GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
BERNARDELLI SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN WITH HIGH QUALITY BAROQUE ENGRAVING WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. BERNARDELLI SXS 580 12GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 25-1/2" ("1") and 27-1/2" ("2") Dovetailed bbls with narrow game ribs are marked with makers name and address, along with steel type, on tops. Each bbl set is numbered in gold on breech ends of ribs. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with 1964 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage large scrolling ribbons with floral highlights in a background of small scroll. Makers name and address are on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard and top lever are engraved to match. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4" over ribbed composition buttplate with Bernardelli logo. Stock features inlet horn drop points and point pattern checkering at grip, as well as a sling loop matching those attached to bottom ribs of bbls. Matching long splinter ejector forend with initials "LM" on silver shield in central uncheckered diamond, has Anson release and forend is shared by both bbls. Bbl set "1": Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .724. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-1/4". BBL set "2": Bore diameter: left -.724, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .045 (extra full), right - .035 (full). Wall thickness: left - .028, right - .027. Brown leather case is lined in green cloth with space for both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Excellent with evidence of very light field use, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal, with numerous light marks and scratches. Coin finish is a bit darkened. Mechanically fine. 52660-6 MGM292 (3,000-5,000) 2 BBL SET W/CASE