May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
Believed to have been proofed in 1995 (proof marks very lightly stuck but appears to be "BF"). Barrels with slightly raised matted rib are engraved "FIii PIOTTI ITALY" on top of left barrel and "ACCIAO 30 CP. MO 4" on right. Bottoms of barrels stamped with chambers, importer, and model. Matching small beavertail ejector forend has Anson release and has makers crest in gold at center. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety, and single trigger (non-selective). Action and lockplates are engraved with very well cut minuscule shaded scroll which covers full area on action. Lockplates are also fully covered with scroll and floral pattern. This close work is very finely executed and stands up well to 10X magnification. Engravers signature, G Ranetti, is on trigger plate. Single beaded trigger guard is also scroll engraved, serial number is on tang. Dark finely marbled European walnut flat knob pistol grip is checkered in two point pattern through the wrist, has gold oval near the toe, and terminates with a thin "COLE" brand black colored pad. Housed in a light brown leather case with green suede. CONDITION: Excellent, as lightly field used. Barrels retain about 98% of their original blue. Action retains more than 90% vivid original case color, just starting to tone on bottom. Stocks are sound and retain most of their original finish with some slight finish added for preservation and checkering, which is very fine, has filled in just a touch. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case is very good with rubs and scuffs. A handsome and robust gun by a highly respected maker. JSL
Accessories
Case with accessories
Barrel Wall Thickness
(L) .025 (R) .027
Internal Bore Diameter
(L) .734 (R) .735