GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE PAIR OF BERETTA SO-6 GAME SHOTGUNS WITH BULINO SCENES BY GIOVANELLI AND CASE MADE FOR GOLF GREAT, TONY JACKLIN.BERETTAS06C11985B/ C11986B12 GACASEMODERNCal. 12 ga. 3" Chambers. This fine pair of guns was ordered by Tony Jacklin to commemorate his wins in the US and British open tournaments of 1969 and 1970. The likeness of these trophies is engraved on the bottom of each shotgun; US open trophy on gun number 1 and British Open 1969 on gun no. 2. 28" Mono-bloc bbls with matted, ventilated ribs, are engraved "P. Beretta - Italy" on left rears. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with grades, Italian proofs, and SNs. The numbers "1" and "2" are gold inlaid on top rears of bbls behind trigger guard bows and on forend latches. Coin finished, low profile, O/U actions feature selective single triggers, automatic safeties, and Beretta's well known crossbolt locking system. Actions are engraved with very well cut small scroll, and with aforementioned trophies on bottoms. "P. Beretta" is in scrolled riband on each side, as well as on bottom of action above trophies. Lockplates with scroll at tails are engraved with a variety of very well cut Bulino vignettes of dogs and game. Left lock of gun no. "1" has pointer with trio of grouse with background of moorland; a labrador bounds after trio of pheasant, one flushing from hedgerow on right. Gun no. "2" portrays a pair of Brittany spaniels, one pointing a woodcock with the other honoring point on left lock; with pair of setters flushing quail on right. Engravers signatures (Giovanelli (Bulino) and Cortini (scroll))are on trigger plates. Top levers with pierced thumbpieces have gold inlaid crowns. Double beaded trigger guards have SNs at grips. Nicely matching, finely marbled, and lightly figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-5/8" over thin, brown, solid pads, and feature right hand palm swells. Point pattern checkering with line borders, and gold ovals engraved "TJ" on bottoms of grips. Matching single piece forends have Deeley type releases. Gun no. "1": Bore diameter: top -.723, bottom -.723. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.034, bottom -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/4". Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-5/8". Gun no. "2": Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom -.724. Bore restrictions: Screw chokes. Wall thickness: top -.035, bottom -.034. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14-5/8". Makers Nizzoli leather motor case has combination lock, and is lined in dark olive felt with Beretta label in lid. Case contains three spare choke tubes, and wrench for each gun, warranty, and Beretta combination tool. PROVENANCE: Letter dated 11/3/1995 from Tony Jacklin outlining his ordering of this pair of guns. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light use and maintenance. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine professional re-blue. Coin finished actions show some light polishing over some pinprick pitting especially on the bottom of gun no. "1". Stocks have a few minor marks from light handling and use. Bores are excellent. Actions are tight. Ejectors are in time. Triggers work. Case leather shows numerous marks and scuffs. Handle and straps are good. Interior cloth is fine, label shows some deterioration. A unique and compelling pair of guns owned by a British golfing great. 52722-2 MGM277 (30,000-45,000)