GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
BERETTA 451 EELL GAME GUN TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED BY PEDRETTI WITH CASE.BERETTASXS 451EELLH077212 GAMODERNCal. 12 GA 28" and 30" Mono-bloc bbls, each have their own forend, and are marked "I" and "II" on breech ends of raised, matted ribs. "I" and "II" are also stamped on forend irons. Bbls are marked with importers name and address (Berben Corp.) and engraved "P. Beretta - ITALY" on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1976 Italian nitro proofs, and with SN and grade. Coin finished sidelock action features gold-plated selective sgl trigger, bushed strikers, and non-automatic safety. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage striking, well cut, large, scrolling acanthus and flowers in dark shaded background. Matching engraving on fences is in higher relief. Bottom of action is engraved with Beretta name and address in arched device. Blued top lever with pierced thumbpiece is gold inlaid with a sovereign''s crown. Engraving on trigger guard matches action. This well cut engraving is by "G. Pedretti" whose signature is on right side of trigger plate. Nicely marbled and somewhat fiddle figured dense European walnut rosewood capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8" over black leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, which has large right hand palm swell. Matching beavertail ejector forends have Anson type releases. BBL set "I" 28": Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". BBL set "II" 30": Bore diameter: left -.725, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.025 (Imod). Drop at heel: 1-13/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". Good quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners and light brown canvas outer cover with leather trim, is lined in burgundy cloth, and has space for action and both sets of bbls. Case contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush in leather wallet, pair of snap caps, square oil bottle, horn striker block, and the key. CONDITION: Essentially as new, appears unfired since proof, with only one or two of the lightest handling marks on wood and metal, and a tiny chip missing from left side front portion of forend for bbls "II". Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, as protected by its outer cover, which has some minor marks and scuffs. Interior cloth is excellent with some light compressions. Accessories are as new. Mr. Pedretti''s engraving would add a significant amount to the current retail of over $20,000.00 with one set of bbls. 49181-4 MGM265 (15,000-25,000)