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Beretta AS20-EL Two-Barrel Set 20ga, 2 3/4" $7,995 Two sets 26" O/U matted-vent-rib barrels choked cylinder & improved cylinder and improved cylinder & modified. 14 3/8" pull from single non-selective trigger to Pachmayr recoil pad. 1 3/8" - 2 3/8" drop. No cast. Figured European walnut stocks with slender Deeley-release field forend, straight English grip, classic point-pattern checkering, and vacant brass initial oval. Scroll-engraved, coin-finished, scalloped, boxlock action with automatic ejectors, hold-open toplever, and manual top tang safety. Weight: 5lbs, 10 3/4oz. Built 1961. Both stock and barrels solid tight on the action. 99%+blue. Ejectors sluggish. Excellent bores. In maker's oak & leather trunk case. .
Armas Garbi Model De Luxe, Cased, 12ga, 2 3/4" $17,975 Consecutive Pair, Self-Opening Sidelock Ejectors 26 3/4" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave ribs, both choked improved cylinder & modified. 14 5/8" pull from articulated front triggers to solid black Old English recoil pads. 1 3/8" - 1 3/4" drop. 1/2" cast off. Fully figured European walnut stocks with Anson-release splinter forend, straight English grip, teardrops, classic point-pattern checkering, and vacant gold initial oval. Fine English rose & scroll engraved, coin finished action with Holland & Holland assisted opening system, automatic ejectors, bushed firing pins, beaded-edge triggerguard and automatic top tang safety with S inlaid in gold. All components inlaid 1 & 2 in gold. Weight: 6lbs, 10oz. Built 1991. 99%+ blue. In maker's leather double case. .
Krieghoff K-32 San Remo Grade 12ga 2 3/4", 20ga, 3", $13,750 Four Barrel Skeet Set 28ga 3" & .410 3" Four sets 28" O/U side-rib-less, matted vent rib barrels of Bohler Laufstahl with twin bead sights---all choked skeet; the 12 and the 20 ported. Highly figured European walnut stocks with Deeley-release beavertail forend, full pistol grip, classic point-pattern checkering, Monte Carlo Comb, and solid black Decelerator recoil pad. Coin-finished action fully engraved with game scenes and acanthus scroll; with single-selective trigger, positive-detented top tang safety, and hold-open toplever. Pull: 13 7/8". Weight: 8lbs, 7oz. Drop: 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" - 2 7/16". Built 1975. All numbers matching. 99%+blue.  All in Krieghoff-branded aluminum Americase with manual. .
S. Lucchini Pinless Sidelock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $14,750 29″ O/U barrels with matted solid rib choked skeet & modified. 14 5/8" pull from articulated front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. 1 1/4" - 2 1/8"drop. 5/8" cast-off. Fully figured European walnut stock with Anson- release semi-beavertail forend, straight English grip, fine classic point- pattern checkering---wrapping fully around the forend---and gold oval. Low profile, case hardened, pinless, back-action sidelock action with intercepting sears, manual top tang safety, hold-open toplever, and beaded-edge triggerguard, engraved by Goldani with 80% coverage cleanly-cut classic rose and scroll. Weight: 7lbs, 8oz. Built 1995. Excellent condition, retaining 99%+ barrel blue and 98% casehardening colors. Fine quality leather case with stitched leather corners lined in burgundy cloth with black Lucchini label. . .
Mahillon, Brussels Sidelock Ejector Matched Pair 12ga, 2 3/4" $12,950 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with matted concave ribs and brass bead front sights, choked improved cylinder & improved modified and improved modified & full. 14 3/8" pull from articulated front trigger to checkered wood butt. 1 3/16" - 1 7/8" drop. 1/2" cast off. Highly figured black-streaked European walnut stocks with Anson pushbutton-release splinter forends, straight English grips, fine classic point-pattern checkering, and teardrops. Coin-finished, subtly-bolstered, bar action sidelocks with bushed firing pins, concealed third fasteners, automatic ejectors, and manual top tang safeties, fully engraved with foliate scroll. Weight: 6lbs, 2 1/2oz. Built 1953/4. Excellent bores. Barrels ring like chimes. Tight. Ejectors in time. .
