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ITALIAN SIDELOCK SXS - MODEL "MONTE CARLO" - 1954 - 28 1/4" BARRELS - LIVE PIGEON STYLE Guns International #: 103567907 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Shotguns - Italian Double - Shotguns - Italian Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: A-Coin and Stamp Gallery Inc Member Since: 7/25/10 First Name: Guy Last Name: Ave State: Florida Country: United States Phone: (407) 721-3748 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 58 Total Number of Listings: 5713 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check Description: Italian Sidelock SxS – Model “Monte Carlo” – 1954 – 28 1/4” Barrels – Live Pigeon Style High quality Italian full sidelock side-by-side, Model “Monte Carlo,” built in 1954 (Date Code “X”). This gun exhibits many of the desirable features found on fine continental live pigeon guns from the early post-war period. The lockwork is of Holland & Holland pattern with intercepting safety sears, showing excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. The action is tastefully engraved with floral and ribbon scroll, complemented by a silver pigeon inlaid on the top rib, reinforcing its live bird heritage. Mechanically, the gun is excellent—tight on face with no loose ribs, and fitted with a double underbite and Purdey-style third fastener for a strong, secure lockup. It is equipped with disc-set firing pins and a manual safety. The barrels measure 28 1/4" with mirror bores, choked tight for pigeon shooting: Right barrel: .722 bore with Full choke (.032) Left barrel: .726 bore with Extra Full choke (.046) Stock dimensions and features: Length of Pull: 14 7/16" Drop at Comb: 1 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 3/16" Straight grip stock with long trigger guard tang Ivory teardrop in the stock Vacant stock shield Well-figured walnut with attractive grain Plugged swivel holes Overall condition is very strong: No cracks in the wood No loose ribs Sharp mechanics and clean bores This is a classic example of an early Italian post-war sidelock built for live pigeon shooting—well-balanced at 6 lbs 13 1/2 oz, with the handling and durability expected of the type. C&R eligible Shipping: $75 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge