GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SELDOM SEEN LUCIANO BOSIS "QUEEN" SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE.L. BOSISQUEEN SIDELOCK03420 GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 27-3/4" Bbls with flat matted rib, are engraved with makers name and address on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with 1985 Italian nitro proofs for 20 ga, as well as importers name and address (BSA). Coin finished small frame sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SECURA engraved), bushed strikers, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage Baroque sprays of ribbons, roses and other blossoms in a background of small scroll. "L. BOSIS TRAVAGLIATO" is in draped scroll device on bottom of action. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard has matching scroll and floral engraving. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at semi diamond grip, and a gold shield device is inlet into toe line and engraved with monogram "SB". Matching long splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.627, right - .627. Bore restrictions: left - .029 (full), right - .018 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli is lined in olive felt and has gold embossed black leather Bosis label in lid, and contains straps and key. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of light field use, but very little firing since proof, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes, but with a number of light marks, dings, and scratches, most notably some ring marks at grip. There are some incipient grain checks at grip with repairs. Otherwise mechanically fine. Case is fine with a number of scuffs and rubs, interior excellent. A new Bosis "Queen" has a current retail of 30,000 euros without engraving. 51666-1 MGM137 (15,000-25,000)