Manufrance Ideal, Grade 4 Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $7,450 27 1/2" SxS cross-dovetailed chopper-lump barrels [like a Winchester 21] with sunken matted rib choked improved modified & extra full. 14 3/4" pull from front trigger to Silvers thin red rubber recoil pad. 1 3/8" - 2 3/4" drop. 1/2" cast off. Figured, oil-finished, European walnut stocks with Anson- release splinter forend, fine point-pattern skip-line checkering, straight English grip, and retractable sling swivel. Casehardened Manufrance Ideal round-body action with automatic ejectors, chamber-loaded indicators, double Purdey underbites and modified Bissell rising bite third fastener engaging active dolls head, easily operated via finger-lever behind triggerguard. Fine scroll engraved and with deeply-chiseled fences. Weight: 7lbs, 3/4oz. 99%blue. 80% casehardening colors. Tight, Excellent bores. Ejectors in time.
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Merkel 201-E Boxlock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $3,450 26 3/4" O/U solid-rib barrels choked improved cylinder & full, 14 3/4"pull from articulated front trigger to leather covered pad, 1 3/8" - 2 3/8" drop, 3/8" cast-off. Lightly figured walnut stock with slender Deeley-release three- piece field forend and straight English grip. Scalloped, French-gray receiver with double Kersten locks, cocking indicators, automatic ejectors and manual top tang safety, engraved with scenes of a setter flushing two partridge on the left and a fox flushing two ducks on the right accented with scroll. Weight: 6lbs, 15oz. Built 1987. 99%blue. .
Merkel 203-E Hand-Detachable 12ga, 2 3/4" $5,975 Sidelock Ejector 28" O/U matted-solid-rib barrels choked improved modified & extra full. 14 3/8" pull from articulated front trigger to thin black recoil pad. 1 3/8" - 2 7/16" drop. 1/4" cast off. Figured European walnut stocks with Deeley-release three-piece field forend, capped pistol grip, sling swivels, and beaded pancake cheekpiece. Full coverage Arabesque scroll engraved action with double Kersten locks, hand-detachable sidelocks, manual top tang safety, hold-open toplever, and cocking indicators. Weight: 7lbs, 7oz. Built 1974. 99%+blue. Hunting wear on stocks. Tight, and with excellent bores. .
Merkel 301-E Boxlock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $3,250 27 1/2" over & under barrels with solid matted rib choked modified & full. 14" pull from front trigger to leather-faced black recoil pad. 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" drop. 3/8" cast off. Lightly figured European walnut stocks with 3-piece Deeley-release field forend with horn inlay at tip, straight English grip, horn inlays behind flat sidepanels, and fine classic point-pattern checkering. Scalloped boxlock action with double Kersten locks and double underbites, Greener-type side safety with robust lever, and cocking indicators. Built 1940. Retailed by Karl Kormes, Leipzig. Tight, with excellent bores and ejectors in time. In modern leather trunk case with cleaning accessories and Merkel label. .
Merkel 301-E Boxlock Ejector 20ga, 2 5/8" $10,975 Two Barrel Set Two pairs O/U matted vent-rib barrels of Krupp Laufstahl with ivory bead front sights and with Merkel name inlaid in gold: 28" choked improved cylinder & improved modified, and 30" choked full & extra full. 15"pull from checkered single-selective trigger to hand-checkered high-polish-blued steel buttplate. 1 5/8" - 2 3/8"drop. 3/8" cast-off. Lightly figured European walnut stock with Deeley-release three-piece splinter forend interchangeable between barrel sets, engraved steel-capped pistol grip, classic point-pattern checkering, beaded pancake cheekpiece, and sling swivels. Scroll-engraved, scalloped, casehardened Anson&Deeley action with double underbites, double Kersten locks, automatic ejectors, rotary cocking indicators and manual top tang safety. Screws behind fences indicate intercepting sears. Weight: 6lbs, 13oz with the 26" barrels; 7lbs with the 30" barrels. Built 1937, possibly benchmade by a highly skilled gunsmith; someone else inlaying the Merkel name on the ribs afterwards. Very little used, retaining 99%+blue and 99% case colors. Sparkling high-polish blue on furniture. .
