May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
27 - 1/2" demi-bloc barrels are fitted with flat, matted, ventilated rib with small lunate extension. Left side of top barrel is engraved "DESENZANI & C. BRESCIA". Barrel flats are stamped with 1989 Italian nitro proofs, serial number, Desenzani logo, and finishers name "G. M. Gussago" (which is also stamped on action inner side and is gold inlaid in front of action pin under top lever). It appears Mr. Gussago is an outworking finisher to the trade, and is often described as having "Hands of Gold". Low profile, coin finished, over/under sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SICURA is in gold inlaid background) and single non-selective trigger. Action and locks are engraved with truly exceptional well cut and shaded, classically styled rose and scroll. "DESENZANI & C" is on left lock, and "BRESCIA" on right. Makers name and address appear on bottom of action. Engravers signature "P. Parravicini" is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is gold inlaid with monogram "CB" on bow, and with serial number at grip. Nicely marbled European walnut flared pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/8" over black Decelerator pad, and features small, fluted drop points, closely spaced point pattern checkering with line borders at grip, and right hand palm swell. Matching slim one piece forend with Anson type release has gold Desenzani crowned device flush inlet into central diamond. Maker's tan leather case with stitched leather corners, has rectangular brass plate tacked to top. Interior is lined in scarlet velvet, with silver embossed black leather makers label in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for action, barrels, and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, very near to new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal, with only the faintest of firing halos on breechfaces. Case leather shows some scuffs and rubs, and light stains. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with light soiling, rubs, and compressions. This little known Italian maker produces fewer than 12 of the world's finest hand made guns per year, and any model is extremely expensive.
Accessories
Leather Case with Snap Caps
Barrel Wall Thickness
(O) .024 (U) .026
Choke
(O) .035 (Full) (U) .017 (Modified)
Internal Bore Diameter
(O) .725 (U) .724
Manufacturer
Desenzani & C.