Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

Wednesday, December 6, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Firearms & Militaria - Day 1

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(C) RIGBY HAMMER FIRED DOUBLE RIFLE IN .303 BRITISH, CASED.

Lot # 1257 (Sale Order: 176 of 301)      

26" dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on file cut solid rib with express rear sight, one standing sight marked "100 Yds" with silver express line and folding leaf marked "300" with silver express line. Address "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James's Street London" on rib in old English script. Lightly dressed at the breeches. Underside of barrels with "2427", "S", and "A&T" stamp. Barrel flats with appropriate British London proofs for .303 British, "43R", serial number, and Rigby trademark. Splinter tip forearm with Rigby patent rotary opener, which is engraved as such, along with a checkered tip and light florals. Exterior of iron with shell motif and lined border. Forearm checkered in point pattern. Interior of iron and lever with serial number. Action flats with serial number, London proof, and Rigby trademark. Case colored receiver and back action peninsula locks with exposed hammers engraved with flowing acanthus, and signed on lock plates "John Rigby & Co" in English script. Stalking safeties. Fish form hammers engraved en suite with tall cocks. Double triggers with fore trigger checkered. Rotary underlever numbered on interior. Pistol grip with dark cap with point pattern checkering at wrist. Lovely, well marbled and fiddlebacked stock with floral engraved sling screw at belly. Checkered buttplate with heel with scroll. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good with some rubs and marks throughout from handling and use, particularly at matting. One area of old pitting underneath forearm. Forearm is very good with good wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks, some checkering heads marred. Possibly had an extra layer of varnish or oil added at one point as it is shinier than rest of wood. Action is excellent, retaining much of the case coloring which has started to fade, more vibrant in protected areas such as under lever. Stock is very good with excellent wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks throughout. Wood has shrunk away a bit from buttstock, which is very good and retains much of the high polish blue with a few spots of patina, mostly towards top and bottom. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling, somewhat softened. This is a really great rifle by one of the best makers. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 British Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 16527 Weight: 8 lbs 7.5 oz
26" dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on file cut solid rib with express rear sight, one standing sight marked "100 Yds" with silver express line and folding le...moreaf marked "300" with silver express line. Address "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James's Street London" on rib in old English script. Lightly dressed at the breeches. Underside of barrels with "2427", "S", and "A&T" stamp. Barrel flats with appropriate British London proofs for .303 British, "43R", serial number, and Rigby trademark. Splinter tip forearm with Rigby patent rotary opener, which is engraved as such, along with a checkered tip and light florals. Exterior of iron with shell motif and lined border. Forearm checkered in point pattern. Interior of iron and lever with serial number. Action flats with serial number, London proof, and Rigby trademark. Case colored receiver and back action peninsula locks with exposed hammers engraved with flowing acanthus, and signed on lock plates "John Rigby & Co" in English script. Stalking safeties. Fish form hammers engraved en suite with tall cocks. Double triggers with fore trigger checkered. Rotary underlever numbered on interior. Pistol grip with dark cap with point pattern checkering at wrist. Lovely, well marbled and fiddlebacked stock with floral engraved sling screw at belly. Checkered buttplate with heel with scroll. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good with some rubs and marks throughout from handling and use, particularly at matting. One area of old pitting underneath forearm. Forearm is very good with good wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks, some checkering heads marred. Possibly had an extra layer of varnish or oil added at one point as it is shinier than rest of wood. Action is excellent, retaining much of the case coloring which has started to fade, more vibrant in protected areas such as under lever. Stock is very good with excellent wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks throughout. Wood has shrunk away a bit from buttstock, which is very good and retains much of the high polish blue with a few spots of patina, mostly towards top and bottom. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling, somewhat softened. This is a really great rifle by one of the best makers. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 British Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 16527 Weight: 8 lbs 7.5 oz

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(C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot # 1258 (Sale Order: 177 of 301)      

Circa 1958. This nice British game gun is built with blued, 26" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. Barrels are fit with Holland & Holland's patented self-opening ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels are also fit with a tapered, matted concaved rib and a round front steel bead sight. Chokes for both barrels are Improved Cylinder. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." on left. Barrel flats marked "2 3/4" and "3 1/4" tons. Bottom rib engraved "MADE IN ENGLAND", "ROYAL". The case colored hand detachable side lock action is engraved with traditional Royal scroll and reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" in arch above the gold line cocking indicators. Action is built with Holland's single trigger which is also case hardened. Top lever is case hardened and engraved. Gun is non-auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Mechanical trigger is protected by a blacked right-hand roll edged scroll engraved trigger guard that extends to a three-quarter length bottom strap, which is also blacked, engraved with scroll and serial number. The semi-pistol gripped walnut stock with drop points, diamond grip, strong checkering, and gold oval is finished by a brown pig leather-covered pad. The matched checkered splinter forend is built with an Anson push button release and with scroll engraved iron metal. Gun lives in its green canvas covered case with cleaning rod, snap caps, and cleaning equipment. Canvas case inner lid with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" black and silver case label and small "Abercrombie & Fitch" leather label on inner left corner. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and a few light handling marks. Action, trigger and ejectors are sound. Action and parts with most of their case colors. Stock very good with very light handling marks. Forend good with some bruising on checkering. Case good with some handling, storage marks and needs new handle. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Serial Number: 36405 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.
Circa 1958. This nice British game gun is built with blued, 26" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. Barrels are fit with Holland & Holland's patented self-opening ejector...mores and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels are also fit with a tapered, matted concaved rib and a round front steel bead sight. Chokes for both barrels are Improved Cylinder. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." on left. Barrel flats marked "2 3/4" and "3 1/4" tons. Bottom rib engraved "MADE IN ENGLAND", "ROYAL". The case colored hand detachable side lock action is engraved with traditional Royal scroll and reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" in arch above the gold line cocking indicators. Action is built with Holland's single trigger which is also case hardened. Top lever is case hardened and engraved. Gun is non-auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Mechanical trigger is protected by a blacked right-hand roll edged scroll engraved trigger guard that extends to a three-quarter length bottom strap, which is also blacked, engraved with scroll and serial number. The semi-pistol gripped walnut stock with drop points, diamond grip, strong checkering, and gold oval is finished by a brown pig leather-covered pad. The matched checkered splinter forend is built with an Anson push button release and with scroll engraved iron metal. Gun lives in its green canvas covered case with cleaning rod, snap caps, and cleaning equipment. Canvas case inner lid with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" black and silver case label and small "Abercrombie & Fitch" leather label on inner left corner. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and a few light handling marks. Action, trigger and ejectors are sound. Action and parts with most of their case colors. Stock very good with very light handling marks. Forend good with some bruising on checkering. Case good with some handling, storage marks and needs new handle. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Serial Number: 36405 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

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(C) GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BEST QUALITY SLE 16 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot # 1259 (Sale Order: 178 of 301)      

Circa 1922. A nice vintage game gun with 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels and ejectors. Chamber lengths are 2 - 1/2". Barrels are fit with a smooth, concave, swamped rib and a round steel front bead sight. Rib with floral scroll near breech. Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Left barrel reads "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Barrel flats marked "16", "NITRO PROOF", "1 oz". Tubes stamped "30588", "H&H" and with US importers stamp. Chokes are Modified on left and Skeet on right. The coin finished Holland & Holland patented hand detachable sidelock action with double triggers is handsomely adorned with traditional Royal scroll and bears Holland & Holland in banner above the gold line cocking indicators. Bottom action ahead of trigger plate reads "ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR". Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked scroll engraved trigger guard. Trigger guard extends to a full-length blacked bottom strap that is engraved with scroll and the serial number. Blacked top lever and slide safe are both engraved with scrolls; the slide safe is also checkered. "SAFE" is in gold and the gun is non-auto safe. Walnut stock with drop points and diamond grip is finely checkered, has a vacant gold oval, and is finished by a dark brown leather-covered pad. Splinter forend with matching checkering with Anson release has blacked engraved iron metal. Interior iron metal engraved with matching serial number. Gun lives a vintage leather Holland & Holland case with an authentic black and gold case label. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels are good and retain 85% original color. Action, triggers, and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend with some light handling marks. Case with evidence of use, handling, and storage. Cool gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .014 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .664 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal SLE Serial Number: 30588 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.
Circa 1922. A nice vintage game gun with 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels and ejectors. Chamber lengths are 2 - 1/2". Barrels are fit with a smooth, concave, swampe...mored rib and a round steel front bead sight. Rib with floral scroll near breech. Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Left barrel reads "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Barrel flats marked "16", "NITRO PROOF", "1 oz". Tubes stamped "30588", "H&H" and with US importers stamp. Chokes are Modified on left and Skeet on right. The coin finished Holland & Holland patented hand detachable sidelock action with double triggers is handsomely adorned with traditional Royal scroll and bears Holland & Holland in banner above the gold line cocking indicators. Bottom action ahead of trigger plate reads "ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR". Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked scroll engraved trigger guard. Trigger guard extends to a full-length blacked bottom strap that is engraved with scroll and the serial number. Blacked top lever and slide safe are both engraved with scrolls; the slide safe is also checkered. "SAFE" is in gold and the gun is non-auto safe. Walnut stock with drop points and diamond grip is finely checkered, has a vacant gold oval, and is finished by a dark brown leather-covered pad. Splinter forend with matching checkering with Anson release has blacked engraved iron metal. Interior iron metal engraved with matching serial number. Gun lives a vintage leather Holland & Holland case with an authentic black and gold case label. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels are good and retain 85% original color. Action, triggers, and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend with some light handling marks. Case with evidence of use, handling, and storage. Cool gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .014 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .664 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal SLE Serial Number: 30588 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.

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(M) IMPRESSIVE BERTUZZI 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY TORCOLI & S. MUFF

Lot # 1260 (Sale Order: 179 of 301)      

Circa 2003. Lovely game gun with 27" Italian nitro proofed chopper lump blacked barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers, narrow smooth, concave tapering rib with small steel round front bead sight. Right barrel reads "FLLI BERTUZZI - ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "6003", "ARMI BERTUZZI" and "BT". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM. 70", "15.8", "KG1.110", "15.8", and with importer marking. Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Modified on right. Brushed coin finished sidelock action with games scenes, set disk strikers, engraved and checkered top lever, filed safe slide, and "S" is in gold. Action also with double triggers, front articulated. Gun is non-auto safe. Left lock is engraved with a brace of woodcock flying through woods. Right lock with a cock pheasant taking off and 3 females, all in grassy field. Bottom action with hunting dog retrieving a grouse from wood. Left and right bars engraved "FLLI BERTUZZI" in banner. Trigger plate signed by S. Muffolini Inc. and bottom of action signed Torcoli Inc. Trigger guard with right hand rolled edge extending to a full-length bottom strap with matching scroll and serial number in banner. Handsome orange brown shiny stock with smoky streaks has been built with drop points, a finely checkered straight hand grip, and finished with a checkered butt stock with lightly scroll engraved toe and heel plates. Slender splinter forend with matched checkering and grain has been built with an Anson push button release, Bertuzzi gold logo inlay, and scroll engraved escutcheon and exterior metal. Interior metal engraved "03". Gun is housed by an oak and leather maker's case with cleaning rod, snap caps cleaning accessories and oil bottle. Case lid with black and gold "ARMI FLLI BERTUZZI" case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend are excellent. Very nice gun! Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Snap Caps and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .022 (R) .014 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .626 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: SLE Serial Number: 6003 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.
Circa 2003. Lovely game gun with 27" Italian nitro proofed chopper lump blacked barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers, narrow smooth, concave tapering rib ...morewith small steel round front bead sight. Right barrel reads "FLLI BERTUZZI - ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "6003", "ARMI BERTUZZI" and "BT". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM. 70", "15.8", "KG1.110", "15.8", and with importer marking. Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Modified on right. Brushed coin finished sidelock action with games scenes, set disk strikers, engraved and checkered top lever, filed safe slide, and "S" is in gold. Action also with double triggers, front articulated. Gun is non-auto safe. Left lock is engraved with a brace of woodcock flying through woods. Right lock with a cock pheasant taking off and 3 females, all in grassy field. Bottom action with hunting dog retrieving a grouse from wood. Left and right bars engraved "FLLI BERTUZZI" in banner. Trigger plate signed by S. Muffolini Inc. and bottom of action signed Torcoli Inc. Trigger guard with right hand rolled edge extending to a full-length bottom strap with matching scroll and serial number in banner. Handsome orange brown shiny stock with smoky streaks has been built with drop points, a finely checkered straight hand grip, and finished with a checkered butt stock with lightly scroll engraved toe and heel plates. Slender splinter forend with matched checkering and grain has been built with an Anson push button release, Bertuzzi gold logo inlay, and scroll engraved escutcheon and exterior metal. Interior metal engraved "03". Gun is housed by an oak and leather maker's case with cleaning rod, snap caps cleaning accessories and oil bottle. Case lid with black and gold "ARMI FLLI BERTUZZI" case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend are excellent. Very nice gun! Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Snap Caps and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .022 (R) .014 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .626 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: SLE Serial Number: 6003 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.

