GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
ATTRACTIVE BERETTA MODEL S3 SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUN WITH CASE. BERETTA OU-S3 4824 12GA MODERN; C&R (1942) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 27-1/2" Mono-bloc bbls with solid matted rib, are engraved with makers name and address along with steel type on either side of rib. Mono-bloc is stamped with 2007 Italian nitro re-proofs for 2-3/4" chambers with orig proof date of 1942. A sling loop is affixed to central rib with nicely filed yoke. Coin finished, low profile sidelock OU action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with ovals and triangles of exceptionally well cut shaded open scroll with floral highlights surrounded by a background of small simple scroll. Makers name is on bottom of action. Fences are semi-relief carved with acanthus scroll and flowers. Top lever and trigger guard are blued and previous owners initials have been stippled out in shield on trigger guard bow. Well streaked and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-3/4" over skip line checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching small one piece forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (extra full), bottom - .030 (full). Wall thickness: top - .033, bottom - .033. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". New green canvas case with stitched leather corners with blue Beretta embroidery on top, is lined in blue felt, with gold Beretta embroidery in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining nearly all factory quality blue on bbls, and hand rubbed oil finish on stocks. Action nicely re-polished. There is some old pitting on tang. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. 52660-5 MGM293 (5,500-8,500) W/CASE