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LOT 463
Factory Engraved Johann Fanzoj Sidelock Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope -
Serial no. 218957, 375 H&H magnum cal., 24 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued Bohler Antinit steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front sight and fixed rear sight on
the raised rear quarter rib which is marked “JOH. FANZOI FERLACH AUSTRIA” and has a pair of German claw mounts holding a
Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x scope. The barrels show scroll engraving at either breech, engraved accents on the quarter rib and front
sight ramp, 1972 dated Austrian proofs, and chambers with
automatic ejectors. The sideclipped casehardened bolstered
sidelock action displays beautiful full coverage oak leaf
engraving which extends to the triggerguard, toplever, and
both tangs. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers,
gold washed cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety/
selector switch with gold “SAFE”. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered
beavertail forend with engraved fittings, Deeley latch release, and horn tip inlay
along with the pistol grip stock which features teardrop carved drop points, blued steel grip cap with silver inlaid “C/St.” monogram, raised shadowline cheekpiece, and leather covered recoil pad. Length of pull 14 11/16 inches. Weight 11 lbs. 4 oz. (scope included).
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue and 99% original casehardened finishes with
minor handling evidence and what appears to be some oxidation from moisture at the left of the quarter rib. marks and sharp checkering. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000
LOT 464
Factory Patelli Walter Signed and Engraved Fausti 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. B59710, 20 gauge, 28 11/16 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, gold factory marking, 2016 dated
Italian proofs, chokes marked improved cylinder/modified, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished
action displays fine floral scroll over at matted background signed “PATELLI WALTER INC.” on the triggerguard and features a single trigger and a
tang mounted manual safety. Beautifully figured multi-point figured beavertail forend and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings and a red rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 15 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and a pressure dent in the otherwise sharp checkering. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 9,000
The wood is excellent with a few tiny
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