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(C) BOSS & CO. SLE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1261 (Sale Order: 180 of 301)      

Circa 1918. A lightweight game gun with 29 - 1/4" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels are furnished with a narrow, concave, raised rib. Rib reads "BOSS & Co. 41 ALBEMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY . LONDON. W1.". Barrel lump reads "6655" for serial number. Barrel flats are stamped "NP", "20", "2 1/2"", "3 TONS" and "615". Tubes are stamped "9046". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. Light case colored sidelock action with rose bouquets and scroll engraving with "BOSS & Co." in ribbon. Action with gold line cocking indicator, blacked engraved and checkered top lever, and a blacked, engraved, and checkered slide safe. "SAFE" in gold inlay. Gun is auto-safe. Action also with Boss & Co. single mechanical (triple pull) trigger. Trigger protected by right hand rolled edge blacked and scroll engraved trigger guard. Bottom strap is blacked and engraved with scroll and the serial number. Trigger plate is engraved, reading "BOSS'S PATENT 11278". Newer reddish brown stock with drop points and sharp checkering on English straight hand grip. Belly of stock with small gold oval, stock is finished with a checkered wood extension. Darker forend with similar checkering and Anson push button release. Escutcheon, diamond, and exterior iron metal are engraved with scrolls. Gun lives in a green canvas case. CONDITION: Good as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels retain mostly all of their blue and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock good with some light handling marks. Forend is good. Case is good with handling and storage marks. Accessories: Canvas Case Barrel Length: 29 - 1/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .026 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .008 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .617 (R) .618 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: SLE Serial Number: 6655 Weight: 5 Lbs. 8 oz.
Circa 1918. A lightweight game gun with 29 - 1/4" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels are furnished with a na...morerrow, concave, raised rib. Rib reads "BOSS & Co. 41 ALBEMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY . LONDON. W1.". Barrel lump reads "6655" for serial number. Barrel flats are stamped "NP", "20", "2 1/2"", "3 TONS" and "615". Tubes are stamped "9046". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. Light case colored sidelock action with rose bouquets and scroll engraving with "BOSS & Co." in ribbon. Action with gold line cocking indicator, blacked engraved and checkered top lever, and a blacked, engraved, and checkered slide safe. "SAFE" in gold inlay. Gun is auto-safe. Action also with Boss & Co. single mechanical (triple pull) trigger. Trigger protected by right hand rolled edge blacked and scroll engraved trigger guard. Bottom strap is blacked and engraved with scroll and the serial number. Trigger plate is engraved, reading "BOSS'S PATENT 11278". Newer reddish brown stock with drop points and sharp checkering on English straight hand grip. Belly of stock with small gold oval, stock is finished with a checkered wood extension. Darker forend with similar checkering and Anson push button release. Escutcheon, diamond, and exterior iron metal are engraved with scrolls. Gun lives in a green canvas case. CONDITION: Good as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels retain mostly all of their blue and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock good with some light handling marks. Forend is good. Case is good with handling and storage marks. Accessories: Canvas Case Barrel Length: 29 - 1/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .026 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .008 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .617 (R) .618 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: SLE Serial Number: 6655 Weight: 5 Lbs. 8 oz.

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(M) A TRULY INCREDIBLE 2 GUN 3 BARREL SET OF LUCIANO BOSIS MICHELANGELO EXTRA SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL

Lot # 1262 (Sale Order: 181 of 301)      

Circa 2016. A virtually new pair of over under sporting/game guns with Italian nitro proofed barrels. 3 sets of barrels (two 30" and one 26") with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. All barrel ribs are solid, low profiled, and matte filed. Ribs also with small steel beads for front sights. Ribs read with "1", "2" and "2" (second 2 the shorter barrel at 26" in gold at breech). Top barrels are with gold inlays that read "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Top barrels with thin gold bands at breech and barrel wings with light border scroll. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "2016", "CP", "12-70", individual serial numbers, "MADE IN ITALY", and "L. BOSIS". Shorter number "2" is marked "R167" on flat. Chokes are Briley multi. Beautiful coin finished sidelock actions with non-auto safe actions and single inertia triggers are decorated with elegant scrolls and bottoms with scrolls and vignettes of hunting dogs. Number "1" with a setter with collar gazing over field and number "2' with similar dog smiling at field edge. Safe slide is also engraved and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Trigger guards and bottom straps with matched engraving and gold inlays of serial numbers. Top levers engraved and with gold inlays of "1" and "2". "LUCIANO BOSIS" is set in gold inlay at bars. Engraving orchestrated by master engraver "G.S. PEDRETTI" whose signature is on the trigger plates. Deluxe European walnut stocks with drop points, sharp checkered pistol grips have engraved "JSD" gold ovals and finished by black leather covered pads. Sporting forends with matched checkering are fit with Anson styled push button releases. Forends also with numbers "1" and "2" in gold on escutcheons, "LUCIANO BOSIS" gold logo at center, engraved pin, and exterior bottom forend iron is scroll engraved and reads "LUCIANO BOSIS" in gold. Interior metal is coin finished and reads with individual serial numbers and "L. BOSIS". Guns live in a brown leather maker's case with "Fabbrica d'armi LUCIANO BOSIS", cleaning tools and accessories including extra firing pins, springs, and snap caps. Extra chokes in separate Briley cases. CODITION: Excellent. Barrels excellent. Actions, triggers and ejectors excellent. Stocks and forend excellent with very slight and light handling marks. Case excellent. Accessories: Case, 2 Sets of Briley Chokes Barrel Length: (A&B) 30" (C) 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .027 (U) .030 (B) (O) .028 (U) .030 (C) (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: (ALL) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (ALL) Briley Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (ALL) 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .734 (B) (BOTH) .734 (C) (O) .730 (U) .731 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michelangelo Extra Paperwork: Information Serial Number: (A) 652 (B) 653 Weight: (A&B) 7 Lbs. 13 oz. (C) 7 Lbs. 8 oz..
Circa 2016. A virtually new pair of over under sporting/game guns with Italian nitro proofed barrels. 3 sets of barrels (two 30" and one 26") with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" c...morehambers. All barrel ribs are solid, low profiled, and matte filed. Ribs also with small steel beads for front sights. Ribs read with "1", "2" and "2" (second 2 the shorter barrel at 26" in gold at breech). Top barrels are with gold inlays that read "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Top barrels with thin gold bands at breech and barrel wings with light border scroll. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "2016", "CP", "12-70", individual serial numbers, "MADE IN ITALY", and "L. BOSIS". Shorter number "2" is marked "R167" on flat. Chokes are Briley multi. Beautiful coin finished sidelock actions with non-auto safe actions and single inertia triggers are decorated with elegant scrolls and bottoms with scrolls and vignettes of hunting dogs. Number "1" with a setter with collar gazing over field and number "2' with similar dog smiling at field edge. Safe slide is also engraved and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Trigger guards and bottom straps with matched engraving and gold inlays of serial numbers. Top levers engraved and with gold inlays of "1" and "2". "LUCIANO BOSIS" is set in gold inlay at bars. Engraving orchestrated by master engraver "G.S. PEDRETTI" whose signature is on the trigger plates. Deluxe European walnut stocks with drop points, sharp checkered pistol grips have engraved "JSD" gold ovals and finished by black leather covered pads. Sporting forends with matched checkering are fit with Anson styled push button releases. Forends also with numbers "1" and "2" in gold on escutcheons, "LUCIANO BOSIS" gold logo at center, engraved pin, and exterior bottom forend iron is scroll engraved and reads "LUCIANO BOSIS" in gold. Interior metal is coin finished and reads with individual serial numbers and "L. BOSIS". Guns live in a brown leather maker's case with "Fabbrica d'armi LUCIANO BOSIS", cleaning tools and accessories including extra firing pins, springs, and snap caps. Extra chokes in separate Briley cases. CODITION: Excellent. Barrels excellent. Actions, triggers and ejectors excellent. Stocks and forend excellent with very slight and light handling marks. Case excellent. Accessories: Case, 2 Sets of Briley Chokes Barrel Length: (A&B) 30" (C) 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .027 (U) .030 (B) (O) .028 (U) .030 (C) (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: (ALL) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (ALL) Briley Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (ALL) 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .734 (B) (BOTH) .734 (C) (O) .730 (U) .731 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michelangelo Extra Paperwork: Information Serial Number: (A) 652 (B) 653 Weight: (A&B) 7 Lbs. 13 oz. (C) 7 Lbs. 8 oz..

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(C) EXQUISITE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL .375 H&H MAGNUM DOUBLE RIFLE IN CASE.

Lot # 1263 (Sale Order: 182 of 301)      

Circa 1923. A vintage London best safari double rifle with chopper lump 26" steel belted barrels. Barrels built with ejectors, third fastener, spear point quarter rib, and a stippled, raised bladed spear point front sight with flip-up low light sight. Rear sight with one standing sight regulated for 50 / 200 yards and one folding; both with platinum center line through V cutout. Quarter rib with stippling and crosshatch hand filing. Rib reads ".375 MAGNUM RIMLESS CALIBRE". Left barrel reads "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Bottom of barrels with rifles serial number "30448", "W.D.L", "N" and "H&H". Barrel flats read with proofs "NP", "375 EX", and "CORDITE 54-300MAX". Barrels with loop for sling. Slight case colored hardened hand detachable sidelock action with bolstered frame, set disk strikers, third fastener, and double triggers. Front trigger is stippled and articulated. Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked floral engraved guard. Guard extends to a full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action engraved with traditional Royal scroll and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is in banner above gold line cocking indicators. Top lever is blacked, engraved, and with a checkered thumb. Safety slide is also blacked, engraved, and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Rifle is built with auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock with nice figure, shadow line cheeckpiece, sharp checkered pistol grip, case hardened engraved trap door grip cap, gold oval; loop for sling is strengthened by its long engraved top strap and is finished with a black leather covered pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering, engraving, and Anson release. Rifle lives in a dark brown oak and leather case. Case with small black and gold leather trade label, brass cleaning rod, oil bottle, neva rust oil, Rangoon oil, pull through, patches, pair of .375 snap caps, and keys for case. Case with round brass tablet engraved "GEE". CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are near perfect with some light handling marks. Action, trigger, and ejectors work well with snap caps. Stock is very good with slight/light handling marks and with light scuffing on leather-covered pad. Forend excellent. Case very good as new to rifle. A very nice double rifle from one of the UK's best. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Double Rifle Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 30448 Weight: 9 Lbs. 12 oz.
Circa 1923. A vintage London best safari double rifle with chopper lump 26" steel belted barrels. Barrels built with ejectors, third fastener, spear point quarter rib, an...mored a stippled, raised bladed spear point front sight with flip-up low light sight. Rear sight with one standing sight regulated for 50 / 200 yards and one folding; both with platinum center line through V cutout. Quarter rib with stippling and crosshatch hand filing. Rib reads ".375 MAGNUM RIMLESS CALIBRE". Left barrel reads "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Bottom of barrels with rifles serial number "30448", "W.D.L", "N" and "H&H". Barrel flats read with proofs "NP", "375 EX", and "CORDITE 54-300MAX". Barrels with loop for sling. Slight case colored hardened hand detachable sidelock action with bolstered frame, set disk strikers, third fastener, and double triggers. Front trigger is stippled and articulated. Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked floral engraved guard. Guard extends to a full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action engraved with traditional Royal scroll and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is in banner above gold line cocking indicators. Top lever is blacked, engraved, and with a checkered thumb. Safety slide is also blacked, engraved, and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Rifle is built with auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock with nice figure, shadow line cheeckpiece, sharp checkered pistol grip, case hardened engraved trap door grip cap, gold oval; loop for sling is strengthened by its long engraved top strap and is finished with a black leather covered pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering, engraving, and Anson release. Rifle lives in a dark brown oak and leather case. Case with small black and gold leather trade label, brass cleaning rod, oil bottle, neva rust oil, Rangoon oil, pull through, patches, pair of .375 snap caps, and keys for case. Case with round brass tablet engraved "GEE". CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are near perfect with some light handling marks. Action, trigger, and ejectors work well with snap caps. Stock is very good with slight/light handling marks and with light scuffing on leather-covered pad. Forend excellent. Case very good as new to rifle. A very nice double rifle from one of the UK's best. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Double Rifle Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 30448 Weight: 9 Lbs. 12 oz.

