GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
FINE RENATO TELO SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER-UNDER GAME GUN WITH TASTEFUL FLORAL ENGRAVING BY GIANFRANCO PEDERSOLI WITH CASE. RENATO TELO O/U 094 20GA MODERN (1989) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27" Demi-bloc bbls with broad, matted, ventilated rib are gold inlaid "ARMI RENATO TELO" on top left. Bbl flat is stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs, makers name, and importer (Pachmayr). Coin finished, low profile, small sized, OU, sidelock action features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with truly exceptional, interesting, and tasteful deep relief tendrils of acanthus with floral highlights, which transition to Bulino foliage and flowers. This covers only about 50% of the available surface, and the remainder is left essentially unadorned, except for some nicely cut scrolling line borders. Engravers signature, "G. F. Pedersoli" is on trigger plate. Exhibition quality, beautifully marbled and intricately fiddle figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over checkered wood butt, and features drop points and closely spaced point pattern checkering at grip. Matching slim one piece forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.621, bottom - .621. Bore restrictions: top - .017 (mod), bottom - .010 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Cast: neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". Tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli, is lined in red velvet, and contains straps. CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of very little field use, possibly unfired since proof, with only a few light handling and assembly marks. Case leather is good with some scuffs and soiling. Interior has compressions and soiling. 50819-3 MGM237 (8,000-12,000)