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FANTASTIC SPECIAL ORDER ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENUS ( M 560) 28 GA SIDELOCK SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN.
Description:
SN: 251 (1979). 28 Ga. Best Quality light game gun made for ubiquitous Pittsburgh Mogul Joe Bojalad, features 27” chopper lump barrels, raised smooth concave game rib and single sighting bead. Barrel flats are stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs, serial number and A & S principals' marks on lump. Coin finished sidelock action features ejectors, disk set strikers, manual safety, with a swept single non-selective trigger and rolled guard bow. Action is engraved along sides of frame onto top fence and continuing to top strap and lever with classic Italian high relief intertwined acanthus vine and ribbons with dark shaded background perfectly executed by Italian maestro Giancarlo Pedretti (1947-2017) and signed on left trigger plate. Remainder of action body and lockplates are painstakingly hand-polished to a flawless smooth surface with gold wire inlaid borders presenting a work of understated elegance. Top lever, hinge pin pivots and appended metal are relief engraved to match. Maker's name is presented inside a flowing gold riband on floorplate. Classical deep relief scrollwork continues the trigger plate and bow incorporating two stylized Grotesque (Macherone) masks and extending down the length of the tang. Highly figured Circassian walnut stock has straight grip with finely checkered delicate diamond profiled wrist section running well into the flute area and terminating in a checkered butt. Delicate matching checkered semi-beavertail forend has push rod release and inlaid gold A & S shield on central diamond. Accompanied by Maker's leather trunk case and accouterments. Wt: 4 lbs 15 oz; Bore:.563 (Both), Choke: R-.010, L-.028; Stock: 14-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 2-1/4", cast off 1/8".
CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its fine factory wood and metal finishes. Wood is sound with only the slightest of handling marks on the stock and forearm. Crisp checkering. Action body polish is pristine. Some very minor marks in barrel bluing. Standing breech and barrel flats show very light usage. Crisp mechanics, Bright bores. Case exterior shows some discoloration and scuffs from storage.Interior is fine, as are accoutrements. Italian craftmanship at the very highest levels representing the best of A&S during their apogee of gunmaking. Irreplaceable at the price !
FANTASTIC SPECIAL ORDER ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENUS ( M 560) 28 GA SIDELOCK SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN.
Description:
SN: 251 (1979). 28 Ga. Best Quality light game gun made for ubiquitous Pittsburgh Mogul Joe Bojalad, features 27” chopper lump barrels, raised smooth concave game rib and single sighting bead. Barrel flats are stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs, serial number and A & S principals' marks on lump. Coin finished sidelock action features ejectors, disk set strikers, manual safety, with a swept single non-selective trigger and rolled guard bow. Action is engraved along sides of frame onto top fence and continuing to top strap and lever with classic Italian high relief intertwined acanthus vine and ribbons with dark shaded background perfectly executed by Italian maestro Giancarlo Pedretti (1947-2017) and signed on left trigger plate. Remainder of action body and lockplates are painstakingly hand-polished to a flawless smooth surface with gold wire inlaid borders presenting a work of understated elegance. Top lever, hinge pin pivots and appended metal are relief engraved to match. Maker's name is presented inside a flowing gold riband on floorplate. Classical deep relief scrollwork continues the trigger plate and bow incorporating two stylized Grotesque (Macherone) masks and extending down the length of the tang. Highly figured Circassian walnut stock has straight grip with finely checkered delicate diamond profiled wrist section running well into the flute area and terminating in a checkered butt. Delicate matching checkered semi-beavertail forend has push rod release and inlaid gold A & S shield on central diamond. Accompanied by Maker's leather trunk case and accouterments. Wt: 4 lbs 15 oz; Bore:.563 (Both), Choke: R-.010, L-.028; Stock: 14-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 2-1/4", cast off 1/8".
CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its fine factory wood and metal finishes. Wood is sound with only the slightest of handling marks on the stock and forearm. Crisp checkering. Action body polish is pristine. Some very minor marks in barrel bluing. Standing breech and barrel flats show very light usage. Crisp mechanics, Bright bores. Case exterior shows some discoloration and scuffs from storage.Interior is fine, as are accoutrements. Italian craftmanship at the very highest levels representing the best of A&S during their apogee of gunmaking. Irreplaceable at the price !
