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LOT 3517
Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. Revelation Over/Under Shotgun -
Serial no. I-01151, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Introduced circa 2018. Built with blued steel
barrels featuring a single red bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard markings, interchangeable chokes (skeet 1/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch chambers with
automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the vibrant casehardened action which is marked with the model and maker information on the underside and features a single trigger and a tang
mounted automatic safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes five extra choke tubes
(cylinder, skeet 1, modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3. oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 3516
Factory Engraved Gebruder Merkel 20 Gauge Model 200E Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no.
75721, 20 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Built with blued
Bohler Stahl barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, standard factory markings, 1970
dated German proof marks, choke constrictions of .018/.030 inches, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are
fitted to the scalloped casehardened action with bolsters and double Kersten locking bolts which shows Arabesque scroll engraving and
features cocking indicators, double triggers (front articulated), and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-
point checkered three-piece forend with engraved casehardened iron and a pistol grip stock with grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Includes
a modern hard case. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 15 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original case colors, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3515
Factory Engraved B. Rizzini
20 Gauge Over/Under
Shotgun with Case - Serial no.
14201, 20 gauge, 27 5/8 inch
vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels
featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted flat vent rib,
standard markings, 1992 dated Italian proof marks, chambers marked modified/full, and 3 inch chambers with ejectors.
The barrels are fitted to the coin finished sideplated action which displays scroll engraving around a trio of bird scenes
and features a single trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/selector. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-
point checkered semi-Schnabel forend with engraved iron and a pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval in the grip and
polymer buttplate. Includes a takedown case with plaque on the lid reading “WITH THE COMPLIMENTS/OF/KUWAIT SHOOTING/
FEDERATION”. This gun was owned by the renowned General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who led the Coalition forces in the liberation of Kuwait
during the Gulf War in 1991, likely pointing to this gun being a gift in appreciation for his role in freeing the country. Also includes a letter signed by
Cynthia Schwarzkopf, on Schwarzkopf Family letterhead, certifying this shogun by serial number as being the former property of her father, General
H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. There are small cracks at the heel of the buttplate;
otherwise, the wood is also excellent with minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good.
Provenance: The Collection of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.).
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3514
Factory Engraved and Gold Highlighted Caesar Guerini 28 Gauge Tempio Over/
Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 101776, 28 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/
gunmetal grey/gold finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel monoblock barrels
featuring a single white bead sight on the matted vent rib, standard markings, light engraving at the breech,
2003 dated Italian proof marks, interchangeable chokes (modified/improved modified installed), and 2 3/4
inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the gunmetal grey action which shows some
floral scroll engraving around a gold highlighted mallard on the left, woodcock on the right, and pheasant on
the underside along with “TEMPIO”. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted manual safety/
selector. The gun is fitted with a contrasting straight grain multi-point checkered Schnabel forend and round
semi-pistol grip stock with serrated wood buttplate. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and full). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16
inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, gunmetal grey, and gold finishes with light handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000