GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
BOSIS "WILD" HEAVY GAME OR CLAYS GUN WITH CASE. BOSIS WILD 0003 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga. 29-1/2" Mono-bloc bbls fitted with Briley screw-in chokes, have ventilated side ribs and matted ventilated rib. Bbls are engraved "Luciano Bosis Brescia" on top left. Bbl flats are engraved with 2007 Italian nitro proofs, makers name, SN, and importers stamp (BSA). Nicely filed, coin finished, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action has minimal, but elegant, sprays of exceptionally well cut small scroll engraving, and geometric borders. Bottom of action is tastefully engraved with "Luciano Bosis" on scrolled ribbon surmounted by lion rampant, surmounted by a crown. Beautifully dark marbled, stump figured, European walnut large pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black Decelerator pad. Stock features right hand palm swell, and point pattern checkering with line border at grip. Matching semi-beavertail forend has Anson type release. Drop at heel: 1-7/8", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". High quality dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi, has paper Bosis label in lid, is lined in purple velvet, and contains plastic container holding five Briley choke tubes (two also in gun), wrench, as well as case instructions. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of firing. Metal condition remains near new with a few very light marks. Stocks have scattered marks, one or two fairly deep on left side of butt. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Case leather is excellent, with a few marks and scuffs. Straps and handle are excellent. Interior cloth has compressions and light soiling. Label is somewhat tattered at center. A very fine understated gun by this world renowned maker. 49305-7 MGM121 (8,000-12,000)