GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
SUPERB TOP-OF-THE-LINE LUIGI FRANCHI "IMPERIALE MONTE CARLO EXTRA" SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER TWO BARREL SET SHOTGUN WITH RELIEF ACANTHUS ENGRAVING BY A. TERZI WITH CASE.LUIGI FRANCHISXS IMPERIAL MONTE CARLO1505612GACASED 2 BBL SET, BALLISTOL SPRAY, 2 SNAP CAPS, 3 PROTECTIVE BAGSMODERN(1981) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27-7/8" and 25-5/8" Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised matted game ribs, are engraved "S. P. A LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA" and "MADE IN ITALY" on sides of left bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with 1981 Italian proofs for 2-3/4" chambers, along with Franchi logos. (It is interesting to note that although the bbls match perfectly, there is no date stamp on longer set.) Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Bohler Antinit steel information, "DEMIBLOC", and with SNs. Coin finished sidelock action has nicely filed beads and fillets, and features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), bushed strikers, and single non-selective trigger stamped "Fabbri". Water table is stamped with proofs, grade, and importers name and address (Simpson Ltd). Action and lockplates are engraved with attractive semi-relief full coverage of scrolling acanthus leaves and tendrils in a pebbled background. Engravers signature "Terzi A." is on trigger plate. This engraving extends to top lever,which has pierced crouched gargoyle thumbpiece and to single beaded trigger guard. Near exhibition quality intricately marbled and nicely stump figured European walnut slightly swan necked straight grip buttstock measures 14" over fully checkered butt, and features drop points, semi-diamond hand with borderless point pattern checkering. Matching semi-Beavertail ejector forend with Anson release has finely inlet gold device in central uncheckered diamond, engraved with grade. 27" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .041 (extra full), right - .023 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb:1-9/16" . Cast: approx 3/8" off. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14". 25" BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.726, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .008 (IC), right - .009 (IC). LOP: 14". What appears to be orig dark brown leather case lined in green felt, contains certificate, instruction booklet, and bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Appears unfired since proof, with only a few exceptionally faint handling and assembly marks. Mechanically gummed due to long storage, and is in need of a good cleaning. Case is good, with some rubs. This very scarce gun is currently made for Franchi by Beretta, with a retail price of $145,000.00. 53022-2 mgm4 (9,500-15,500)