GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PIOTTI "BOSS" OVER - UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.PIOTTIOU BOSS SIDELOCK947512 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27-5/8" Demi-bloc bbls with small lunate rib extension, are fitted with matted, concave, solid rib. Left side of bottom bbl under forend is engraved "REALIZZATO ESPRESSAMENTE DAI Flli PIOTTI PER ALESSANDRO - E.FRANCESCO GAGLIARDINI A.D. 1998". Flat of bottom bbl is stamped with 1998 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Low profile, coin finished, OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold line tumbler end cocking indicators, hand detachable sidelocks with hidden cover for takedown pin on left lock, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved in near full coverage exceptionally well cut, classic rose and scroll. "Flli PIOTTI" is on each lockplate. The scroll engraving is exceptionally fine, cleanly cut, and nicely shaded. Engravers signature, "Contessa", is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard has SN at grip. Strikingly marbled, and nicely flame figured European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt. Well cut, closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant 14-K gold oval is on toe line. Matching field type one piece ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: top - .035 (full), bottom - .024 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .029, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Olive green canvas case with tan leather trim and arched top, is lined in green velvet. PROVENANCE: The Ioannis Koilakos Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of very little use, with only a few light marks in wood and metal. Coin finish is slightly darkened on lockplates. Mechanically crisp. Case is good. These beautifully made guns retail at well over $60.000.00. 50108-10 MGM119 (20,000-30,000)