GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
VERY FINE GALEAZZI ENGRAVED PERAZZI MX8 EXTRA GAME GUN. PERAZZI MX8 EXTRA GAME GUN 90508 12 GA. MODERN (1994) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 29-1/2" Mono-bloc bbls with ventilated side ribs are fitted with broad, matted, ventilated rib. Bbls are marked "Perazzi BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY" on top left. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SN and 1994 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished, sideplated, low profile OU action has removable trigger/ firing group with gold-plated single trigger and hammers. Action and sideplates are engraved with nearly full coverage intricately detailed Bulino game scenes which spill off of lockplates and onto action; a pair of woodcock are in open woodland on left side, one is standing, the other is taking flight. A setter points two flushing woodcock on right side. Bottom of action portrays setter retrieving woodcock. This fine engraving is signed by L. Galeazzi, (daughter of Angelo) whose signature is under top lever. Beautifully marbled and stump figured exhibition quality European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8 over Perazzi marked pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: top -.027 (Imod), bottom -.018 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-9/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with some light freckling and one or two very light marks. Coin finish of action is excellent overall. Stocks show a few light marks in their orig glossy finish, checkering slightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 49249-3 MGM86 (9,500-19,500)