GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PERUGINI & VISINI "MAESTRO" OVER-UNDER HELICE/ PIGEON TWO BARREL SET ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID IN "MAJESTIC PATTERN" BY TOMASONI WITH CASE. PERUGINI & VISINI COMBO OVER UNDER 2936 12GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga. Two barrel set, 28 3/8" bbls with 2-3/4" chambers, and 31-1/2" bbls with 3" chambers. Both bbl sets are fitted with matted, ventilated ribs, and gold inlaid with makers name and engraved with address on top sides of mono-blocs. 2007 Italian proofs are on long bbl set, with 2008 proofs on shorter bbl set. Importers name and address are on bottoms of bbls (Hi Grade Imports). Coin finished, low profile, OU action with removable trigger group, fitted with non-selective single trigger, is engraved with full coverage large, open acanthus scroll with floral highlights and snowflake central whorls. On sides of action this fine engraving emanates from the mouth of sphinx-like crouched mythological winged beasts. Bottom of action is gold inlaid with P & V double unicorn crest, and portraits of two angels. Engravers signature, C. Tomasoni, is on right side of trigger group mortise. Beautifully marbled European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over thin black pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip, which has right hand palm swell. A gold oval inlet on toe line is engraved "S" and there is a gold inlet helice target on bottom of grip. Matching one piece forend has gold inlaid P & V crest toward tip, with gold pigeon on branch toward rear, and has Deeley type release. Short BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.729, bottom - .730. Bore restrictions: top - .037 (full), bottom - .021 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". Longer BBL set: Bore diameter: top -.730, bottom - .730. Bore restrictions: top - .032 (full), bottom - .023 (mod). Drop at heel: 1-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". Makers high quality pigskin leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, has green canvas leather trimmed outer cover, and is lined in burgundy cloth. There is a gold embossed P & V label in lid. Case is semi-french fitted for gun and both sets of bbls. Case contains round oil bottle, snap caps, spare mainsprings and strikers, spare trigger group in plastic case, 3-pc cleaning rod in green velvet bag, stock removal tool, mop, jag and brush, as well as blue velvet bags for each set of bbls and action. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, very near new, showing evidence of only very limited firing, and only the smallest flaws in wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Accessories are excellent. 50061-193 MGM245 (8,000-12,000)