Merkel 304-E Hand-Detachable 12ga, 2 3/4" $9,450 Sidelock Ejector 30" O/U matted-vent-rib barrels choked improved cylinder & extra full with removeable sling swivel. 15 1/8" pull from articulated front trigger to checkered walnut buttplate. 1 3/8" - 2 1/4" drop. 1/4" cast off. Fully figured European walnut stocks with Deeley-release ventilated three-piece field forend, capped pistol grip with "Shelhamer" chinstrap, and beaded pancake cheekpiece. Full coverage Arabesque scroll engraved action with double Purdey underbites and double Kersten locks, concealed-release sidelocks, manual top tang safety, and cocking indicators. Weight: 7lbs, 15 3/4oz. Built 1964. 99%+blue. Tight, and with excellent bores. In later Merkel-labeled leather-trimmed canvas-covered trunk case with leather-trimmed suede overcase. .
Merkel 304-E Hand-Detachable 12ga, 2 3/4" $9995 .                       Sidelock Ejector 28" O/U matted-solid-rib barrels of Bohler steel with single bead front sight, choked improved cylinder & improved modified. 14 5/8" pull from single selective trigger to original buttplate. 1 1/2" - 2 3/8" drop. 1/4" cast-off. Figured walnut stock with straight English grip, 3-piece splinter forend with Deeley pull-down latch and horn-bushed side-strip mounting screws, classic point- pattern checkering, never fitted with swivels or cheekpiece. Fully scroll- engraved, grey-etched, concealed-release, hand-detachable, sidelock action with intercepting sears, automatic top tang safety, double Purdey underbites and double Kersten locks, Weight: 7lbs, 2oz. Built 1966. Both Suhl and Birmingham proofs. Retaining 99% barrel blue. Tight. Excellent bores. .
Merkel 304-E Hand-Detachable 12ga, 2 3/4" $9,750 Sidelock Ejector 28" O/U matted-solid-rib barrels choked improved modified & extra full. 14 1/2" pull from articulated front trigger to original buttplate. 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" drop. 1/4" cast off. Figured European walnut stocks with Deeley-release 3- piece field forend, capped pistol grip with Shelhamer "chinstrap" classic point-pattern checkering, classic comb, beaded pancake cheekpiece, and sling swivels. Coin-finished sidelock action with double Purdey underbites and double Kersten locks, cocking indicators, concealed-release lockplates, and manual top tang safety. Weight: 7lbs, 2oz. Built 1965. 99% blue. Excellent bores. In leather case. .
Merkel 304-E Hand-Detachable 12ga, 2 3/4" $11,975 Sidelock Ejector 30" O/U matted vent rib barrels choked extra full & extra full, 14 7/8"pull from single selective trigger to leather covered pad, 1 5/8" - 2 5/8"drop, 3/8"cast- off. Figured walnut stock with straight grip and slight perch-belly, Deeley- release three-piece splinter forend with horn-bushed side-strip mounting screws, classic point-pattern checkering and silver oval. Fully scroll-engraved French-gary receiver with double underbites, double Kersten locks, intercepting sears, concealed lockplate release, hold-open toplever, cocking indicators and manual top-tang safety. Weight: 8lbs, 8oz. Built 1965. 99%blue. In leather trunk case.  .
Merkel 203-E Sidelock Ejector Two 16ga/16ga & $7995 Barrel Combination Set 16ga/5.6x57R 28" O/U shotgun barrels with solid matted rib choked improved modified & full. 25" O/U combination barrels with solid matted rib, by Krieghoff in 1970 choked improved-modified with folding rifle sight and B Nickel 4-6x scope with bold post and crossbar reticle on quick-detachable claw mounts. All shotgun chambers 2 3/4". 15 1/8"pull from articulated front single-set trigger to thick horn buttplate. 1 1/2" - 2 3/4"drop. Lightly figured walnut stock with Deeley-release 3-piece field forend interchangeable between both sets of barrels, steel triggerguard, capped pistol grip, classic point-pattern checkering, swivels and beaded pancake cheekpiece. Fully arabesque-scroll- engraved, French-gray receiver with hand-detachable sidelocks, intercepting sears, cocking indicators and double Kersten locks. Weight: 7lbs, 4oz as a shotgun; 9lbs as a scoped combination gun. Built in 1969. 99%+blue. .
