GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE BERETTA S3EL SIDELOCK OVER-UNDER GAME GUN.BERETTAO/U SIDELOCK3804912 GAMODERN(1970) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28" Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with flat, low, matted, ventilated rib and have "II" gold inlaid at rear. Sides of top bbl are marked "P. BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY" and "BOEHLER * ANTINIT STEEL". Bottom bbl is stamped with 1970 Italian nitro proofs, grade, and SN. Typical Beretta low profile sidelock action features non-automatic safety, double locking bolt, hand detachable sidelocks with hidden hinged pin covers on right lockplate, and checkered single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage well cut, very large, open, scrolling acanthus with rose and other floral highlights in shaded backgrounds. Bottom of action is engraved with Beretta name and address and "BREVETTATO". Engravers signature "Cottali" is on trigger plate. Fine smoky marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim one piece ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .727. Bore restrictions: top - .039 (full), bottom - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .036, bottom - .034. Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue with some light marks and spots. Action retains approx 80 - 90% of its orig coin finish with some dark spots on left side, graying on bottom. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish with numerous light scratches and marks, a few a bit deeper, checkering somewhat worn and dark. Forend has a repair at right top rear from cracks along grain, presently solid. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A great, usable gun of very high quality. 49940-17 MGM110 (4,500-6,500)