Manufactured in 1975 and built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib marked "PIOTTI BROS ITALY" ahead of a light spray of floral scroll, single band of engraving at the breech, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a coin finished sidelock action which displays attractive bouquet and scroll engraving extending to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The engraving is signed on the triggerplate to the right of the triggerguard "INC. GRANETTI". The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers (front is articulated), and automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and an Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with brass initial escutcheon and brown Decelerator recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .728/. inches; choke constriction .011/.017 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.020 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 9 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% plus professionally refinished blue finish on the barrels, 99% plus original coin finish with limited handling marks, a softened barrel marking, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with scattered dings and scratches, and slightly softened checkering. Mechanically excellent.