Perazzi Mirage Special Two Barrel Set 12ga 2 3/4" $7,495 27 1/2" & 29 1/2" O/U with flat matted vent rib barrels, vented side ribs, white front beads, brass middle beads. The shorter barrels with a total of seven Briley choke tubes. The longer barrels choked modified & full. 14 1/16" pull from gold plated single trigger to Pachmayr recoil pad. 1 1/2" - 1 1/2" drop. 1/2" cast off. Straight grained walnut stocks with Deeley-release semi-beavertail forend, classic point-pattern checkering, and pistol grip. Weight: 7lbs, 13 1/4oz with longer barrels. Blued receiver with maker's name and model inlaid in gold. Removable trigger group fires bottom barrel first. Built 1985. 99%+ blue. Tight, and with excellent bores. All in aluminum airline trunk case. .
Perazzi Trigger Group $795 Interchangeable trigger group for Perazzi shotgun. Single, non-selective, gold-plated trigger. Fires top barrel first. With leather pouch. .
Perugini & Visini Boxlock Double Rifle & 9.3x74R & 20ga, $18,975 Shotgun Set 3" Magnum 23 3/4" SxS dovetail-lump rifle barrels with ramp front sight, matted quarter rib, I standing gold-lined express sight engraved for 50 meters, hand- removable extractor and Kahles 1.1-4.5x20mm scope with fine pointed-post and crossbars reticle on quick-detachable claw mounts. 28" SxS monoblock shotgun barrels with flat matted rib, 3" chambers, choked modified & full. Fully figured walnut stock with lever-release splinter forend, steel capped pistol grip, beaded pancake cheekpiece, flat sidepanels, extended upper and lower tangs, beaded-edge triggerguard, classic point pattern checkering, no swivels and with smooth solid red recoil pad. Scalloped-edge, reinforced, casecolorhardened receiver with manual top tang safety, articulated front trigger, borderline engraving and with fine growling lion on underside by Claudio Tomasoni. Pull: 14 3/8". Drop: 1 3/8" - 2 1/4". No cast. Weight: 7lbs as a shotgun; 8lbs, 5oz as a plain rifle; 9lbs, 5oz as a scoped rifle. In makers leather-cornered canvas-covered hard case with canvas overcase. Built 1997 and with shotgun barrels added by the maker in 2001. 99%+blue. 90% casecolors. Tight, and with excellent bores. .
Piotti Piuma BSEE Boxlock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $8,975 27 1/2" SxS chopper-lump barrels with flat matted rib choked modified & improved modified. 14 15/16" pull from front trigger to leather-covered recoil pad. 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" drop. No cast. Fully figured European walnut stocks with Anson pushbutton-release beavertail forend, diamond cross-section straight English grip and fine classic point-pattern checkering. Scalloped, coin-finished action with automatic ejectors, manual top tang safety, and beaded-edge triggerguard, with fine English rose & scroll engraving by Granetti. Weight: 6lbs, 12oz. Built 1980. Tight. 99%blue. In leather-trimmed, canvas-covered motor case.
Piotti King #1 Sidelock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $17,975 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with flat hand-filed rib choked modified & full. 14" pull from stippled mechanical single non-selective trigger to red rubber recoil pad. 1 3/8" - 1 3/4" drop. 1/2" cast-off. Figured European walnut stocks with Anson-release beavertail forend, pistol grip, and fine borderless point-pattern checkering. Coin-finished action finely engraved with full coverage tight scroll and floral details by Granetti and with maker's name, crown on toplever, and S for the manual top tang safety inlaid in gold. Bushed firing pins and beaded-edge triggerguard. Weight: 7lbs, 15oz. Built 1984. Excellent condition. Ejectors in perfect time. In maker's leather trunk case with trade label. .
Flli Rizzini R3-E Boxlock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $24,795 29" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave rib, ported, and with a total of 9 Briley interchangeable choke tubes. 14 7/8" pull from front trigger to solid black Kick-Eez recoil pad. 1 1/4" - 1 7/8" drop. 3/8" cast off. Highly figured Circassian walnut stocks with Anson pushbutton-release splinter forend, pistol grip, flat sidepanels, classic comb, and no checkering. Scalloped, pinless, coin-finished boxlock action with intercepting sears, manual top tang safety and S inlaid in gold, and with fine English rose & scroll engraving by G. Contessa. Weight: 6lbs, 14 1/2oz. Built 2023. Little used. In maker's leather trunk case. .
