GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
BERETTA S-2 SIDELOCK OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA RIFLE/ SHOTGUN BARRELS.P. BERETTAOU S-2292212/12 and 12/ .444 Marlincase extra bblsMODERN; C&R(1949) Cal. 12 ga/ 12 ga and 12/.444 Marlin. 27-5/8" Mono-bloc bbls with full length matted ribs are marked with Beretta name and address and have Krupp steel markings either side of rib on top bbl. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with 1949 Italian nitro proofs. Rifle/ shotgun bbls are fitted with two folding leaf rear sight dovetailed through rib portion of mono-bloc, and appear to be originally made in this configuration, however chamber has been sleeved to accept .444 Marlin with bottom of bbl so marked. Sling loops are soldered to bottom bbls. Coin finished Beretta OU sidelock action features non-automatic safety, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage varying sized open shaded scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Bottom of action is engraved "BREVETTATO" "P. BERETTA" "GARDONE VT". Blued trigger guard and top lever are also scroll engraved. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over solid black Old English pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece forend has Deeley type release. Shotgun BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.722, bottom - .721. Bore restrictions: top - .035 (full), bottom - .013 (mod). Wall thickness: top - .032, bottom - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast about 1/4" off. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Shotgun/ rifle BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.727. Bore restrictions: top - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: top - .026. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Old "Gunguard" (?) vinyl case is lined in green cloth and is french fitted for gun and both sets of bbls. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black. Action cleaned to silver gray with a number of scratches and marks on lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of a renewed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 51872-72 MGM70 (4,000-6,000)