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LOT 3559
Factory Master C
Signed and Game Scene Engraved
Abbiatico & Salvinelli (FAMARS) Sidelock Over/Under
Shotgun with Case - Serial no. N10058, 12 gauge, 29 3/4
inch vent rib ported bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued
Ultramet 6001 steel barrels with dual white bead sights (both broken) on the matted
vent rib, ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI-MADE IN ITALY” (founders of FAMARS) on the left with importer
laudio Tomasoni
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information on the right, light engraving around the breech, interchangeable chokes (5/6 installed), 1995 dated
Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished pinless sidelock action displays
beautiful scrolling floral engraving over a matted background surrounding game scenes on the lockplates, underside, and trigger guard. The
left side displays quail in flight amongst rolling hills with two on the lockplate and one in a continuation of the scene on the pivot pin, the right side shows pheasants in flight over a lightly wooded field and also has a pair on the lockplate and a lone bird on the pivot pin, the underside has a pair of alighting mallards heading into the cattails, and the trigger guard shows a mallard in flight over a pond. All of the scenes are cut in exceptionally high detail with “C. Tomasoni” signed on the triggerplate for Italian Master Engraver Claudio Tomasoni. The gun features a single trigger, tang mounted selector
switch, and manual tang safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with matching engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes a wood and leather takedown case and ten extra choke tubes. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.7mm (.736 inches) and both measured .739
inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.029 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with some light rub wear mostly along the lower barrel, 99% original coin finish, and light handling evidence. There is some chipping at the rear of the left lock; otherwise, the wood is very good with a few scratches, a coat of varnish applied, and worn but well-defined checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 3560
Factory Terri Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Perazzi MX2000S Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 157995, 12 gauge, 21 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/ gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted raised adjustable vent rib, standard Perazzi markings, 2017 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (6/10 installed). The coin finished action displays attractive scroll engraving with floral accents surrounds gold inlaid model marking of “Perazzi MX2000 S” on either side with the scroll continuing onto the toplever and trigger guard. The triggerplate is signed “Terri” to the right side of the trigger guard likely for Italian engraver Morena Terri. The gun features a single gold washed trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/ selector switch. Beautifully figured, upgraded multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with Deeley latch style release and pistol grip stock with adjustable comb, right hand palm swell, and factory recoil pad. Included is a factory takedown case, a pair of snap caps, and five extra chokes (0, 2, 4, 5, and 8). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at 18.7mm (.736 inches); minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 9,000 - 16,000