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LOT 3448 Factory Signed and Engraved Fausti .410 Bore Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. B56221, 410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2013 dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 3 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. The casehardened action displays fine floral scroll over a matted background, gold logo on the underside, and “RG/K” in gold on the triggerguard. The gun is signed on the triggerplate “Decor” 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 checkered wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 15 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with a few minor scratches in the wood and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3449
Scarce Cosmi Break Action Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Case -
Serial no. 6185, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Originally designed around the turn of the 20th century, this shotgun appears to be both futuristic and hearkening to the past with its unique break action semi-automatic action. Blue steel barrel with single bead sight on the matted vent rib, 1986 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and choke constriction of .013 inches (modified). The two-tone action is unadorned aside from a single button on the left and the Cosmi factory marking on the left
side. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes a factory takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue finish with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with an area of varnish wear on the left of the stock, a few tiny marks, and sharp checkering.
The case is good with extensive flaking. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3450
Factory Game Scene Engraved G. Defourny Model 62 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 10266, 12 gauge, 26 3/16 inch vent rib bbl., blue/ coin finish, walnut stock. Blued barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, “G. DEFOURNY - SERVRIN - MODEL 62 - SIEMENS MARTIN NITRO STEEL” and “MADE IN BELGIUM FOR CONTINENTAL ARMS CORPORATION, NEW-YORK” marked on the right and left respectively, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .026/.035 inches (improved modified/full). The coin finished boxlock action display light scrollwork and game scenes depicting a pair of snipes on the left, right, and underside. The gun features a single selective trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription shield and
horn grip cap and buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some discoloration in the coin due to varnish, areas showing minor spotting, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3451
Factory Engraved 28 Gauge Darne Sliding Breech Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 4T102, 28 gauge, 25 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, choke constriction .004/.017 inches (cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The coin finished Darne sliding breech action displays attractive scroll engraving and features double triggers and side mounted push button safety. Lightly figured multi-point checkered stock with horn forend tip inlay and serrated buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch
drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with some discoloration on the action from the protective varnish and tiny spot of oxidation on the rib. The wood is very fine with some minor scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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