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(M) STUNNING IVO FABBRI BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER WITH MYTHICAL SCENE ENGRAVING BY BADILL

Lot # 1264 (Sale Order: 183 of 301)      

Circa 1982. Amazingly well-crafted gun with 27" Italian demi-bloc nitro-proofed barrels with a low profile finely matted solid rib with steel bead front sight. Right side of top barrel with "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL", left with "ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Modern Italian nitro proofs for 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal 18.4 IBD and AI date code. Chokes are Modified in top barrel and Improved Cylinder in bottom. The bolster and breech are lightly decorated with florals and dots. Forearm has an Anson plunger release with the iconic Fabbri cross escutcheon, engraved in semi-relief with florals throughout, including exterior iron. Forearm is checkering in a point and wave pattern that wraps about the escutcheon. Interior of iron with matching serial number stamped. Sidelock action is extensively engraved in semi-relief style en suite with the escutcheon, with flowing florals on a stippled ground, with interspersed lilies and bouquets of roses. A sphinx sits behind cocking indicators, spewing the scroll out of his open mouth. Bottom of action has a pair of cherubim around a bouquet of roses, with scroll en suite. Signed "Inc Badillini G.F." to the right of the trigger guard. Ivo Fabbri legend on bottom of action. Non-automatic safety. Fabbri inertia driven single trigger protected by a trigger guard with engraving en suite which extends to tang, including an engraved serial number. English-style straight stock of a nicely figured and smoky walnut is checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, with an attractive arrowhead exclusion at tang and a fully checkered walnut butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped Nizzoli case with Fabbri trade label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, showing slight evidence of use. Barrels retain virtually all of their factory black, with some distension about proofs from application of stamp, and some light discoloration from age and use. Stock is excellent with sharp checkering, no cracks or chips, and mild handling marks. Receiver is excellent, engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master like Badillini. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny, ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent with some minor marks to exterior. This is an great example of one of the finest shotguns money can buy. Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .016 (U) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: E596 Weight: 6 Lbs. 15 oz.
Circa 1982. Amazingly well-crafted gun with 27" Italian demi-bloc nitro-proofed barrels with a low profile finely matted solid rib with steel bead front sight. Right side...more of top barrel with "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL", left with "ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Modern Italian nitro proofs for 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal 18.4 IBD and AI date code. Chokes are Modified in top barrel and Improved Cylinder in bottom. The bolster and breech are lightly decorated with florals and dots. Forearm has an Anson plunger release with the iconic Fabbri cross escutcheon, engraved in semi-relief with florals throughout, including exterior iron. Forearm is checkering in a point and wave pattern that wraps about the escutcheon. Interior of iron with matching serial number stamped. Sidelock action is extensively engraved in semi-relief style en suite with the escutcheon, with flowing florals on a stippled ground, with interspersed lilies and bouquets of roses. A sphinx sits behind cocking indicators, spewing the scroll out of his open mouth. Bottom of action has a pair of cherubim around a bouquet of roses, with scroll en suite. Signed "Inc Badillini G.F." to the right of the trigger guard. Ivo Fabbri legend on bottom of action. Non-automatic safety. Fabbri inertia driven single trigger protected by a trigger guard with engraving en suite which extends to tang, including an engraved serial number. English-style straight stock of a nicely figured and smoky walnut is checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, with an attractive arrowhead exclusion at tang and a fully checkered walnut butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped Nizzoli case with Fabbri trade label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, showing slight evidence of use. Barrels retain virtually all of their factory black, with some distension about proofs from application of stamp, and some light discoloration from age and use. Stock is excellent with sharp checkering, no cracks or chips, and mild handling marks. Receiver is excellent, engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master like Badillini. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny, ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent with some minor marks to exterior. This is an great example of one of the finest shotguns money can buy. Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .016 (U) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: E596 Weight: 6 Lbs. 15 oz.

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(M) OUTSTANDING BERTUZZI GULLWING 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB ENGRAVING BY MANRICO TORCO

Lot # 1265 (Sale Order: 184 of 301)      

Circa 2001. A very fine and rare over/under game gun with demi-bloc nitro proofed 28 - 3/4" blued steel barrels. These shiny barrels have been built with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a hand filed, low profiled, raised rib featuring a single steel bead sight and extension at breech. Top barrel on left reads "F.LLI BERTUZZI". Barrels stamped "15.8", "KG1.300" and with proof mark. Barrel flat showing proof marks, "6060", "CAM.70", "20/70" and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Chokes are Extra Full on the over barrel and Improved Modified on the under barrel. Barrel wings with light border scrolls. This beautiful gun combines the craftsmanship of a skilled gunmaker and the artistic talents of incredible engraving artisans. Game scenes with fantasy and intricate scrolls adorn this innovative Gullwing sidelock actioned gun. Left lock plate door engraved with smiling hunt dogs peering through tall grass with a covey of quail taking flight over field. Right lock with hunting dogs gazing through field as a flock of pigeons make their escape. Bottom action engraved with a hunting dog and his prairie chicken prey in grassy field. "FLLI BERTUZZI" is engraved at action bars. "V.PELI Creative Arts" is signed on right hand side of trigger plate. "TORCOLI INC." is signed at action bottom just below the prairie chicken. Game scene engraving and action supported by fancy fantasy scroll engraving. With Gullwing doors ajar, the company's logo is on display in gold, as well as the sidelock action, which is also in gold. Double triggers, front hinged, are protected by the scroll engraved guard that leads to the long bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action with engraved top lever and safe slide. "S" engraved; non-auto safe. A beautiful deluxe piece of Turkish walnut with oil finish bears drop points, finely checkered English grip, and a fully checkered butt. Matched forend with company logo in gold and Boss styled scroll engraved barrel wings, exterior iron metal, and Anson release. Interior iron metal engraved with "60", matching the last 2 numbers of the serial. Gun resides in orange brown leather case with a pair of snap caps. Inner lid with black and gold FLLi BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers, wings, and ejectors all operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Great and impressive gun! Accessories: Leather Case & Snap Caps Barrel Length: 28 - 3/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .040 (U) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: Gullwing Deluxe Serial Number: 6060 Weight: 6 Lbs. 9 oz.
Circa 2001. A very fine and rare over/under game gun with demi-bloc nitro proofed 28 - 3/4" blued steel barrels. These shiny barrels have been built with 2 - 3/4" chamber...mores, ejectors, and a hand filed, low profiled, raised rib featuring a single steel bead sight and extension at breech. Top barrel on left reads "F.LLI BERTUZZI". Barrels stamped "15.8", "KG1.300" and with proof mark. Barrel flat showing proof marks, "6060", "CAM.70", "20/70" and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Chokes are Extra Full on the over barrel and Improved Modified on the under barrel. Barrel wings with light border scrolls. This beautiful gun combines the craftsmanship of a skilled gunmaker and the artistic talents of incredible engraving artisans. Game scenes with fantasy and intricate scrolls adorn this innovative Gullwing sidelock actioned gun. Left lock plate door engraved with smiling hunt dogs peering through tall grass with a covey of quail taking flight over field. Right lock with hunting dogs gazing through field as a flock of pigeons make their escape. Bottom action engraved with a hunting dog and his prairie chicken prey in grassy field. "FLLI BERTUZZI" is engraved at action bars. "V.PELI Creative Arts" is signed on right hand side of trigger plate. "TORCOLI INC." is signed at action bottom just below the prairie chicken. Game scene engraving and action supported by fancy fantasy scroll engraving. With Gullwing doors ajar, the company's logo is on display in gold, as well as the sidelock action, which is also in gold. Double triggers, front hinged, are protected by the scroll engraved guard that leads to the long bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action with engraved top lever and safe slide. "S" engraved; non-auto safe. A beautiful deluxe piece of Turkish walnut with oil finish bears drop points, finely checkered English grip, and a fully checkered butt. Matched forend with company logo in gold and Boss styled scroll engraved barrel wings, exterior iron metal, and Anson release. Interior iron metal engraved with "60", matching the last 2 numbers of the serial. Gun resides in orange brown leather case with a pair of snap caps. Inner lid with black and gold FLLi BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers, wings, and ejectors all operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Great and impressive gun! Accessories: Leather Case & Snap Caps Barrel Length: 28 - 3/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .040 (U) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: Gullwing Deluxe Serial Number: 6060 Weight: 6 Lbs. 9 oz.

