Built with blued steel barrels with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "R. M. YATES" in gold, import marked under the forend, a band of engraving at the breech, standard markings, 1980 dated Italian proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened scalloped boxlock action which displays highly attractive tight floral scroll with interspersed bouquets that extend to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard. The engraving is signed on the right side of the triggerplate "GRANETTI" for the Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. The gun features double triggers, a right hand rolled triggerguard, and manual tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, Anson button release, and a gold Piotti emblem inlaid into the underside as well as a straight grip stock with a leather covered recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore measured nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 14.0mm (.551 inches); choke constriction .004/.016 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, and light handling evidence. There is a tiny crack at the left of the stock head; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few light dings and scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.