FANTASTIC SPECIAL ORDER ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENUS ( M 560) 28 GA SIDELOCK SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN.
Description:
SN: 251 (1979). 28 Ga. Best Quality light game gun made for ubiquitous Pittsburgh Mogul Joe Bojalad, features 27” chopper lump barrels, raised smooth concave game rib and single sighting bead. Barrel flats are stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs, serial number and A & S principals' marks on lump. Coin finished sidelock action features ejectors, disk set strikers, manual safety, with a swept single non-selective trigger and rolled guard bow. Action is engraved along sides of frame onto top fence and continuing to top strap and lever with classic Italian high relief intertwined acanthus vine and ribbons with dark shaded background perfectly executed by Italian maestro Giancarlo Pedretti (1947-2017) and signed on left trigger plate. Remainder of action body and lockplates are painstakingly hand-polished to a flawless smooth surface with gold wire inlaid borders presenting a work of understated elegance. Top lever, hinge pin pivots and appended metal are relief engraved to match. Maker's name is presented inside a flowing gold riband on floorplate. Classical deep relief scrollwork continues the trigger plate and bow incorporating two stylized Grotesque (Macherone) masks and extending down the length of the tang. Highly figured Circassian walnut stock has straight grip with finely checkered delicate diamond profiled wrist section running well into the flute area and terminating in a checkered butt. Delicate matching checkered semi-beavertail forend has push rod release and inlaid gold A & S shield on central diamond. Accompanied by Maker's leather trunk case and accouterments. Wt: 4 lbs 15 oz; Bore:.563 (Both), Choke: R-.010, L-.028; Stock: 14-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 2-1/4", cast off 1/8".
CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its fine factory wood and metal finishes. Wood is sound with only the slightest of handling marks on the stock and forearm. Crisp checkering. Action body polish is pristine. Some very minor marks in barrel bluing. Standing breech and barrel flats show very light usage. Crisp mechanics, Bright bores. Case exterior shows some discoloration and scuffs from storage.Interior is fine, as are accoutrements. Italian craftmanship at the very highest levels representing the best of A&S during their apogee of gunmaking. Irreplaceable at the price !
FANTASTIC SPECIAL ORDER ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI VENUS ( M 560) 28 GA SIDELOCK SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN.
Description:
SN: 251 (1979). 28 Ga. Best Quality light game gun made for ubiquitous Pittsburgh Mogul Joe Bojalad, features 27” chopper lump barrels, raised smooth concave game rib and single sighting bead. Barrel flats are stamped with 1979 Italian nitro proofs, serial number and A & S principals' marks on lump. Coin finished sidelock action features ejectors, disk set strikers, manual safety, with a swept single non-selective trigger and rolled guard bow. Action is engraved along sides of frame onto top fence and continuing to top strap and lever with classic Italian high relief intertwined acanthus vine and ribbons with dark shaded background perfectly executed by Italian maestro Giancarlo Pedretti (1947-2017) and signed on left trigger plate. Remainder of action body and lockplates are painstakingly hand-polished to a flawless smooth surface with gold wire inlaid borders presenting a work of understated elegance. Top lever, hinge pin pivots and appended metal are relief engraved to match. Maker's name is presented inside a flowing gold riband on floorplate. Classical deep relief scrollwork continues the trigger plate and bow incorporating two stylized Grotesque (Macherone) masks and extending down the length of the tang. Highly figured Circassian walnut stock has straight grip with finely checkered delicate diamond profiled wrist section running well into the flute area and terminating in a checkered butt. Delicate matching checkered semi-beavertail forend has push rod release and inlaid gold A & S shield on central diamond. Accompanied by Maker's leather trunk case and accouterments. Wt: 4 lbs 15 oz; Bore:.563 (Both), Choke: R-.010, L-.028; Stock: 14-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 2-1/4", cast off 1/8".
CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains virtually all of its fine factory wood and metal finishes. Wood is sound with only the slightest of handling marks on the stock and forearm. Crisp checkering. Action body polish is pristine. Some very minor marks in barrel bluing. Standing breech and barrel flats show very light usage. Crisp mechanics, Bright bores. Case exterior shows some discoloration and scuffs from storage.Interior is fine, as are accoutrements. Italian craftmanship at the very highest levels representing the best of A&S during their apogee of gunmaking. Irreplaceable at the price !