GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
IVO FABBRI "MAJESTIC" OVER UNDER GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY TOMASONI WITH CASE.FABBRIOU MAJESTICE68112 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 26-3/4" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with solid matted rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved "IVO FABBRI - BRESCIA -" and right side "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL". Bottom flat is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety ("SAFE" engraved), engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Sidelocks are fitted with H&H style hand detachable pin. Action and lockplates are engraved in semi-relief Baroque style with large, open, shaded acanthus and scroll with floral highlights emanating from the mouth of a sphinx-like crouched griffin on each lockplate. Bottom of action with more open scroll has pair of female angels flanking trigger plate. "IVO - FABBRI BRESCIA" is in shield above angel scene. This engraving pattern appears to have been originated by, and is a favorite of, Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears on trigger plate. This fine engraving extends to blued trigger guard which has "3309" at grip. Beautifully marbled stump European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over dark brown Decelerator sporting clays pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: top - .031 (full), bottom - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .030, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in burgundy cloth. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakis Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing light firing halos on breechface. Blue of trigger guard worn to silver on high points. It is unclear whether this was done on purpose to enhance exceptional engraving, or is it wear from carrying ? There are very few handling marks in fine hand rubbed oil finish on stocks. Mechanically crisp. Case leather has some scuffs, but is otherwise excellent, as is interior cloth. An eye catching example of one of the finest guns made in the world today. This model currently costs about 100,000 euros with delivery of 2-4 years. 50108-2 MGM118 (35,000-55,000)