Factory Engraved Perazzi & Fabbri Lusso Model Sidelock Over/Under Ejector 12 ga Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Description:

A highly collectible early Perazzi & Fabbri shotgun, manufactured in 1964 during the short-lived partnership between Daniele Perazzi and Ivo Fabbri. Guns from this brief era are especially desirable to collectors, as Fabbri later departed to found his own legendary firm known for producing some of the world’s finest firearms.

• Manufactured in 1964, early in Perazzi’s history
• Built during the prestigious Daniele Perazzi and Ivo Fabbri partnership
• Marked “PERAZZI & FABBRI – BRESCIA” on the left side of the upper barrel
• Highly desirable collector provenance due to the limited duration of the Perazzi/Fabbri collaboration
• Includes two matching-numbered barrel sets, increasing both versatility and collector appeal
• Includes an aluminum Americase fitted to house both barrel sets
• Primary barrel set:
  • Blued Phoenix Demibloc steel barrels, a premium barrel construction associated with fine European shotguns
  • Dual bead sights on a matted flat solid rib
  • 2 3/4 inch chambers
  • Automatic ejectors
  • Floral engraving on both sides of the breech
  • Bore diameter nine inches from the breech, U/O: .731/.729 inches
  • Choke constriction, U/O: .013/.033 inches
  • Minimum wall thickness, U/O: .027/.024 inches
• Extra barrel set:
  • Matching-numbered set
  • Proofed in 1968
  • 27 7/8 inch barrel length
  • Matching engraving
  • 2 3/4 inch chambers
  • Automatic ejectors
  • Bore diameter nine inches from the breech, U/O: .728/.729 inches
  • Choke constriction, U/O: .014/.033 inches
  • Minimum wall thickness, U/O: .025/.027 inches
• Action and engraving:
  • Casehardened sidelock action with exceptional hand-engraved decoration
  • Deep-cut broad leaf designs on the fences
  • Engraving continues down and around the action to the lower horns of the stock head
  • Near full-coverage tight scroll engraving across the remaining action and locks
  • Floral bouquet motifs surrounded by scrollwork
  • Trailing ribbon details flowing from the stems on each lockplate
  • Engraved East Asian-inspired dragon carved pierced toplever
  • Engraving extends to both tangs and the triggerguard
• Controls and functional details:
  • Single blued trigger
  • Tang-mounted manual safety
  • Gold-inlaid “S” safety marking
• Stock and furniture:
  • Beautifully figured wood
  • Multi-point checkered forend
  • Matching engraved forend fittings
  • Round knob pistol grip stock
  • Leather-wrapped recoil pad
  • Cast-off stock configuration
• Stock measurements and weight:
  • Drop at comb: 1 9/16 inches
  • Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches
  • Length of pull: 14 1/2 inches
  • Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz.
• Collector appeal:
  • Early Perazzi production with direct Fabbri association
  • Scarce Perazzi & Fabbri Brescia marking
  • Two matching-numbered barrel sets, including an extra 1968-proofed set
  • Extensive high-grade engraving, including distinctive dragon-carved pierced toplever
  • Premium sidelock construction, fine figured wood, and fitted Americase presentation
  • A standout acquisition for collectors of Italian best guns, early Perazzi shotguns, or Fabbri-associated firearms

Condition

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue on the barrels and casehardened finishes with some light wear below the forend, and limited handling evidence. The triggerguard is a mix of original blue and smooth grey. There is a tiny chip at the left of the forend shoe and a tiny crack at the rear of the attaching iron; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few scattered handling marks and sharp checkering. The extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss out on this chance to own a piece of early Perazzi history!

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Perazzi
Model: Lusso
Serial Number: 5147
Barrel Length: 27 5/8 inch solid rib
Condition: The bores are shiny with some minor streaking.

Price: $39,499.99