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Lot #1558

Lot 1557: Game Scene Engraved and Silver Inlaid Franchi AL-48 Shotgun

Game Scene Engraved and Silver Inlaid Franchi AL-48 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1557: Game Scene Engraved and Silver Inlaid Franchi AL-48 Shotgun

Game Scene Engraved and Silver Inlaid Franchi AL-48 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Game Scene Engraved and Silver Inlaid Franchi AL-48 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Manufacturer: Franchi L
Model: 48/AL
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1259
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 462
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Built with a blued steel barrel featuring an added PolyChoke rib and muzzle device, dual bead sights, standard markings, 1963 dated Italian proofs, and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The barrel is paired with a blued action which displays extensive deep cut floral scroll engraving over a matted background surrounding a total of six silver inlaid panel game scenes. The scenes consist of a single pheasant taking flight, a pair of pheasants standing, and another single pheasant taking flight from front to back on the left and a duck in flight, two ducks in flight, and another single duck in flight on the right side from front to back all rendered in fine detail. The scrollwork flows off of the action onto the triggerguard which has then been filled white creating a fine contrast. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and panel checkered forend and a pistol grip stock with wood grip cap, absent rear sling stud, two ducks carved in the right side, and a Pachmayr White-Line recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 13 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished, retaining 98% blue finish, 99% silver inlaid finish, slight plum hue on the receiver, minor handling evidence, some pressure marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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