December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1380:
(M) ENGRAVED COSMI 20 BORE SEMI-AUTOMATIC BREAK ACTION SHOTGUN.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
A wonderful blend of old world craftsmanship and modern performance, these unique break action autoloading shotgun have been manufactured in limited numbers since 1925 based on founder Rudolfo Cosmi's early 20th century design. The unique design allows the barrel to break open, revealing the action internals and an internal magazine tube which extends into the stock. This example has was built circa 1970s and has a blued Boehler Antinit barrel with raised, matted ventilated rib and single brass bread front sight. Upper portion of the action is marked on the left "COSMI-ANCONA - MADE IN ITALY" and "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR JAMES CARLTON BRAMLETT". The coin finished lower assembly is engraved with tight floral scroll and gamebird scenes, "FAM" engravers monograms signed on each panel. Manual safety and gold washed trigger. Checkered walnut forend with serrated panels. Walnut stock with ebony inlaid checkered pistol grip and a smooth butt. Gun is housed in a luggage style case with Cosmi leather label. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains the vast majority of its blue with high edge and muzzle wear. An additional spot of loss present on the rear ramp of the rib. Lower receiver is bright with some light surface scratching. Trigger guard retains most of its fading reapplied blue. Stocks are fine with light handling. Bore is bright, showing use with some orange peel. Mechanics are fine as cycled by hand.