GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY ATTRACTIVE 20 GAUGE FLLI PIOTTI "BOSS" OVER-UNDER SIDLOCK GAME SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL CHISELED ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY G. & S. PEDRETTI, AND SUPERB STOCK WOOD, INCLUDES CASE AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. PIOTTI OU BOSS A267 20GA MODERN Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 28-1/2" Demi-bloc bbls fitted with solid matted rib, are engraved "Flli PIOTTI ITALY" on left side of top bbl. Bottom bbl flat is stamped with 2015 ("CM") Italian nitro proofs, SN, makers name, caliber, and "2013". Beautifully filed, coin finished, pinless sidelock, low profile, OU action features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with very nicely cut full coverage small scroll as background to rose and floral groupings interspersed with acanthus scroll accents and individual blossoms in a unique and pleasing treatment. "Flli PIOTTI" "ITALY" are on swagged and bowed ribbons on each lockplate, as well as "Flli PIOTTI" in a similar treatment on bottom of action. This fine work is signed on trigger plate, "G. S. Pedretti" highly regarded father and son engraving team, most often noted for their superb Bulino game scenes. Single beaded trigger guard with matching motif has SN in gold on tang. Truly spectacular burl figured wildly marbled European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 15" over skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Matching ejector forend has Anson type release. Bore diameter: top -.625, bottom - .625. Bore restrictions: top - .019 (mod), bottom - .013 (lt mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 15". High quality tan leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Piotti label stitched to tan leather pocket in lid. Case contains a number of high quality accessories including Piotti marked snap caps and oil bottle, 2-pc ebony and German silver cleaning rod, with mop, brush, and jag, along with a key in covered compartment. PROVENANCE: "Certificate of Quality" by G. S. Pedretti, declaring that this gun was totally engraved by hand. Fratelli Piotti certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor handling and assembly marks on all wood and metal surfaces, most notably a bit of light pitting at tip of trigger guard tang. Appears unfired since proof. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent, as are accessories. This model currently retails for over $75,000.00. 52039-1 MGM67 (45,000-60,000) W/ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY