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LOT 454
Factory Master Claudio Tomasoni 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 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 triggerguard.
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 triggerguard 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 containing ten extra choke tubes and two snap caps. 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: 8,000 - 14,000
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LOT 455
Factory Engraved Perazzi Model MX8 20 Gauge Over/ Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 113415, 20 gauge, 29 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard markings, 1998 dated Italian proofs, fixed chokes (“5”/”3” installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The blued action features a single geometric floral pattern on either side and on the toplever, “Perazzi MX8” on the left, a single selective trigger, and tang mounted safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case, extra springs and firing pins, and stock removal tool. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 15.9 mm (.625 inches) and measured .626/.627 inches; choke constriction -0.14/-0.26 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.032 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus of the original blue finish with a few minor handling marks, including a scratch on the right side of forend, and crisp forend and stock checkering. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000