1955 SABATTI 12 GAUGE LEVER-COCKING OU - ONE-OF-A-KIND ITALIAN ARTISAN SHOTGUN / C&R ELIGIBLE

Description:
1955 Sabatti 12 Gauge Lever-Cocking Shotgun – One-of-a-Kind Italian Artisan Shotgun | C&R Eligible
An exceptionally eclectic and highly unusual Italian shotgun from a fascinating period of post-war firearms innovation. Built by Sabatti in 1955, this artisan-made OU showcases an uncommon mechanical layout centered around a lever-cocking system, making it unlike virtually anything encountered in conventional production doubles.
The most distinctive feature is the left-side lockplate cocking lever, which cocks the locks independently of normal opening movement—an uncommon and inventive design reflecting the experimental spirit of Italian gunmaking during the 1950s.
Mechanically, the gun combines multiple locking concepts into a robust three-point lockup system, incorporating Beretta-style dual engagement with an additional Browning-type locking bolt arrangement, resulting in a particularly interesting and secure action design. Lovely foral hand engraving. 
Configuration and dimensions make this a lively field gun while remaining substantial enough for sporting use.
Specifications:

• Maker: Sabatti
• Year: 1955
• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Barrel Length: 27 1/2"
• Chambers: 2 3/4"
• Bore Diameter: .724 (mirror bores)
• Chokes: Full / Full
• Ejectors
• Unique lever-cocking lock system (left-side lockplate actuated)
• Three-point lockup design
• Floral hand engraving
• Straight grip stock
• Extended trigger guard tang
• Manual safety
• Solid rib
• Articulated front trigger blade
• Single front bead
• Weight: 7 lbs 3.5 oz
• Length of Pull: 14"
• Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
• Drop at Heel: 2 1/4"
• C&R Eligible

This is not simply another Italian double—it is a conversation piece and collector’s gun that reflects a period when makers experimented freely with lockwork and action design. Ideal for the collector who appreciates unusual engineering and handcrafted European sporting arms.
Shipping: $75

 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $1,625.00