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(M) A MASTERPIECE OF ENGRAVING, "THE BIRDS OF PREY GUN", A SYMES AND WRIGHT ENGRAVED BY THE LEGENDAR

Lot # 1266 (Sale Order: 185 of 301)      

Circa 1990. A famous first made over and under game gun with 28" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels have been designated with Woodward / Purdey style ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Top rib is raised and matted with small steel bead front sight. Top barrel with gold border at breech and reads ".728", "NP", "12", "2 3/4", "3 1/4 TONS" on right, on left reads "Symes & Wright" and "London" on left. Bottom barrel with proof markings of "LP 89", "12", 2 3/4"", "3 1/4 TONS" and importers stamp. Barrels are choked Improved Cylinder in both barrels. This handsome coin finished sidelock game gun is built with a single triple pull trigger and is non-auto safe. "SAFE" is in gold. The right-hand rolled-edged trigger guard with light floral scroll extends to a long bottom strap with floral scroll and serial number "OU 01" in gold. This gun has great fantasy-styled game scene engraving by Master engraver Rashid El Hadi. The left lock plate depicts a hawk swooping down on its prey over a grassy field. The right lock plate demonstrates a falcon bombing in a passing and unsuspecting pigeon. Bottom action illustrates an eagle with trout in talons heading back to its roost. The supporting bold relief foliate scroll work is just as amazing with grotesque style birds of prey holding banner styled ribbons in their talons reading "SYMES & WRIGHT" in old English italics over acanthus leaves and vines. All incredible pieces of artistry. Master engraver fully signed his work as "Rashid El Hadi" at the bottom of the right lock plate and simply signed "Rash" on the left at bottom. The "British Gun Engraving" book by Douglas Tate features a biography of the engraver on page 274, and is one of 3 guns mentioned by name in Rashid's obituary, along with the Holland & Holland "Swan Gun" and the Westley Richards "Hummingbird Guns". The dark marbled walnut stock with drop points has fine over-the-wrist checkered pistol grip. Pistol grip with ebonite grip cap. The matched game over under forend is built with the exposed Woodward/Purdey style leaf ejector system. Forend also with Anson release. Gun resides in an oak and leather case with canvas outer and black and gold Symes & Wright LTD. trade label. Case accompanied by two turn screws, snap caps, oil bottle, two piece wooden cleaning rod and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain nearly all of their original black and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are mechanically sound with snap caps. Stock and forend very good with visual signs of use. Very nice gun and piece of art. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Canvas Outer & Accessories Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Symes & Wright Model: O/U Paperwork: Catalogs from Sothebys and Gavin Gardiner Serial Number: OU01 Weight: 7 Lbs. 10 oz.
Circa 1990. A famous first made over and under game gun with 28" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels have been designated with Woodward / Purdey style ejectors and 2 -...more 3/4" chambers. Top rib is raised and matted with small steel bead front sight. Top barrel with gold border at breech and reads ".728", "NP", "12", "2 3/4", "3 1/4 TONS" on right, on left reads "Symes & Wright" and "London" on left. Bottom barrel with proof markings of "LP 89", "12", 2 3/4"", "3 1/4 TONS" and importers stamp. Barrels are choked Improved Cylinder in both barrels. This handsome coin finished sidelock game gun is built with a single triple pull trigger and is non-auto safe. "SAFE" is in gold. The right-hand rolled-edged trigger guard with light floral scroll extends to a long bottom strap with floral scroll and serial number "OU 01" in gold. This gun has great fantasy-styled game scene engraving by Master engraver Rashid El Hadi. The left lock plate depicts a hawk swooping down on its prey over a grassy field. The right lock plate demonstrates a falcon bombing in a passing and unsuspecting pigeon. Bottom action illustrates an eagle with trout in talons heading back to its roost. The supporting bold relief foliate scroll work is just as amazing with grotesque style birds of prey holding banner styled ribbons in their talons reading "SYMES & WRIGHT" in old English italics over acanthus leaves and vines. All incredible pieces of artistry. Master engraver fully signed his work as "Rashid El Hadi" at the bottom of the right lock plate and simply signed "Rash" on the left at bottom. The "British Gun Engraving" book by Douglas Tate features a biography of the engraver on page 274, and is one of 3 guns mentioned by name in Rashid's obituary, along with the Holland & Holland "Swan Gun" and the Westley Richards "Hummingbird Guns". The dark marbled walnut stock with drop points has fine over-the-wrist checkered pistol grip. Pistol grip with ebonite grip cap. The matched game over under forend is built with the exposed Woodward/Purdey style leaf ejector system. Forend also with Anson release. Gun resides in an oak and leather case with canvas outer and black and gold Symes & Wright LTD. trade label. Case accompanied by two turn screws, snap caps, oil bottle, two piece wooden cleaning rod and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain nearly all of their original black and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are mechanically sound with snap caps. Stock and forend very good with visual signs of use. Very nice gun and piece of art. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Canvas Outer & Accessories Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Symes & Wright Model: O/U Paperwork: Catalogs from Sothebys and Gavin Gardiner Serial Number: OU01 Weight: 7 Lbs. 10 oz.

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(C) BOSS & CO. OVER/UNDER 12 BORE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1267 (Sale Order: 186 of 301)      

Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27" nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels have been built with no top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked "2 1/2". Top barrel on right reads "Boss & Co.", London proofs for 1 1/8". Left side of barrel reads "41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.". Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay "2". Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved "BOSS PATENT No 11278". Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay "2". Gun is auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved "PATENT No. 3307 1909". Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. Accessories: Leather Case and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial Number: 8928 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.
Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27" nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels have been built with n...moreo top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked "2 1/2". Top barrel on right reads "Boss & Co.", London proofs for 1 1/8". Left side of barrel reads "41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.". Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay "2". Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved "BOSS PATENT No 11278". Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay "2". Gun is auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved "PATENT No. 3307 1909". Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. Accessories: Leather Case and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial Number: 8928 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.

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(M) DAVID MCKAY BROWN ROUND ACTION GAME GUN WITH FRENCH FITTED CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 1268 (Sale Order: 187 of 301)      

This fine gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who has been keeping the Dickson round action tradition alive, has 28" demi-bloc barrels mounted with narrow, flat, matted rib. Right side of top barrel is engraved "David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), 32, Hamilton Road, Bothwell". Bottom of bottom barrel is stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers and serial number. Case hardened, round bodied, trigger plate, low profile action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, open shaded scroll. "David McKay Brown" is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are engraved to match action. Serial number is at grip. Attractive, classic, marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4" over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and gold oval engraved "LBL" on toe line. Slim matching forend has Anson release. Exceptional quality walnut and black morocco leather case with embossed gold line embellishment on top, has 2 key locks. Interior is lined in scarlet leather with embossed gold filigree decoration around border of lid. Leather is also embossed with McKay Brown name and address, "ROUND ACTION GAME GUN", and "Serial No. 7524". Bottom, also in red leather, is French fitted for stock and action, barrels, and an array of high-quality accessories including 2-piece ebony and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, 3 horn-handled turnscrews, pair of horn and brass snap caps, round polished brass oil bottle, and round polished brass vaseline bottle. Case key is tied to handle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Barrels retain over 95% original blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains approximately 95% of its original case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at rear of top tang. Temper blue of safety is silvered, as is top lever thumbpiece. Bluing on trigger guard is thinning and silvering at grip. Stocks retain a few light handling marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior case leather is excellent with a few slight rubs and compressions. Handle is excellent. Interior leather is excellent with some slight rubs. Accessories are excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .006 (IC) (U) .005 (IC) Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .734 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: David McKay Brown Model: Round Body O/U Serial Number: 7524
This fine gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who has been keeping the Dickson round action tradition alive, has 28" demi-bloc barrels mounted with narrow, flat, ...morematted rib. Right side of top barrel is engraved "David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), 32, Hamilton Road, Bothwell". Bottom of bottom barrel is stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers and serial number. Case hardened, round bodied, trigger plate, low profile action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, open shaded scroll. "David McKay Brown" is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are engraved to match action. Serial number is at grip. Attractive, classic, marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4" over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and gold oval engraved "LBL" on toe line. Slim matching forend has Anson release. Exceptional quality walnut and black morocco leather case with embossed gold line embellishment on top, has 2 key locks. Interior is lined in scarlet leather with embossed gold filigree decoration around border of lid. Leather is also embossed with McKay Brown name and address, "ROUND ACTION GAME GUN", and "Serial No. 7524". Bottom, also in red leather, is French fitted for stock and action, barrels, and an array of high-quality accessories including 2-piece ebony and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, 3 horn-handled turnscrews, pair of horn and brass snap caps, round polished brass oil bottle, and round polished brass vaseline bottle. Case key is tied to handle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Barrels retain over 95% original blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains approximately 95% of its original case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at rear of top tang. Temper blue of safety is silvered, as is top lever thumbpiece. Bluing on trigger guard is thinning and silvering at grip. Stocks retain a few light handling marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior case leather is excellent with a few slight rubs and compressions. Handle is excellent. Interior leather is excellent with some slight rubs. Accessories are excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .006 (IC) (U) .005 (IC) Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .734 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: David McKay Brown Model: Round Body O/U Serial Number: 7524

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(M) EXQUISITE P.V. NELSON 16 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH NEAR COMPLETE COVERAGE

Lot # 1269 (Sale Order: 188 of 301)      

Circa 1994. A beautiful and bespoke game gun with London nitro proofed 29" blued steel barrels. Barrels are furnished with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. The gun's barrel rib is smooth, concave, and tapered. Rib with small brass round front bead sight and light floral scroll at breech. Left barrel reads "P.V. NELSON, (GUNMAKER)". Right barrel reads "LONDON". Barrel flats with London nitro proof, "16", "NP", "16.8", "70MM", and "900 BAR". Tubes with matching serial number "1188" at bottom. Chokes are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. The color case hardened round frame is elegantly hand engraved with tight scrolls and floral bouquets throughout by Master Engraver "K. Thomas", who has signed on the right hand side of trigger plate. The actions sidelock plates are also engraved "P.V. NELSON" in a banner scroll and "P.V. NELSON", "LONDON" at action bottom. Sidelock also with gold line cocking indicators, set disk strikers, assisted opening mechanism, case hardened double triggers, and is non-auto safe. Blacked top lever and safe slide are engraved and checkered. Trigger guard with right hand rolled edge is blacked, floral scroll engraved and extends to a long bottom strap which is also floral scroll engraved, and bears the gun's serial number 1188. The lovely reddish brown finely checkered English straight grip stock is built with an initial engraved gold oval. Buttstock is checkered. The matched checkered splinter forend is furnished with an Anson release. Escutcheon, diamond pin, and exterior iron metal are engraved and case hardened. Interior iron metal is case hardened, bears the serial number, and signed "PV" at base of ejector mechanism. This exquisite gun lives in a custom brown alligator oak and leather case by Marvin Huey. Case is furnished with snap caps, round brass oil bottle, white handled cleaning tools and turnscrews, case keys, black and gold leather "P.V. NELSON" case label and a brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually new. Barrels retain 98% original colors and bores are bright. Action, Triggers and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock is excellent. Forend is excellent. Case is excellent. Overall an excellent gun and package. Accessories: Oak and Leather Case & Accessories Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .017 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .662 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: P.V. Nelson Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 1188 Weight: 5 Lbs. 13 oz.

ADDENDUM: The stock has been shortened to the current length, and the original wood piece is included in the case.

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(M) A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE GEORGE HOENIG .30-40 KRAG ROTARY ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE.

Lot # 1270 (Sale Order: 189 of 301)      

