GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
BERETTA 687 EELL GAME SHOTGUN ENGRAVED BY GIOVANELLI WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.BERETTAOU 687EELLD07164B12GAW/CASEMODERN(1984) Cal. 12 ga. 26-1/2" and 29-1/2" Mono bloc bbls fitted with narrow, matted ventilated ribs are marked with Beretta's name and address and "MADE IN ITALY" on tops. Bottoms of mono-blocs are stamped with SNs and 1984 Italian nitro proofs. Typical side plated boxlock low profile OU action features non-automatic safety and gold plated selective single trigger. Action and sideplates are engraved with exceptionally well cut sprays of scroll surrounding nicely detailed bulino game scenes; ducks on left plate, chukka partridge on right, and a flushing woodcock on bottom of action. Engravers signature is on trigger plate. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over dark brown leather covered pad, and features standard checkering and a vacant gold oval. Matching field type forend services both bbl sets. 29-1/2" BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.725, bottom - .724. Bore restrictions: top - .030 (full), bottom - .016 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-3/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Cast slightly off. Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". 26-1/2" BBLS: Bore diameter: top -.724, bottom - .722. Bore restrictions: top - .031 (full), bottom - .007 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". Beretta woven corduroy covered case with leather trim is lined in tan corduroy, and contains guarantee certificate and instruction booklets along with bags for action and bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, with evidence of only light field use, retaining nearly all metal finishes, with only a few light marks in wood. Mechanically fine. Case is fine. 52186-9 MGM245 (3,500-6,000)