GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
HARD TO FIND BERETTA AS-20E SHOTGUN WITH CASE.BERETTAOU AS-20E1808520GAMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27-1/2" Mono-bloc bbls are fitted with solid, matted rib, and are marked with Beretta name and address on mono-bloc. Bottom of mono-bloc is stamped with 1957 Italian nitro proofs and engraved with importers name and address (BSA). Case hardened, low profile, scallop-backed, boxlock, OU action features non-automatic safety, square crossbolt third fastener, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with line and geometric borders. A silver pigeon is relief engraved on top lever. Makers name and address are on bottom. Finely marbled and nicely figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over thinned Silver type pad with standard checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching slim one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .623. Bore restrictions: top - .029 (full), bottom - .018 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .027, bottom - .038. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Cast: neutral. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". "Beretta" woven canvas case with leather trim is lined in tan corduroy, and contains bags for bbls and action. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining over 90% of nicely renewed finishes on all metal parts and wood, with a few light subsequent handling marks and silvering. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Case is fine. 50687-1 MGM246 (2,000-4,000)