George Hoenig is famous for developing the Rotary Round Action, which encapsulates the action in a cylinder for easy assembly and disassembly, as well as being unbelievably durable due to the massive locking lugs and in-line construction of the action and barrels, which does not apply torque to the action. Hoenig no longer builds, and when he did, production was strictly limited to 5 guns a year, and double rifles were $27,500. This example is an over/under double rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag and regulated for use with 180 grain bullets, as marked on top of the quarter rib. Front sight is a bead on island with a finely matted ramp, while rear is a Hoenig express regulated for 100 yards. Sling swivel studs on bottom barrel and at toe line. 2-piece walnut forearm with point pattern checkering. Cylindrical action is engraved with flowing acanthus scroll, with lined borders and singed "G. HOENIG / EMMETT, ID" on left side, "PATENTED / SER. NO. 43" on right, and "GH" monogram in recess at top. Very clever Hoenig QD scope mounts fit directly into dovetails and use a compressed coil spring to firmly attach; rings are currently mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5 scope with duplex reticle. Action with serial number on breech face, and engraved with well-cut diminutive scroll. Trigger guard engraved en suite and protecting double triggers. 2 position safety lever at wrist with "F" in red and "S" in green, engraved with scroll en suite. Pistol grip stock of a heavily marbled, reddish walnut with point pattern checkering at the wrist, and fit with a trap in the pistol grip that contains an extra front sight, a shadowline cheekpiece for a right handed shooter, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Housed in the correct Americase with green baize lining, George Hoenig branding in lid, and compartmentalized to hold rifle when disassembled, test target, extra set of sling swivels, and scope mount. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes with some very minor marks from handling and light field use. Barrels are excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent with some handling marks, some discoloration around right side of the scope mount attachment point. Stocks excellent with some light handling marks from the field, most noticeable at the front of the pistol grip where there's a small splotch to the wood, probably from a ring worn while shooting. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with strong rifling. Case and accessories fine, glass is clear. These rifles are extremely desirable not only due to their technical qualifications, but their mechanical artistry is unsurpassed, and is unlikely to be, as George died in recent years. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .30-40 Krag Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8"- FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: George Hoenig Model: Rotary Action Serial Number: 43 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz
George Hoenig is famous for developing the Rotary Round Action, which encapsulates the action in a cylinder for easy assembly and disassembly, as well as being unbelievab...morely durable due to the massive locking lugs and in-line construction of the action and barrels, which does not apply torque to the action. Hoenig no longer builds, and when he did, production was strictly limited to 5 guns a year, and double rifles were $27,500. This example is an over/under double rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag and regulated for use with 180 grain bullets, as marked on top of the quarter rib. Front sight is a bead on island with a finely matted ramp, while rear is a Hoenig express regulated for 100 yards. Sling swivel studs on bottom barrel and at toe line. 2-piece walnut forearm with point pattern checkering. Cylindrical action is engraved with flowing acanthus scroll, with lined borders and singed "G. HOENIG / EMMETT, ID" on left side, "PATENTED / SER. NO. 43" on right, and "GH" monogram in recess at top. Very clever Hoenig QD scope mounts fit directly into dovetails and use a compressed coil spring to firmly attach; rings are currently mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5 scope with duplex reticle. Action with serial number on breech face, and engraved with well-cut diminutive scroll. Trigger guard engraved en suite and protecting double triggers. 2 position safety lever at wrist with "F" in red and "S" in green, engraved with scroll en suite. Pistol grip stock of a heavily marbled, reddish walnut with point pattern checkering at the wrist, and fit with a trap in the pistol grip that contains an extra front sight, a shadowline cheekpiece for a right handed shooter, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Housed in the correct Americase with green baize lining, George Hoenig branding in lid, and compartmentalized to hold rifle when disassembled, test target, extra set of sling swivels, and scope mount. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes with some very minor marks from handling and light field use. Barrels are excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent with some handling marks, some discoloration around right side of the scope mount attachment point. Stocks excellent with some light handling marks from the field, most noticeable at the front of the pistol grip where there's a small splotch to the wood, probably from a ring worn while shooting. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with strong rifling. Case and accessories fine, glass is clear. These rifles are extremely desirable not only due to their technical qualifications, but their mechanical artistry is unsurpassed, and is unlikely to be, as George died in recent years. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .30-40 Krag Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8"- FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: George Hoenig Model: Rotary Action Serial Number: 43 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz

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(M) ASTOUNDING IVO FABBRI BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH GAME SCENES DOUBLE SIGNED BY T

Lot # 1271 (Sale Order: 190 of 301)      

Circa 1982. A beautiful game gun built by arguably one of Italy's top gunmakers with blued 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. The Vacuum Arc steel barrels have been built with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and a hand-filed, raised, tapered rib with round steel bead front sight. Right barrel reads "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL". Left barrel reads "IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "3420", "CAM,70", "AI", and "I.FABBRI". Barrel bottoms read "KG1.340" and "18.4". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in left barrel and Skeet in right. The coin finished side lock action has been appointed with fantastic hand-engraved illustrations of hunting scenes by master engraver Tomasoni. Left lock plate is engraved with hunter and pointing dog busting a covey of quail over a southern desert terrain. Right lock with several ducks coming in for landing over a marshy pond. Both lock plates are signed "inc Tomasoni" and "IVO FABBRI" at bar. Bottom of action engraved with a hunting dog retrieving a hare from a wooded forest. All illustrations and action supported by tight scroll with floral accents. Action built with Fabbri single inertia trigger, engraved and double checkered thumb top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide; "SAFE" is engraved. Gun is non-auto safe. Trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled edged guard with long bottom strap engraved with scroll and the guns serial number. The Deluxe medium blonde walnut stock with fine point checkering over English straight hand grip is finished by a checkered butt. Full beavertail forend with matched fine checkering is built with an Anson styled push button release. Gun lives in a brown Italian-made Nizzoli case. CODNITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue with a bit of barrel rub behind the forend at right. Bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Action with small scratch on left lock plate. Stock is very good with some slight bruising. Forend very good. Case very good with evidence of use. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .009 (R) .004 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .726 (R) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 3420 Weight: 7 Lbs. 5 oz.
Circa 1982. A beautiful game gun built by arguably one of Italy's top gunmakers with blued 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. The Vacuum Arc steel barrels have been ...morebuilt with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and a hand-filed, raised, tapered rib with round steel bead front sight. Right barrel reads "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL". Left barrel reads "IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "3420", "CAM,70", "AI", and "I.FABBRI". Barrel bottoms read "KG1.340" and "18.4". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in left barrel and Skeet in right. The coin finished side lock action has been appointed with fantastic hand-engraved illustrations of hunting scenes by master engraver Tomasoni. Left lock plate is engraved with hunter and pointing dog busting a covey of quail over a southern desert terrain. Right lock with several ducks coming in for landing over a marshy pond. Both lock plates are signed "inc Tomasoni" and "IVO FABBRI" at bar. Bottom of action engraved with a hunting dog retrieving a hare from a wooded forest. All illustrations and action supported by tight scroll with floral accents. Action built with Fabbri single inertia trigger, engraved and double checkered thumb top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide; "SAFE" is engraved. Gun is non-auto safe. Trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled edged guard with long bottom strap engraved with scroll and the guns serial number. The Deluxe medium blonde walnut stock with fine point checkering over English straight hand grip is finished by a checkered butt. Full beavertail forend with matched fine checkering is built with an Anson styled push button release. Gun lives in a brown Italian-made Nizzoli case. CODNITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue with a bit of barrel rub behind the forend at right. Bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Action with small scratch on left lock plate. Stock is very good with some slight bruising. Forend very good. Case very good with evidence of use. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .009 (R) .004 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .726 (R) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 3420 Weight: 7 Lbs. 5 oz.

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(C) PAIR OF PRE-WAR BOSS 12 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS IN CUSTOM CASE

Lot # 1272 (Sale Order: 191 of 301)      

Circa 1904. A very nice pair of round bodied London best game guns with 30" chopper lump nitro proof barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels fit with smooth concave tapered ribs. Ribs numbered "1" and "2" in gold with light floral scroll at breech and small steel (A/1) and brass (B/2) round front bead sights. Ribs read "Boss & Co., 73 St. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON.". Barrel flats on number (A/1) with London proofs that read "LP06", "NP", "12", and "70MM". Barrel flats for (B/2) read "LP02". (A/1) has chokes of Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Barrel (B/2) choked Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Coin finished round bodied sidelock actions with Boss & Co.'s traditional Rose bouquets and scroll pattern with "BOSS & CO" in banner ribbon, gold line cocking indicators, and blued pins. Blacked engraved top levers with checkered thumb pieces. Levers individually numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Nitre blued slide safes are engraved and checkered. Both guns with "SAFE" in gold. Both guns are non-auto safe. Both guns with right hand single triggers. Trigger plates engraved "Boss's Patent V.22894" Single triple pull triggers are protected by blacked right hand rolled edged guard with floral engraving and extend to long bottom straps with matched engraving and guns respective serial numbers "5233" and "5234". Handsome, honey colored, straight, smoky grained walnut stocks are built with English straight hand grips that are finely checkered. Stock bellies contain gold ovals that bear the initials "JSD". Stocks are finished with checkered butts. Splinter forends are built with matched checkering and are also numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Forend also with Anson releases. Interior iron metal is blacked and engraved with each guns individual serial numbers. Guns reside in a Deluxe bilevel oak and leather motor case with Boss & Co. paper trade label, snap caps, oil bottle Boss & Co. cleaning cloth, nylon rod, and individual numbered pull through pouches. CONDITION: Excellent as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels on (A/1) show slightly more use with a slight bit of silvering at muzzle and at breech. Both pair with light and slight handling marks. Actions, triggers, and ejectors all function well. Stocks and forends on both guns are very good with very light handling marks. Case is excellent with only very light and slight usage indication. Excellent pair of London Best side by sides. Accessories: Deluxe Motor Case with Snap Caps & Boss Selvyt Cloth Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .032 (R) .027 (B/2) (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) .021 (R) .009 (B/2) (L) .022 (R) .010 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (L) .731 (R) .730 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Boss & Co. Model: (BOTH) Best Round Body SLE Serial Number: (A) 5233 (B) 5234 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 12 oz.
Circa 1904. A very nice pair of round bodied London best game guns with 30" chopper lump nitro proof barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barre...morels fit with smooth concave tapered ribs. Ribs numbered "1" and "2" in gold with light floral scroll at breech and small steel (A/1) and brass (B/2) round front bead sights. Ribs read "Boss & Co., 73 St. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON.". Barrel flats on number (A/1) with London proofs that read "LP06", "NP", "12", and "70MM". Barrel flats for (B/2) read "LP02". (A/1) has chokes of Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Barrel (B/2) choked Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Coin finished round bodied sidelock actions with Boss & Co.'s traditional Rose bouquets and scroll pattern with "BOSS & CO" in banner ribbon, gold line cocking indicators, and blued pins. Blacked engraved top levers with checkered thumb pieces. Levers individually numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Nitre blued slide safes are engraved and checkered. Both guns with "SAFE" in gold. Both guns are non-auto safe. Both guns with right hand single triggers. Trigger plates engraved "Boss's Patent V.22894" Single triple pull triggers are protected by blacked right hand rolled edged guard with floral engraving and extend to long bottom straps with matched engraving and guns respective serial numbers "5233" and "5234". Handsome, honey colored, straight, smoky grained walnut stocks are built with English straight hand grips that are finely checkered. Stock bellies contain gold ovals that bear the initials "JSD". Stocks are finished with checkered butts. Splinter forends are built with matched checkering and are also numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Forend also with Anson releases. Interior iron metal is blacked and engraved with each guns individual serial numbers. Guns reside in a Deluxe bilevel oak and leather motor case with Boss & Co. paper trade label, snap caps, oil bottle Boss & Co. cleaning cloth, nylon rod, and individual numbered pull through pouches. CONDITION: Excellent as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels on (A/1) show slightly more use with a slight bit of silvering at muzzle and at breech. Both pair with light and slight handling marks. Actions, triggers, and ejectors all function well. Stocks and forends on both guns are very good with very light handling marks. Case is excellent with only very light and slight usage indication. Excellent pair of London Best side by sides. Accessories: Deluxe Motor Case with Snap Caps & Boss Selvyt Cloth Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .032 (R) .027 (B/2) (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) .021 (R) .009 (B/2) (L) .022 (R) .010 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (L) .731 (R) .730 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Boss & Co. Model: (BOTH) Best Round Body SLE Serial Number: (A) 5233 (B) 5234 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

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(M) LUCIANO BOSIS MICHELANGELO 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH STUNNING PEDRETTI ENGRAVING.

