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Galeazzi and Sabatti Signed and Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli .410 Bore Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun with Case

Description:
A highly collectible FAMARS bespoke shotgun, this 1983 Italian-proofed example represents the elite craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation that made Abbiatico & Salvinelli one of the most respected names in fine sporting arms.
  • Made by Fabbrica Armi di Mario Abbiatico e Remo Salvinelli, better known as FAMARS
  • FAMARS was founded in 1967 by Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli
  • The maker is renowned for innovation and for producing some of the finest bespoke guns ever built
  • Features blued steel bifurcated lump barrels, a high-grade barrel construction associated with traditional best-gun craftsmanship
  • Barrels include:
    • Single nickel bead sight
    • Matted flat ventilated rib for a clean, glare-reducing sighting plane
    • Light line engraving at the breech
    • Gold-inlaid “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” signature on the left side of the upper tube
    • 1983-dated Italian proof marks on the flats
    • 3-inch chambers
    • Individual extractors
  • Built on a brushed bright-finished, scaled Woodward-type sidelock action, a refined action style prized by fine-gun collectors
  • Action is extensively embellished with near full-coverage relief-carved Italian ornamental scroll engraving over a matted background, creating strong depth and contrast
  • Engraving surrounds three beautifully detailed game scenes:
    • Left side: a pointer flushing a pair of grouse in a forested scene
    • Underside: a single woodcock
    • Right side: a flushed covey of quail with a farmhouse in the background
  • Fine gold inlay details add further collector appeal:
    • Markings on the left frame rail beneath the barrel wing are inlaid in fine gold
    • Gold “7” located under the top lever
    • Gold-inlaid “S” safety indicator
    • Gold “ABBIATICO/&/SALVINELLI” on the forend iron
  • Signed by noted Italian master engravers:
    • Triggerplate signed “ORNATO SABATTI G. INC” for Italian Master Engraver Gian Marco Sabatti
    • Right lockplate signed by Master Engraver Angelo Galeazzi
  • Features a single trigger
  • Tang-mounted manual safety
  • Fitted with beautifully figured wood and refined hand-crafted stock details:
    • Multi-point checkered forend
    • Matching engraved forend iron
    • Sliding forend release integrated into a crest
    • Straight-grip stock
    • Diamond-shaped hand
    • Teardrop-carved drop points
    • Checkered bare butt
  • Includes a leather flat case with canvas cover
  • Case contains a set of extra firing pins
  • Barrel and stock measurements, right/left where applicable:
    • Bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech: proofed and measured at 10.3 mm / 10.3 mm, or .406 inches
    • Choke constriction: .007 inch / .010 inch
    • Drop at comb: 1 1/4 inches
    • Drop at heel: 2 5/16 inches
    • Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches
    • Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz.
  • Collector-focused highlights:
    • Prestigious FAMARS/Abbiatico & Salvinelli maker pedigree
    • 1983 Italian proof date
    • Master-engraved by Gian Marco Sabatti and Angelo Galeazzi
    • Rich gold inlays and signed maker markings
    • Detailed game-scene engraving with deep relief scrollwork
    • Fine figured wood, elegant straight-grip configuration, and cased presentation with extra firing pins
    • A desirable bespoke sporting gun with strong appeal as both a functional fine arm and an investment-grade collectible piece

Condition

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and brushed bright finishes with minor handling evidence, some scratches on the stock, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.

Shotgun Gauge: .410 Gauge
Manufacturer: Abbiatico & Salvinelli
Model: Over/Under
Serial Number: 594
Barrel Length: 26 7/8 inch vent rib
Condition: The bores are bright with minor streaks.

Price: $40,999.99
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