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LOT 3500
Bottega C. Giovanelli Game Scene
Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model 687 EELL Over/Under
Shotgun - Serial no. F90754B, 20 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib
bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with single bead
sight on the matted vent rib, standard Beretta markings and 1991 dated Italian proofs,
interchangeable chokes (skeet/improved cylinder installed), and chambers marked 3 inches
with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sideplated action displays extensive floral scroll engraving
surrounding a trio of pheasants in an upland scene on the left side and a pair of woodcocks on the right.
The trigger plate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous engraving firm. The gun features a single
gold trigger and a tang mounted safety/selector switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend with
engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved 15.8 mm (.622 inches) and measured at .625 inches; minimum wall
thickness .033/.034 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence, slight dent on the pistol grip, and some scratches with
sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3499
Factory Engraved Perazzi MX28 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 141200, 28 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
coin grey finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel monoblock barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted flat vent rib,
standard factory markings, 2008 dated Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes (light modified/light modified installed),
and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin grey finished triggerplate action which displays attractive border scroll engraving around bouquets of flowers on
the left, right, and underside as well as attractive designs at the pivot pin and toplever pin. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with
a stunning richly-figured and multi-point checkered forend with lightly engraved blued iron and Deeley latch as well as a full pistol grip stock with leather faced recoil pad. Includes a factory
takedown case and nine extra choke tubes. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 13.9 mm (.547 inches); minimum wall
thickness .038/.036 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin grey finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
LOT 3498
Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Perazzi Model MX2000 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 124816,
12 gauge, 33 7/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/brushed bright/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a
red front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted flat solid rib, standard factory markings, 2002 dated Italian proof marks,
and 3 inch chambers with an automatic ejector. The barrels are fitted to the brushed bright finished triggerplate action which features highly
attractive scroll engraving with floral designs surrounding gold inlaid “Perazzi MX2000” on either side. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and
manual tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with blued iron and Deeley latch as well as a pistol grip
stock with a leather faced recoil pad. Includes an aluminum Americase, an extra forend numbered “4989” with no hardware, and extra springs and strikers. Barrel and
stock measurements for the unsingle barrel: bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 18.7 mm (.736 inches); choke constriction
.016/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness ..036/037 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, brushed bright, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence, a few pressure marks on the wood, and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
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