Lot # 1273 (Sale Order: 192 of 301)      

Circa 2002. A beautiful Italian made game gun with chopper lump nitro proof 30" blued steel barrels. Barrels built with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a tapered smooth concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats read with Italian proofs, "20-70", "BS", "348", and "LBOSIS". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.090", "15.8", "CAM. 70" and also interestingly stamped with Birmingham proofs. Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. The brushed coin-finished sidelock action is built with single mechanical trigger, cocking indicator, floral scroll engraved and checkered top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide, and with "SAFE" in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Tight scroll engraving with swirling waves and flowers is orchestrated by now-deceased (1947 - 2016) master engraver Giancarlo Pedretti. Mr. Pedretti's engraving signature (GS Pedretti) is located on right hand side of trigger plate ahead of guard. Guard and full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and strap with serial number "348" in gold. A reddish brown European walnut stock with drop points is built with fine checkered English straight grip, gold oval, and finished by a checkered butt. The long splinter forend with fine checkering has matched scroll engraving on escutcheon and exterior iron metal. Forend with Anson push button release. Interior brushed steel iron metal with makers name "L.BOSIS" and serial number. Gun lives in a brown leather case with canvas outer. Case with black and gold "LUCIANO BOSIS" case label, hand guard, cleaning rod, and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and bright bores. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock excellent. Forend very good with small chip ahead of checkering. Accessories: Leather Case with Canvase Outer and Cleaning Tools Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .623 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michaelangelo Serial Number: 348 Weight: 5 Lbs. 15 oz.
Circa 2002. A beautiful Italian made game gun with chopper lump nitro proof 30" blued steel barrels. Barrels built with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a tapered smooth ...moreconcave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats read with Italian proofs, "20-70", "BS", "348", and "LBOSIS". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.090", "15.8", "CAM. 70" and also interestingly stamped with Birmingham proofs. Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. The brushed coin-finished sidelock action is built with single mechanical trigger, cocking indicator, floral scroll engraved and checkered top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide, and with "SAFE" in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Tight scroll engraving with swirling waves and flowers is orchestrated by now-deceased (1947 - 2016) master engraver Giancarlo Pedretti. Mr. Pedretti's engraving signature (GS Pedretti) is located on right hand side of trigger plate ahead of guard. Guard and full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and strap with serial number "348" in gold. A reddish brown European walnut stock with drop points is built with fine checkered English straight grip, gold oval, and finished by a checkered butt. The long splinter forend with fine checkering has matched scroll engraving on escutcheon and exterior iron metal. Forend with Anson push button release. Interior brushed steel iron metal with makers name "L.BOSIS" and serial number. Gun lives in a brown leather case with canvas outer. Case with black and gold "LUCIANO BOSIS" case label, hand guard, cleaning rod, and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and bright bores. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock excellent. Forend very good with small chip ahead of checkering. Accessories: Leather Case with Canvase Outer and Cleaning Tools Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .623 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michaelangelo Serial Number: 348 Weight: 5 Lbs. 15 oz.

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(M) A TRUE PAIR OF PIOTTI BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUNS WITH SCROLLWORK AND GAME SCE

Lot # 1274 (Sale Order: 193 of 301)      

Circa 2019. A virtually new pair of semi-rounded Italian-proofed and made sporting guns with 30" demi-bloc barrels. Barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels fit with slightly raised matte solid tapered ribs. Ribs with brass front beads, extensions, and are numbered "1" and "2" in gold near breech. Top barrels read "FLLI PIOTTI ITALY" on left. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, individual serial numbers "A123" and "A124", "CD", "CH", "FLLI PIOTTI", and "12-70". Chokes are Multi; Briley. Coin finished sidelock actions fit with rib extension lock-up, semi-rounded, and with invisible (disguised) pins and single inertia triggers. Top levers are scroll engraved, checkered, and numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Safe slides are also checkered and engraved. "S" is in gold. Guns are non-auto safe. Lovely scroll and bouquets engraving adorn the action. "FLLi Piotti" in banner on lock plates. Bottoms of actions with matching scroll and with game scenes of soaring grouse over field on the number "1" gun and approaching grouse on the number "2" both scenes are in vignettes. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G.A. Contessa, whose signature is on the trigger plate alongside the right hand rolled edged trigger guard. Guards extend to bottom strap which bears the guns individual serial numbers. Handsome deluxe stocks with finely checkered semi-pistol grips have smoky lines and are slightly feather-crotched. Toe lines with gold ovals that are engraved "JSD" in script and butts are completed with skip line checkering. Guns live in brown leather maker's case with "Flli Piotti" inner leather case label. Case with snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, Piotti purchase certificate in leather wallet with manual. Guns come with Briley extra chokes. CONDITION: Excellent. Like New. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Actions are strong and clean. Triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stocks and forends are excellent with light and slight handling marks. Case excellent. Excellent Pair! Accessories: Leather Case, Choke set per shotgun Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (O) .027 (U) .031 (B/2) (O) .027 (U) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: Flli Piotti Model: Best SLE Paperwork: Leather Envelope with Papers and Info. Serial Number: (A) A123 (B) A124 Weight: (BOTH) 7 Lbs. 12 oz.
Circa 2019. A virtually new pair of semi-rounded Italian-proofed and made sporting guns with 30" demi-bloc barrels. Barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels f...moreit with slightly raised matte solid tapered ribs. Ribs with brass front beads, extensions, and are numbered "1" and "2" in gold near breech. Top barrels read "FLLI PIOTTI ITALY" on left. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, individual serial numbers "A123" and "A124", "CD", "CH", "FLLI PIOTTI", and "12-70". Chokes are Multi; Briley. Coin finished sidelock actions fit with rib extension lock-up, semi-rounded, and with invisible (disguised) pins and single inertia triggers. Top levers are scroll engraved, checkered, and numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Safe slides are also checkered and engraved. "S" is in gold. Guns are non-auto safe. Lovely scroll and bouquets engraving adorn the action. "FLLi Piotti" in banner on lock plates. Bottoms of actions with matching scroll and with game scenes of soaring grouse over field on the number "1" gun and approaching grouse on the number "2" both scenes are in vignettes. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G.A. Contessa, whose signature is on the trigger plate alongside the right hand rolled edged trigger guard. Guards extend to bottom strap which bears the guns individual serial numbers. Handsome deluxe stocks with finely checkered semi-pistol grips have smoky lines and are slightly feather-crotched. Toe lines with gold ovals that are engraved "JSD" in script and butts are completed with skip line checkering. Guns live in brown leather maker's case with "Flli Piotti" inner leather case label. Case with snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, Piotti purchase certificate in leather wallet with manual. Guns come with Briley extra chokes. CONDITION: Excellent. Like New. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Actions are strong and clean. Triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stocks and forends are excellent with light and slight handling marks. Case excellent. Excellent Pair! Accessories: Leather Case, Choke set per shotgun Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (O) .027 (U) .031 (B/2) (O) .027 (U) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: Flli Piotti Model: Best SLE Paperwork: Leather Envelope with Papers and Info. Serial Number: (A) A123 (B) A124 Weight: (BOTH) 7 Lbs. 12 oz.

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(M) LUCIANO BOSIS QUEEN EXTRA BEST QUALITY SLE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1275 (Sale Order: 194 of 301)      

Circa 2011. A lovely game gun with 29" chopper lump nitro proofed blued barrels. Sleek barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Rib is concave, smooth, tapering, with a round steel front bead sight and light floral engraving at breech. Rib reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats marked with Italian proofs, "20-70", "597", "LBOSIS", "CH", and "MADE IN ITALY". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The beautiful color case hardened round framed back action sidelock is adorned with bold floral scroll engraving, "L. BOSIS" in a banner on each lock plate, the initials "DMJ" in cursive script on the engraved color case hardened trigger guard extending to the engraved bottom strap with the serial number "597" engraved. The action is fit with smooth color case hardened double triggers with the front articulated. The water table is marked with Italian Proofs, "L BOSIS" and "597". The honey colored Turkish walnut stock with contrasting smoky figure is equipped with a round knob pistol grip with point pattern checkering, drop points, and a checkered butt. The splinter forend with similar checkering is fit with an Anson style push button release and gold inlaid crowned Luciano Bosis crest featuring a standing griffin facing left with "LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA" in a banner on the bottom. Resides in the maker's single leather case that has the maker's paper case label attached to the interior of the lid and equipped with cleaning attachments and a pair of nickel plated Luciano Bosis snap caps. CONDIITON: Excellent. Barrels bores are bright and shiny, triggers are crisp, and ejectors function nicely. Slight handling/storage marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with a few minor handling/storage marks. A great gun to add to your collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .012 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .626 (R) .625 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen Extra Paperwork: CoA Serial Number: 597 Weight: 6 Lbs. 3 oz.
Circa 2011. A lovely game gun with 29" chopper lump nitro proofed blued barrels. Sleek barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Rib is concave, smooth, tapering, with...more a round steel front bead sight and light floral engraving at breech. Rib reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats marked with Italian proofs, "20-70", "597", "LBOSIS", "CH", and "MADE IN ITALY". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The beautiful color case hardened round framed back action sidelock is adorned with bold floral scroll engraving, "L. BOSIS" in a banner on each lock plate, the initials "DMJ" in cursive script on the engraved color case hardened trigger guard extending to the engraved bottom strap with the serial number "597" engraved. The action is fit with smooth color case hardened double triggers with the front articulated. The water table is marked with Italian Proofs, "L BOSIS" and "597". The honey colored Turkish walnut stock with contrasting smoky figure is equipped with a round knob pistol grip with point pattern checkering, drop points, and a checkered butt. The splinter forend with similar checkering is fit with an Anson style push button release and gold inlaid crowned Luciano Bosis crest featuring a standing griffin facing left with "LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA" in a banner on the bottom. Resides in the maker's single leather case that has the maker's paper case label attached to the interior of the lid and equipped with cleaning attachments and a pair of nickel plated Luciano Bosis snap caps. CONDIITON: Excellent. Barrels bores are bright and shiny, triggers are crisp, and ejectors function nicely. Slight handling/storage marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with a few minor handling/storage marks. A great gun to add to your collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .012 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .626 (R) .625 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen Extra Paperwork: CoA Serial Number: 597 Weight: 6 Lbs. 3 oz.

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(A) AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF CHARLES LANCASTER DOUBLE BARREL HOWDAH RIFLES IN .577 SNIDER, AS ORDERED B

Lot # 1276 (Sale Order: 195 of 301)      

