. The wood is very fine with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1558
Factory Engraved August Francotte Sidelock Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 88437, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib, bands of floral engraving at either breech, import mark under the forend, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with selective ejectors. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving which extends to the toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs. The gun features double triggers (front is articulated) and a tang mounted
LOT 1559
Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 1324, 12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted solid rib, import mark under forend, 1965 dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays light scroll engraving with maker’s name on both lockplates and the underside and a gold inlaid pigeon on the toplever. The gun features double triggers,
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 451