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Lot #1493
Lot #1495

Lot 1494: Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1494: Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Antonio Zoli Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Manufacturer: Zoli Antonio
Model: Sidelock
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 31 7/8 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 476
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 442
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minor signs of use.
Description:

Built with blued steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the hand filed and stepped vent rib, factory markings on both tubes, single band of engraving at the breech, 1962 dated Italian proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finished sidelock action which displays full coverage ornamental scroll and floral engraving often found on Italian guns, surrounding "ANTONIO ZOLI/GARDONE VT/BRESCIA" in a banner on the underside. The gun features bushed gas checked firing pins, cocking indicators on the lockplates, a single selective trigger, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a handsomely figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved forend iron and a round knob pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with factory buttplate. Included is a leather takedown case containing cleaning tools with Atkin, Grant & Lang Ltd. trade label. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .729/.729 inches; choke constriction .025/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.025 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, some scattered minor spotting on the barrels, minor handling evidence, a scratch on the bottom of the forend by the iron, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.



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