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LOT 3568
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Rizzini 28 Gauge Artemis Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 105101, 28 gauge, 29 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single brass bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved modified/full installed). The casehardened sideplated action displays full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding Rizzini emblems on either side and “ARTEMIS” on the underside as well as “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single trigger and a manual safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and round knob pistol grip stock with serrated wood buttplate. Includes the original factory case and three extra chokes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and modified). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 3569 Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Rizzini Round Body Premium Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 104235, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single orange blade sight on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/ improved cylinder installed). The coin finished round body action displays areas of beautiful deep floral scroll engraving with a strong use of negative space, “RIZZINI” marked on both sides, and the Rizzini logo over “PREMIUM” on the underside. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. The trigger plate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous engraving firm. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved shoe and pistol grip stock with Rizzini rubber recoil pad. Includes the original factory takedown case and three extra choke tubes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3570 Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Rizzini Artemis Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 113150, 12 gauge, 29 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Single brass bead sight on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/improved cylinder installed). The coin finished sideplated action displays full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding Rizzini emblems on either side and “ARTEMIS” on the underside as well as “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single trigger and a manual safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with serrated wood buttplate. Includes the original factory case and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 LOT 3571 Factory Engraved Beretta S2 Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. 3369, 12 gauge, 29 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels which appear to have been sleeved with a single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2013 dated Italian proofs, import mark under forend, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked improved modified/full. The coin finished sidelock action displays scroll engraving surrounding floral flourishes and features double triggers and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely contrasted, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with Beretta ventilated recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Very fine as sleeved, retaining 99% plus professionally refinished blue on the barrels with some thinning at the chamber and minor handling marks. The coin action is excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 3572 Factory Game Scene Engraved Beretta Model 687 EL Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. F24251B, 12 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, 1990 dated Italian proofs, and interchangeable chokes (skeet I/skeet I installed). The coin finished sideplated action displays scroll engraving around a trio of pheasants on the left, a pair of mallards on the right, and a grouse on the underside. Single gold trigger with tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with some minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with numerous small scratches in the stock and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 LOT 3573 Rizzini 20 Gauge Model BR110 Light Over/Under Shotgun with Box - Serial no. 107690, 20 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, and interchangeable chokes (improved modified/full installed). The anodized grey action features “RIZZINI” on either side, “BR110/LIGHT” on the underside, a single trigger, and manual safety/selector. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes original box and three extra chokes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and modified). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and grey finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp wood checkering. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,700 327