Ordered 1878 by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Jaswant Singh II, who appears to have used them very little; these guns are recorded in the Charles Lancaster leger as ordered by the Maharaja as a pair. Jaswant succeeded his father in 1873 and led a model reign, marked by prosperity. He developed key infrastructure, introducing telegraphs, railways, and roads, as well as reorganizing state departments. He died October 11th, 1895, and was succeeded by Sardar Singh, who built the Jaswant Thada out of marble in 1899 in memory of his father; it still stands today. Browned 22" Damascus barrels with full-length matte ribs with 3 (100, 150, and 200 yds.) folding leaf express rear sights. Barrels with gold inlaid "1" and "2" near breech on ribs. Bladed front sights with silvered tips. Bottoms of barrels with proof marks. Matched numbers on gold ovals on forends and on top of steel checkered buttplate tangs, also in gold. Barrels are engraved "Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St London" and "Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle". Lancaster patent under lever slide and tilt actions are fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back locks. Unique to Lancaster, flat-faced breast fire hammers with tall spurs, as well as front safes. Case-colored actions and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut varying-sized small to medium scroll within small scroll borders. Action locks are engraved "Charles Lancaster's Patent" and have "C. LANCASTER" "PATENT LONDON" in a ribbon. Case-hardened trigger guards protecting right-turned double triggers have tangs with checkered curved extensions forming pistol grips. Rifles with nicely marbled and figured European walnut buttstocks built with sharp, widely spaced checkered English straight hand grips. Stocks feature beaded shadow line right-hand cheekpieces. Stock bellies with vacant gold ovals. Forends with exceptionally well filed and fitted irons, schnable horn tips, and attach to barrels with captive side pin bolts through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Guns are housed in an oak two-gun case with round brass tablet, inlet brass corners and double hook closure. Remnants of an old label are on top with Sanskrit inscription. Interior is lined in green cloth and has large paper "CHAs. LANCASTER" label in lid along with appropriate charge card for this brace of guns. Label "Composition for Filling Shell Bullets" also on lid. Bottom section holds both rifles as well as an array of superb original accessories, including steel bullet mold casting hollow base solid and another with hollow pointing pin for "shell" bullets which also has separate funnel for casting. Both molds are engraved "Chas Lancaster Breech Loading Rifles" and with these rifles serial numbers, 4916 and 4917. Also included are two ebony and brass cleaning rods with brushes, jags, Turks heads, and mops, bullet crimper on mahogany base, spare mainsprings, mainspring vice, dusting brush, turn screw, two 84 grain powder measures, and a small leather wallet containing spare strikers and lock pins. Rifles each weigh 8 lbs. 2 oz. These rifles were displayed at the Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns in Rock Springs, California, where they won both People's Choice Award and the Best Double Rifles. CONDITION: Excellent, with rifle "1" showing more handling and use than number "2", retaining approximately 90% original barrel brown, with many marks and light scratches. Action retains most of its original color, silvered and cleaned a bit on right side. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip. Number "2" has only a few light scratches on left side from removal of forend bolt. Action is slightly silvered on sides. Stocks of number "2" have a few minor marks and knocks to its original finish. Stock of gun "1" has an old refinish of butt over some marks. Buttplate of "1" is mostly silver. Gun number "2" has nearly all of its blue. Bores of both rifles are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of its original varnish with a separated glue joint on top. Interior cloth is very fine for its age with some rubs and marks. All labels are fine with some rubs on main label. Partitions are good. Accessories are excellent. A very nice vintage set, and one of the finest of its kind. Accompanied by previous descriptions of these rifles, a copy of "The House of Marwar: The Story of Jodhpur" by Dhananajaya Singh, copy of the ledger page where these guns are mentioned, photos of Jaswant Singh II, a brief biography for same, photo of the Jaswant Thada, and a copy of "Lancaster's: The Gun House". Accessories: Wooden Case with Accessories and Tools Barrel Length: (BOTH) 22" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .577 Snider Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Charles Lancaster Model: (BOTH) Double Rifle Paperwork: Information, Legers Copy, Books Serial Number: (A) 4916 (B) 4917
Ordered 1878 by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Jaswant Singh II, who appears to have used them very little; these guns are recorded in the Charles Lancaster leger as ordered by...more the Maharaja as a pair. Jaswant succeeded his father in 1873 and led a model reign, marked by prosperity. He developed key infrastructure, introducing telegraphs, railways, and roads, as well as reorganizing state departments. He died October 11th, 1895, and was succeeded by Sardar Singh, who built the Jaswant Thada out of marble in 1899 in memory of his father; it still stands today. Browned 22" Damascus barrels with full-length matte ribs with 3 (100, 150, and 200 yds.) folding leaf express rear sights. Barrels with gold inlaid "1" and "2" near breech on ribs. Bladed front sights with silvered tips. Bottoms of barrels with proof marks. Matched numbers on gold ovals on forends and on top of steel checkered buttplate tangs, also in gold. Barrels are engraved "Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St London" and "Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle". Lancaster patent under lever slide and tilt actions are fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back locks. Unique to Lancaster, flat-faced breast fire hammers with tall spurs, as well as front safes. Case-colored actions and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut varying-sized small to medium scroll within small scroll borders. Action locks are engraved "Charles Lancaster's Patent" and have "C. LANCASTER" "PATENT LONDON" in a ribbon. Case-hardened trigger guards protecting right-turned double triggers have tangs with checkered curved extensions forming pistol grips. Rifles with nicely marbled and figured European walnut buttstocks built with sharp, widely spaced checkered English straight hand grips. Stocks feature beaded shadow line right-hand cheekpieces. Stock bellies with vacant gold ovals. Forends with exceptionally well filed and fitted irons, schnable horn tips, and attach to barrels with captive side pin bolts through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Guns are housed in an oak two-gun case with round brass tablet, inlet brass corners and double hook closure. Remnants of an old label are on top with Sanskrit inscription. Interior is lined in green cloth and has large paper "CHAs. LANCASTER" label in lid along with appropriate charge card for this brace of guns. Label "Composition for Filling Shell Bullets" also on lid. Bottom section holds both rifles as well as an array of superb original accessories, including steel bullet mold casting hollow base solid and another with hollow pointing pin for "shell" bullets which also has separate funnel for casting. Both molds are engraved "Chas Lancaster Breech Loading Rifles" and with these rifles serial numbers, 4916 and 4917. Also included are two ebony and brass cleaning rods with brushes, jags, Turks heads, and mops, bullet crimper on mahogany base, spare mainsprings, mainspring vice, dusting brush, turn screw, two 84 grain powder measures, and a small leather wallet containing spare strikers and lock pins. Rifles each weigh 8 lbs. 2 oz. These rifles were displayed at the Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns in Rock Springs, California, where they won both People's Choice Award and the Best Double Rifles. CONDITION: Excellent, with rifle "1" showing more handling and use than number "2", retaining approximately 90% original barrel brown, with many marks and light scratches. Action retains most of its original color, silvered and cleaned a bit on right side. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip. Number "2" has only a few light scratches on left side from removal of forend bolt. Action is slightly silvered on sides. Stocks of number "2" have a few minor marks and knocks to its original finish. Stock of gun "1" has an old refinish of butt over some marks. Buttplate of "1" is mostly silver. Gun number "2" has nearly all of its blue. Bores of both rifles are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of its original varnish with a separated glue joint on top. Interior cloth is very fine for its age with some rubs and marks. All labels are fine with some rubs on main label. Partitions are good. Accessories are excellent. A very nice vintage set, and one of the finest of its kind. Accompanied by previous descriptions of these rifles, a copy of "The House of Marwar: The Story of Jodhpur" by Dhananajaya Singh, copy of the ledger page where these guns are mentioned, photos of Jaswant Singh II, a brief biography for same, photo of the Jaswant Thada, and a copy of "Lancaster's: The Gun House". Accessories: Wooden Case with Accessories and Tools Barrel Length: (BOTH) 22" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .577 Snider Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Charles Lancaster Model: (BOTH) Double Rifle Paperwork: Information, Legers Copy, Books Serial Number: (A) 4916 (B) 4917

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(C) MALCOLM LYELL'S HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE 12 BORE SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1277 (Sale Order: 196 of 301)      

Circa 1962. This beautiful game gun was originally and formerly owned by Holland & Holland's Managing Director Malcolm Lyell. This lovely guns nitro proofed chopper lump barrels are designated with ejectors and Holland & Holland's patented self-assisted opening mechanism. Barrels are also built with 2 - 3/4" chambers and a tapering concave swamped rib. Rib fit with steel front bead sight. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON on left. Rib reads "Royal de Luxe" and is engraved with Royal scrolls near breech. Barrel flats with London proof marks, ".729", "NP", "12", "2 3/4"", and "3 1/4 TONS". Bottom of barrels read "36476" and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Chokes are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. The elegant coin-finished sidelock action is adorned with gold dotted floral scroll, gold line cocking indicators, Holland & Holland hand detachment lever, bladed single trigger, matched engraved and checkered top lever and safe slide. "SAFE" in gold. "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is engraved in banner ribbon. Gun is non-auto safe. Gun's action is built with a single inertia trigger with the bypass feature. Deluxe walnut stock with hand oiled finish, point patterned diamond English straight hand grip with gold engraved oval "J.S.D." is finished by a checkered butt. Single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged scroll engraved trigger guard. 3/4 length bottom strap with matched engraving also has serial number engraved. Bottom action engraved with matching gold dotted vine and floral scroll with "ROYAL DE LUXE" at base just ahead of trigger guard. The matching splinter forend with engraved escutcheon is built with an Anson push button release. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with mostly all of their black and with shiny bores that ring like bells. Action, trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend are very good with light handling marks. Very nice gun with a piece of gun making history on top. Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal De Luxe Serial Number: 36476 Weight: 6 Lbs. 14 oz.
Circa 1962. This beautiful game gun was originally and formerly owned by Holland & Holland's Managing Director Malcolm Lyell. This lovely guns nitro proofed chopper lump ...morebarrels are designated with ejectors and Holland & Holland's patented self-assisted opening mechanism. Barrels are also built with 2 - 3/4" chambers and a tapering concave swamped rib. Rib fit with steel front bead sight. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON on left. Rib reads "Royal de Luxe" and is engraved with Royal scrolls near breech. Barrel flats with London proof marks, ".729", "NP", "12", "2 3/4"", and "3 1/4 TONS". Bottom of barrels read "36476" and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Chokes are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. The elegant coin-finished sidelock action is adorned with gold dotted floral scroll, gold line cocking indicators, Holland & Holland hand detachment lever, bladed single trigger, matched engraved and checkered top lever and safe slide. "SAFE" in gold. "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is engraved in banner ribbon. Gun is non-auto safe. Gun's action is built with a single inertia trigger with the bypass feature. Deluxe walnut stock with hand oiled finish, point patterned diamond English straight hand grip with gold engraved oval "J.S.D." is finished by a checkered butt. Single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged scroll engraved trigger guard. 3/4 length bottom strap with matched engraving also has serial number engraved. Bottom action engraved with matching gold dotted vine and floral scroll with "ROYAL DE LUXE" at base just ahead of trigger guard. The matching splinter forend with engraved escutcheon is built with an Anson push button release. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with mostly all of their black and with shiny bores that ring like bells. Action, trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend are very good with light handling marks. Very nice gun with a piece of gun making history on top. Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal De Luxe Serial Number: 36476 Weight: 6 Lbs. 14 oz.

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(C) LOT OF 2: PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS.

Lot # 1278 (Sale Order: 197 of 301)      

Circa 1936-1938. Composed pair of English built 12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Both blacked round 28" chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels are fit with ejectors, 2 - 1/2" chambers, and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with steel front beads. The barrels on both guns are choked Improved Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Ribs are marked "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.". Ribs near the breeches with "1" and "2" in gold. The case color hardened finished action bodies are adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottoms of the lockplates are engraved "J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND". Blacked scroll engraved top levers with "1" and "2" in gold inside an oval, both sides have checkered thumb pieces, and "SAFE" is in gold on top tangs, ahead of engraved and checkered slide safeties. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guards, cocking indicators, disc set strikers, and automatic safeties. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grips and drop points. The straight hand grips are supported by long engraved bottom straps with serial numbers. Splinter forends with similar checkering and Anson style push button releases. The exterior steel of the forends are similarly engraved. Forend tips with "1" & "2" in gold. 15 - 1/2" LOPs to a 1/2" leather-covered recoil pads. Guns reside in the makers double leather motor case with Purdy's label affixed to the interior lid along with a charge card and an illustration on placing the guns in the case. CONDITION: Excellent. Guns benefitted from a past refurbishment. The bores on both guns are bright and shiny and are tight on the action faces. The leather covering the recoil pads on both guns are worn from use. The triggers are crisp and the ejectors are strong. Light handling/use marks on both guns buttstocks and forends. The case is in very good condition with handling and storage marks. A great pair of guns. Accessories: Motor Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (BOTH) .026 (B/2) (L) .024 (R) .026 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A/1) (L) .031 (R) .010 (B/2) (L) .026 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .734(B/2) (BOTH) .732 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15 - 1/2" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Purdey Model: (BOTH) Best Quality SLE Serial Number: (A) 25136 (B) 25567 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 6 oz.
Circa 1936-1938. Composed pair of English built 12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Both blacked round 28" chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels are fit with ejectors,...more 2 - 1/2" chambers, and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with steel front beads. The barrels on both guns are choked Improved Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Ribs are marked "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.". Ribs near the breeches with "1" and "2" in gold. The case color hardened finished action bodies are adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottoms of the lockplates are engraved "J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND". Blacked scroll engraved top levers with "1" and "2" in gold inside an oval, both sides have checkered thumb pieces, and "SAFE" is in gold on top tangs, ahead of engraved and checkered slide safeties. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guards, cocking indicators, disc set strikers, and automatic safeties. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grips and drop points. The straight hand grips are supported by long engraved bottom straps with serial numbers. Splinter forends with similar checkering and Anson style push button releases. The exterior steel of the forends are similarly engraved. Forend tips with "1" & "2" in gold. 15 - 1/2" LOPs to a 1/2" leather-covered recoil pads. Guns reside in the makers double leather motor case with Purdy's label affixed to the interior lid along with a charge card and an illustration on placing the guns in the case. CONDITION: Excellent. Guns benefitted from a past refurbishment. The bores on both guns are bright and shiny and are tight on the action faces. The leather covering the recoil pads on both guns are worn from use. The triggers are crisp and the ejectors are strong. Light handling/use marks on both guns buttstocks and forends. The case is in very good condition with handling and storage marks. A great pair of guns. Accessories: Motor Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (BOTH) .026 (B/2) (L) .024 (R) .026 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A/1) (L) .031 (R) .010 (B/2) (L) .026 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .734(B/2) (BOTH) .732 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15 - 1/2" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Purdey Model: (BOTH) Best Quality SLE Serial Number: (A) 25136 (B) 25567 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 6 oz.

