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LOT 3511
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved and Gold Inlaid Caesar Guerini Magnus Sideplated Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 159312, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead on the matted solid rib, 2019 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/ improved cylinder installed). The casehardened sideplated boxlock action displays extensive
floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of gold inlaid woodcocks in flight on the left lockplate and a pair of gold inlaid pheasant roosters on the right, Guerini logo on either plate, “MAGNUS” on the underside, and “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Attractive contrasting straight grained Schnabel forend with
engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock with wooden buttplate. Includes the original shipping box, factory case, and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Barrel and stock
measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both measured .737 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is very good. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3512
Beretta 682 Gold E X Trap Over/Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. R01372S, 12 gauge, 33 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel single barrel with white front and steel mid bead sights on the matted trap rib with 2007 date proofs, 3 inch chamber with ejector, and Optima choke tube system
(full installed). Coin action displays standard markings of “682 GOLD E” at the top of both sides with the Beretta trident and “BERETTEA” at the lower rear, and “BERETTA/Beretta Trident/682 GOLD E” on the bottom. All of the action markings
are gold filled. Fitted with a checkered walnut beavertail forearm and pistol grip buttstock with adjustable comb. Includes
a Beretta case, extra set of 30 inch over/under barrels with 3 inch chambers and Optima choke tube system (improved modified/full installed), extra improved cylinder and modified chokes, and spare small parts. Measurements of extra barrel set: bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.732 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.037 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .730 inches; minimum wall thickness .036 inches; 1 1/16 inch drop at comb; 11/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish with light handling marks, some spotting on the action and barrel, and a few light scratches. Wood is excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The over/under barrel is excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3513
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Caesar Guerini 20 Gauge Summit Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 166890, 20 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 2021 dated Italian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). The coin finished boxlock action displays light floral scroll engraving surrounding the Guerini logo on either side and “SUMMIT” on the underside. The gun is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the
triggerplate. The gun features an adjustable single gold trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved shoe and pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad. Includes the original box, factory case, and four extra choke tubes (cylinder, skeet, improved cylinder, and light modified). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop
at heel; 14 15/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The box is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3514
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Beretta Model 682 LTD Over/ Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. LTD0809, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, 2005 dated Italian proofs, 76mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (modified/improved modified installed). The coin finished action displays engraved olive branches and gold inlaid
“682 LTD” on either side, arcaded fence, and gold inlaid “Beretta logo/olive branch laurel/682 LTD/0809/1500” on the underside. Beautiful highly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel forend and pistol grip stock with Beretta rubber recoil pad. Includes a Beretta takedown case, original box, extra recoil pad, and three extra chokes (cylinder, skeet, and improved cylinder). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at
comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, coin, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Barrels retain factory warning label. The box is fair with some damage and tape repair. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3515
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved and Gold Inlaid Franchi Alcione SP Sideplated Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 6017902, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, 2004 dated Italian proofs, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/modified installed). The coin finished sideplated boxlock action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of rooster pheasants in a field scene and “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the left and a pair of mallards in a
pond scene on the right. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and tang mounted automatic safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and an extra choke (full). Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, coin, and gold finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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