GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
ATTRACTIVE L. BOSIS" MICHAELANGELO" PINLESS SIDELOCK SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER HEAVY GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY PEDRETTI WITH CASE. L. BOSIS OU MICHAELANGELO 616 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 31" Finely struck demi-bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted, solid rib are engraved "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY" on left side of top bbl. Bbl flat is stamped with 2013 Italian nitro proofs with SN, makers name, and "MADE IN ITALY". Importers name (BSA) is on bottom bbl. Bbls are fitted with "Teague" interchangeable chokes. Coin finished, low profile, Boss type OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold) and completely pinless sidelocks with mounting screws hidden under flip-up covers at top of each lockplate. Action and lockplates are engraved with a very attractive mix of exceptionally well cut, large, open, flowing, darkly shaded, acanthus scroll with floral terminations. This dramatic scroll is interspersed with gold inlaid dots, all within gold wire borders. "Luciano Bosis" is in scrolled riband at the front of each lockplate. This engraving theme continues onto top lever and small bow trigger guard, which has SN gold inlaid at grip. Engravers signature, "G. S. Pedretti", is on trigger plate. Dramatically marbled and nicely figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black KICKEEZ pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. A vacant gold oval is at rear of toe line. Matching one piece forend with Boss style false ejector housings, has Anson type release in wraparound tip, and inlet gold Bosis crest on uncheckered central diamond. Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom - .730. Bore restrictions: Screw Chokes. Wall thickness: top - .029, bottom - .031. Drop at heel: 2-1/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Makers black leather covered ABS case by Negrini with three combination locks, is lined in black velvet, and has gold embossed Bosis label in lid. Case contains two plastic cases holding 10 choke tubes (2 in gun), along with wrench. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles and sharp edges of rib, with a few very light marks. There are some small patches of darkening on coin finish of action, mostly on right side, and on bottom beads. There are a number of light marks and scratches in orig wood finish, checkering slightly darkened. There is some oxidation on breechfaces. Bores are excellent with some leading at breech ends. (Should clean well.) Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some minor scuffs at corners. Interior is excellent. Be the envy of the clays course with this beautiful, highest quality, shotgun. New replacement cost is well in excess of $100,000.00. 50112-1 MGM130 (30,000-50,000)