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LOT 3504 Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 47S Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 715088, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, standard Merkel markings, 1969 dated German proofs, choke constrictions of .034/.039 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers
with automatic ejectors. The coin finished bolstered sideclipped sidelock action displays floral scroll engraving and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Attractive, contrasting straight grain splinter forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with black grip cap and buttplate. Includes a correct model factory box. Stock measurements: 1
9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minimal minor handling evidence, some dried grease over the coin, and sharp checkering on the wood. The box is very good with mild wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3505
Factory Game Scene Engraved Simson & Co. 16 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 170005, 16 gauge, 28 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 1952 dated German proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .025/.035 inches. The coin finished boxlock actions displays a pair of pheasants on the left, a fox on the underside, and a pair of mallards on the right and features cocking indicators, double triggers, and an automatic tang safety. Lightly figured multi-point checkered splinter
forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with shadowline cheekpiece and polymer grip cap and buttplate. Includes a soft case. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with light handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a pair of small cracks at the left stock head, a few light dings and
scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Anson button release inlaid with a gold “1”, and
straight grip stock with red rubber recoil pad and horn spacer. Consecutively serial numbered to “B”. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .730/.731 inches; choke constriction .022/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.025 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. B) Fabio Zanotti W.R. 625 F.P.H. Shotgun - Serial no. 4184, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. As “A” with “2”s in place of “1”s. Consecutively numbered to “A”. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .731/.732 inches; choke constriction .022/.039 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with some muting in the case colors and minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with a few scattered minor dings and scratches, a small gap in the shoe to forend fit, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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LOT 3506
Factory Engraved Pair of Fabio Zanotti W.R. 625 F.P.H. Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Fabio Zanotti W.R. 625 F.P.H. Shotgun - Serial no. 4183, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight on the matted solid rib which is inlaid at the base with a gold “1”, import mark under forend, 1961 dated Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sideplated boxlock action displays extensive floral scroll engraving extending to the tangs, triggerguard, and toplever which is also inlaid with a gold “1”. The gun features double triggers and a