(M) A PAIR OF BERETTA SO-3 OVER-UNDER GAME SHOTGUNS WITH CASES.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2019

(1983) Although serial numbers are not consecutive, these guns were made as a pair, with no. "1" or "2" gold inlaid on rear portions of ribs, forend latches, and trigger guard bows. Both have 28" barrels fitted with matted ventilated ribs, and are engraved "P. Beretta - ITALY" on left sides of top barrels. Mono-blocs are stamped with 1983 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Gun "2" has been fitted with choke tubes. Coin finished low profile Beretta sidelock actions features single selective triggers. Actions are engraved with 80% coverage well cut large acanthus with floral highlights within geometric and scroll borders. Forend mortises on bottom of action are engraved "BREVETTATO" "ITALY" and bottoms of actions "P. BERETTA - GARDONE VT". Blued top levers and trigger guards are engraved with matching scroll. Fairly well matched marbled and figured dark European walnut pistol grip buttstocks measure 14-3/4" over black Decelerator pads. Point pattern checkering is on grips. Matching slim one piece forends have Deeley type releases. Guns are housed in individual leather trimmed leather cases lined in tan corduroy. One case contains a cleaning rod, and four Briley choke tubes with installation tool (two in gun). The other case contains a cleaning rod and an old leather covered pad. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 90% factory finishes on all wood and metal surfaces, with a few light marks and some high edge wear. Wood has numerous scratches and a few small dings, as associated with considerable field use. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. Cases are generally fine, with considerable scuffs and rubs. Interior cloth is good. MGM 240

Name

Value

Accessories

Cases

Barrel Length

28"

Chamber

(BOTH) 2 - 3/4"

Choke

(A) O .023 - Mod U .015 - l Mod (B) screw chokes

Drop at Comb

(A) 1 - 3/8" (B) 1 - 3/8"