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Lot 596:Engraved Vincenzo Bernardelli Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 596:Engraved Vincenzo Bernardelli Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000
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Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernardelli Sidelock Pigeon Double Barrel Shotgun

Blued steel barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted solid rib, import mark under forend, 1965 dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays light scroll engraving with maker's name on both lockplates and the underside and a gold inlaid pigeon on the toplever. The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a manual tang mounted safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with ebony inlaid teardrop carved flats and a red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.729 inches; choke constriction .022/.043 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.020 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 98% original blue finish which has taken on a plum hue, 95% original case colors, light handling evidence, repaired teardrop inlays, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerBernardelli Vincenzo
ModelSxS
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel27 5/8 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1123
Catalog page431
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