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 MAJESTIC341412 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 26-3/4" Demi-bloc bbls are fitted with low, matted, ventilated rib. Left side of top bbl is engraved "IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY" and right side "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL". Bottom flat is stamped with 1981 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Coin finished, low profile, OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SIGURA engraved), gold 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 ITALY" are in shield above angel scene. This engraving pattern appears to have been originated by, and is a favorite of noted engraver, Claudio Tomasoni, whose signature appears on trigger plate. This fine engraving extends to single beaded blued trigger guard with SN at grip. Spectacular flame figured and nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over dark brown Decelerator sporting clays pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .034 (full), bottom - .016 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .021, bottom - .024. Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in scarlet velvet. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakis Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with little evidence of firing, but limited field use with blue of top lever and trigger guard tang considerably silvered. There are a few light marks in finish of wood, checkering lightly worn. Stocks possibly refinished. Case leather has considerable scuffs, is still light in color. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is soiled and rubbed. A fast handling gun. This model currently costs about 100,000 euros with delivery of 2-4 years. 50108-1 MGM120 (35,000-55,000)