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(M) SCARCE, 28 GAUGE BERTUZZI SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH ENGRAVING BY G. FERRAGLIO, CASED.

Lot # 1279 (Sale Order: 198 of 301)      

Circa 2007. Gorgeous lightweight game gun with shiny blued 28" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels rib is raised, matte cross-filed, concave, and tapering with a small steel round front bead sight. Left barrel reads "Flli BERTUZZI". Barrel flats stamped "28-70", "6145", "CB", Italian proofs, and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.020", 14.0", and proofs. Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The petite coin finished sidelock action has been built with a single inertia trigger, engraved and checkered top lever, and checkered safe slide. "S" is in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Action and frame is elegantly engraved with scroll and rose bouquets; bottom action is further engraved with a vignette of a woodcock flying through wooded field. "Flli BERTTUZZI" is engraved in banner on lock plates. The single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged guard engraved with matching tight scroll and with gold initials at center. Long bottom strap engraved with matching scroll pattern and serial number. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G. Ferraglio, signed on the trigger plate. Beautiful feather crotched walnut stock with drop points, finely checkered English straight hand grip, and oil finish is completed by a checkered butt with engraved heel and toe plates. Matched checkered and figured splinter forend with gold inlay of company's logo, engraved escutcheon, pin, and iron is built with an Anson styled push button release. Interior iron metal is brushed steel and bears the number "45", which is the last two digits of the guns serial number. Beautiful little gun lives in boar skinned case with gold toned snap caps and oil bottle. Inner lid with black and gold Flli BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent; like new. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Action, trigger, and ejectors operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Case excellent. Great gun! Accessories: Leather Case with Snap Caps and Oil Bottle Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .011 (R) .006 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .554 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: SxS Serial Number: 6145 Weight: 5 Lbs. 11 oz.
Circa 2007. Gorgeous lightweight game gun with shiny blued 28" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels rib is rai...moresed, matte cross-filed, concave, and tapering with a small steel round front bead sight. Left barrel reads "Flli BERTUZZI". Barrel flats stamped "28-70", "6145", "CB", Italian proofs, and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.020", 14.0", and proofs. Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The petite coin finished sidelock action has been built with a single inertia trigger, engraved and checkered top lever, and checkered safe slide. "S" is in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Action and frame is elegantly engraved with scroll and rose bouquets; bottom action is further engraved with a vignette of a woodcock flying through wooded field. "Flli BERTTUZZI" is engraved in banner on lock plates. The single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged guard engraved with matching tight scroll and with gold initials at center. Long bottom strap engraved with matching scroll pattern and serial number. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G. Ferraglio, signed on the trigger plate. Beautiful feather crotched walnut stock with drop points, finely checkered English straight hand grip, and oil finish is completed by a checkered butt with engraved heel and toe plates. Matched checkered and figured splinter forend with gold inlay of company's logo, engraved escutcheon, pin, and iron is built with an Anson styled push button release. Interior iron metal is brushed steel and bears the number "45", which is the last two digits of the guns serial number. Beautiful little gun lives in boar skinned case with gold toned snap caps and oil bottle. Inner lid with black and gold Flli BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent; like new. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Action, trigger, and ejectors operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Case excellent. Great gun! Accessories: Leather Case with Snap Caps and Oil Bottle Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .011 (R) .006 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .554 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: SxS Serial Number: 6145 Weight: 5 Lbs. 11 oz.

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(C) PAIR OF JOSEPH LANG & SONS SIDE-BY-SIDE KEYLOCK SHOTGUNS IN ORIGINAL CASE.

Lot # 1280 (Sale Order: 199 of 301)      

Circa 1929. Game guns with 27" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels interestingly are lettered "A" and "B". Both sets of barrels with ejectors, 2 -1/2" barrels, and with smooth, concave, tapered ribs. Ribs with steel round front bead sights. Ribs are lettered in gold "A" and "B" on foliate scroll neat breech. Barrels read "JOSEPH LANG & SON 7 BURY STREET St. JAMSES'S. LONDON." and "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. NEW YORK U.S.A". Bottom of barrels with serial numbers "16917" and "16918". Barrel flats with proof marks and read "NITRO PROOF", 12C", 2 1/2 and "1 1/8". Chokes (A/B) Modified in left and Skeet and right. Case colored key lock (accessible) sidelocks with single mechanical triggers with full coverage tight scrolls with floral bouquets have blacked right-hand edged roll guards. Trigger guards extend to long bottom straps with serial numbers engraved. Top levers are blacked, engraved with checkered thumbs. Levers are lettered "A" and "B" in gold. Safe slides are checkered and engraved, "SAFE" is gold. Guns are auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock are built with drop points, point pattern checkered English straight hand grips, vacant gold ovals on the toe line, and finished by checkered butts. Splinter forends with gold inlaid letter "R.G.E. are also lettered "A" and "B" on their escutcheons. Both are fit with Anson push releases, and scroll engraved pins and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metals are blacked and stamped with matched serial numbers. Guns are in the original oak and leather case with "JOSEPH LANG & SON" maroon and gold case label, key for keylock, snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, pot with 2 spare strikers, cleaning equipment and case keys. Case marked Abercrombie and Fitch at lock and "R.G.E" and "N.Y. on lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain most of their original colors with normal wear; bores are bright. Actions with fading to their case colors. Action, triggers, and ejectors are all mechanically sound. Stocks are excellent with normal light wear from use and storage. Forends very good with evidence of use and a bit of slight bruising. Case is very good with some use / storage indication and red interior cloth showing a bit of its age. Very nice pair. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Key for Locks and Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (BOTH) .026 (B) (L) .023 (R) .025 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A) (L) .019 (R) .006 (B) (L) .019 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .730 (R) .731 (B) (BOTH).730 Length of Pull: (BOTH)14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Joseph Lang & Sons Model: (BOTH) Keylock SxS Paperwork: Atkin Grant & Lang History Letter Serial Number: (A) 16917 (B) 16918 Weight: (BOTH) 6 lbs. 3 oz.
Circa 1929. Game guns with 27" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels interestingly are lettered "A" and "B". Both sets of barrels with ejectors, 2 -1/2" barrels, and wit...moreh smooth, concave, tapered ribs. Ribs with steel round front bead sights. Ribs are lettered in gold "A" and "B" on foliate scroll neat breech. Barrels read "JOSEPH LANG & SON 7 BURY STREET St. JAMSES'S. LONDON." and "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. NEW YORK U.S.A". Bottom of barrels with serial numbers "16917" and "16918". Barrel flats with proof marks and read "NITRO PROOF", 12C", 2 1/2 and "1 1/8". Chokes (A/B) Modified in left and Skeet and right. Case colored key lock (accessible) sidelocks with single mechanical triggers with full coverage tight scrolls with floral bouquets have blacked right-hand edged roll guards. Trigger guards extend to long bottom straps with serial numbers engraved. Top levers are blacked, engraved with checkered thumbs. Levers are lettered "A" and "B" in gold. Safe slides are checkered and engraved, "SAFE" is gold. Guns are auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock are built with drop points, point pattern checkered English straight hand grips, vacant gold ovals on the toe line, and finished by checkered butts. Splinter forends with gold inlaid letter "R.G.E. are also lettered "A" and "B" on their escutcheons. Both are fit with Anson push releases, and scroll engraved pins and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metals are blacked and stamped with matched serial numbers. Guns are in the original oak and leather case with "JOSEPH LANG & SON" maroon and gold case label, key for keylock, snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, pot with 2 spare strikers, cleaning equipment and case keys. Case marked Abercrombie and Fitch at lock and "R.G.E" and "N.Y. on lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain most of their original colors with normal wear; bores are bright. Actions with fading to their case colors. Action, triggers, and ejectors are all mechanically sound. Stocks are excellent with normal light wear from use and storage. Forends very good with evidence of use and a bit of slight bruising. Case is very good with some use / storage indication and red interior cloth showing a bit of its age. Very nice pair. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Key for Locks and Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (BOTH) .026 (B) (L) .023 (R) .025 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A) (L) .019 (R) .006 (B) (L) .019 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .730 (R) .731 (B) (BOTH).730 Length of Pull: (BOTH)14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Joseph Lang & Sons Model: (BOTH) Keylock SxS Paperwork: Atkin Grant & Lang History Letter Serial Number: (A) 16917 (B) 16918 Weight: (BOTH) 6 lbs. 3 oz.

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(M) LUCIANO BOSIS 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE, WITH NEAR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF SCROLL ENGRAVING BY PASOTTI,

Lot # 1281 (Sale Order: 200 of 301)      

Circa 1998. Great game gun with 27 - 1/2" Italian nitro-proofed chopper lump barrels built by L. Bosis with master barrel maker R. Luterotti with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a smooth concave rib with single small round brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS - Brescia Italy". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "BL", "230", and "L.BOSIS". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM.70", "R.LUTEROTTI", "KG1.240", and "15.9". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Single mechanical non-selective trigger. Coin finished, pinless sidelock action with manual top tang safety and set disk strikers. Action is fully engraved with finely-cut Churchill patterned scroll by Pasotti (signed at trigger plate). Bottom action engraved "LUCIANO BOSIS", "TRAVAGLIATO-B.S.". Exhibition grade European walnut stock with dark streaks, burl-figured, English straight grip, and a checkered wood butt. Anson pushbutton release and matched splinter forend with classic point-pattern checkering. Interior iron metal with serial number. Housed in a brown leather Nizzoli case with brass corners and gold embossed black leather maker's label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent with very light handling marks mainly from storage. Action is strong although with slightly proud metal. Trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend excellent with light storage wear. Case excellent with light marks from storage. Very nice gun! Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .630 (R) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen - Pinless Serial Number: 230 Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.
Circa 1998. Great game gun with 27 - 1/2" Italian nitro-proofed chopper lump barrels built by L. Bosis with master barrel maker R. Luterotti with 2 - 3/4" chambers, eject...moreors, and a smooth concave rib with single small round brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS - Brescia Italy". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "BL", "230", and "L.BOSIS". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM.70", "R.LUTEROTTI", "KG1.240", and "15.9". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Single mechanical non-selective trigger. Coin finished, pinless sidelock action with manual top tang safety and set disk strikers. Action is fully engraved with finely-cut Churchill patterned scroll by Pasotti (signed at trigger plate). Bottom action engraved "LUCIANO BOSIS", "TRAVAGLIATO-B.S.". Exhibition grade European walnut stock with dark streaks, burl-figured, English straight grip, and a checkered wood butt. Anson pushbutton release and matched splinter forend with classic point-pattern checkering. Interior iron metal with serial number. Housed in a brown leather Nizzoli case with brass corners and gold embossed black leather maker's label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent with very light handling marks mainly from storage. Action is strong although with slightly proud metal. Trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend excellent with light storage wear. Case excellent with light marks from storage. Very nice gun! Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .630 (R) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen - Pinless Serial Number: 230 Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.

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