GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FABULOUS SELDOM FOUND IVO FABBRI OVER UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH "MAJESTIC" ENGRAVING BY TOMASONI.IVO FABBRIO/UE68112GAMODERN(1987) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26-3/4" Demi-bloc bbls with matted solid rib are engraved "IVO FABBRI - BRESCIA" and "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL" on top bbl either side of rib. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished proprietary low profile OU action features non-automatic safety, grooved tumbler end cocking indicators, H&H type detachable locks, and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved in "majestic" pattern with near full coverage superbly cut and nicely shaded large open flowing acanthus with floral highlights which on lockplates emanates from the mouths of sphinx-like griffins. Makers name and address are in shield device on bottom of action, and also on bottom, trigger plate is flanked by a pair of female angels. Engravers signature "C. Tomasoni" (noted engraver who originated this design) is on trigger plate. Trigger guard with matching scroll has "3309" on tang. Beautifully marbled, stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over brown Decelerator sporting clays pad. Nicely cut point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching slim ejector forend has Anson type release with button in wraparound steel tip. Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .726. Bore restrictions: top - .031 (full), bottom - .017 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .030, bottom - .031. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast about 1/2" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". CONDITION: Excellent, showing evidence of little field use, with scant evidence of firing. Bbls have only the slightest of silvering on sharp edges. Action retains essentially all of its coin finish with some very light flecks. Top lever is silvered on thumbpiece. Blued trigger guard has silver highlights on engraving, and is thinning to silver on tang. Stocks have only a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. 52432-1 MGM224 (40,000-60,000)