Johann Springer's Hand-Detachable Sidelock 20ga, 2 3/4" $15,975 Erben, Vienna Ejector Two-Barrel Set Two pairs 27 1/2" O/U chopper-lump, matted vent-rib barrels of Bohler Antinit steel, engraved Zylinder Bohr choked improved modified & modified, and engraved Choke Bohr choked improved modified & full. 14" pull from right-canted, checkered, single-selective trigger to solid red rubber Old English recoil pad. 1 3/4" - 3 1/8" drop. 3/8" cast-off. Fully figured European walnut stock with one Deeley-release 3-piece field forend fitting both barrel sets interchangeably, long-tang horn-capped pistol grip, and classic point-pattern checkering. Full coverage English scroll-engraved, casehardened, hand-detachable, sidelock action with intercepting sears, double Purdey underbites, double Kersten locks, bushed firing pins with double retaining setscrews, barrel selector beside the trigger and with O and U inlaid in gold, automatic ejectors, and automatic top tang safety with S inlaid in gold. No swivels or cheekpiece. Weight: 7lbs, 2 3/4oz. Ordered in 1951 by Robert Lambert of Beverly Hills and Vienna Nitro Proved in 1952. 99% barrel blue. 75% casehardening colors. Tight and with excellent bores. Copy of page from maker's order book. In maker's oak & leather trunk case with brass corners, cleaning rod and maker's oil bottle. .
Ugartechea Model 110 Sidelock Ejector 20ga, 2 3/4" $3,250 28" SxS chopper-lump barrels with flat matted rib choked modified & full. 14 3/8" pull from articulated front trigger to checkered wood butt. 1 3/8" - 2 1/4" drop. 1/4" cast off at toe. Straight grained European walnut stock with Anson push-button release splinter forend, straight English grip, and classic point-pattern checkering. Rose & scroll engraved, casehardened, sidelock action with concealed third fastener, bushed firing pins and automatic top tang safety. Weight: 6lbs, 5oz. Built 1967. Tight, with excellent bores, ejectors in time, and retaining virtually all the original metal finishes. In leather-trimmed canvas-covered VC case (with Garbi trade label). .
Vouzelaud Model 5E Sidelock Ejector 12ga, 2 3/4" $2495. 30" SxS chopper-lump barrels with smooth concave rib choked skeet & improved cylinder. 14 1/2" pull from articulated front trigger to leather- covered recoil pad with leather-covered mounting screw plugs. 1 1/4" - 2" drop. 1/2" cast-off. Lightly figured, oil-finished European walnut stock with Anson-pushbutton-release splinter forend, straight English grip, fine classic point-pattern checkering, teardrops, and vacant silver initial oval. Border- engraved, coin-finished, bar-action sidelock action with intercepting sears, automatic ejectors, bushed firing pins with retaining setscrews, concealed third fastener, manual top tang safety, and finely executed mallard in flight engraved on the underside. Weight: 6lbs, 15oz. Belgian and French proofs. Sleeved. Ejectors in time. Tight and with excellent bores. In maker's leather trunk case with trade label and load card. .
Vouzelaud Matched Consecutive Pair 20ga, 2 3/4" $9,995 Model 315 ELS Boxlock Ejectors 27 1/2" SxS barrels with smooth concave rib and brass bead front sight choked improved cylinder & improved modified. 14 1/8"pull from front trigger to engraved skeleton buttplate---checkered within. 1 1/2" - 3" drop. 3/8" cast off. Figured walnut stock with Anson release beavertail forend (with gold inlaid initials OLP), round knob half pistol grip, sling swivels and classic point-pattern checkering. Scalloped, coin-finished action with concealed third fastener and automatic top tang safety, fine scroll and game scene engraved signed Petiot MOF and with deep chiseled oakleaves on fences and gold inlaid viscount's crest on triggerguard. All components numbered 1 and 2 in gold. St Etienne Triple Epreuve. Weight: 5lbs, 12 3/4oz, each. 99%+ barrel blue. A small patch of discoloration on left side of Gun #1 action. Built 1985. Tight, and with excellent bores. In maker's leather double trunk case.

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