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LOT 3497
Perazzi Model DC12 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 40100, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued Special steel barrels with single white replacement sight on the matted concave solid rib, 1968 dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays geometric engraving at the pivot pin and on the toplever and features a single trigger and tang mounted safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with Anson button release and pistol grip stock with Kick-Eez recoil pad. Stock
measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 1 1/2 inch drop at heel; 15 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% original blue and 90% original case colors, some rub wear on the underside of the action, minimal minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically needs work, the safety does not engage and the left barrel does not fire.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,750
LOT 3498
Factory Engraved Joseph Lang & Son Boxlock Ejector Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 14181, 12 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead on the unmarked smooth concave solid rib, both barrels marked “SLEEVED”, 1964 dated Birmingham reproofs, choke constrictions of .009/.043 inches, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays engraved borders with a flourish of scroll at the top of the action. The gun features bushed firing pins, a “1” marked on the toplever, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE”. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Anson button release which is marked with a “1”, and a straight grip stock with tear drop flats, blank inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Per included copies of emails from Atkins, Grant, and Lang this gun was originally built for a D. L. Von Braun on July 11th, 1906 and subsequently resold on August 16th, 1917 to a G. H. Turner. Also includes a period Joseph Lang & Sons takedown case marked “G. H. TURNER” on the lid and containing a cleaning rod and a pair of nickel snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 98% professionally reapplied blue finish on the barrels, traces of original case colors on the action, and traces of blue on the triggerguard. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and sharp checkering. The case is fair with detached handle and strap (both in case). Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3499
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Model 47E Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 434209, 20 gauge, 27 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued Special Gewehr Laufstahl barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, dual bands of engraving at either breech, 1990 dated German proofs, chokes
marked “VZ”/”1/2”, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened scalloped boxlock action displays light leaf and scroll engraving and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with black checkered buttplate. Includes a canvas bound takedown case and a pair of nickel snap caps. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16inch drop
at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes, limited minor handling evidence with a small ding on the underside of the action, and
sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection.
LOT 3500
Abercrombie & Fitch Retailer Marked Factory Engraved Fabio Zanotti Model 625 Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 4459, 12 gauge, 28 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1963. Single steel bead sight on the flat matted solid rib, “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH” marked on the left barrel, bands of engraving at either breech,
chambers measured 3 1/2 inches with ejectors, and chokes marked modified/full. Casehardened boxlock action
displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving and features a single trigger and tang mounted automatic safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with
engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered bare butt. Includes a leather bound trunk case with Abercrombie & Fitch trade label. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 10 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue and casehardened finishes with scattered areas of very faint spotting, minor handling evidence concentrated mostly on the wood, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3501 Factory Engraved Renato Gamba 20 Gauge Oxford Model Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 19564, 20 gauge, 27 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1983. Single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked modified/full. Coin finished boxlock action with scroll engraving and featuring double triggers, bushed firing pins, rolled triggerguard, and a manual tang safety. Lightly figured splinter forend with engraved fittings and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Stock
measurements: 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited minor handling evidence, a small worn spot at the stock toe, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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