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Lot 501:Sabatti Signed Flli. Rizzini R1-E Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 501:Sabatti Signed Flli. Rizzini R1-E Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$45,000 - $70,000
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Stunning Factory Gian Marco Sabatti Signed and Bulino Game Scene Master Engraved Fratelli Rizzini R1-E Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case

Guns built by Fratelli Rizzini are a real rarity. Building only around 25 guns a year, this small Italian firm focuses on making some of the highest quality guns on the planet with every one being a piece of art, and this fantastic piece is no exception to that rule. The gun was built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth concave tapered solid rib which is signed with the hand cut signature "Flli. RIZZINI MAGNO VT" along with a small flourish of floral scroll at the base, 2004 dated Italian proof marks, import mark on right tube under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The brushed bright finished sidelock action with engraved Italian ornamental scrollwork with interspersed bouquets on the fences, toplever, trigger guard, and both tangs, the bottom of which also displays the gun's serial number in gold inlay. The scroll engraving surrounds a trio of beautifully cut and highly detailed bulino engraved game scenes. The scenes consist of a pair of grouse in flight with mountains in the background on the left lockplate, a pair of pheasant cocks flushing from cover on the underside, and another pair of grouse in flight on the right lockplate. The negative space has been shaded to give the engraving depth. This stunning engraving is signed on the triggerplate "GIAN MARCO SABATTI INC" by the Italian Master Engraver. The gun features double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety with a gold inlaid "S" indicator. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with matching engraved bright finished iron including the Anson button release. The straight hand stock is of the same exceptionally attractive quality and features the same multi-point flat-top checkering as well as a checkered bare butt. Included is a maker's leather flat case with canvas cover and a data sheet for this gun on the interior of the lid. The case contains a nickel oiler, nickel snap caps, and a compliment of cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at 18.4 mm (.724 inches); choke constriction .012/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.033 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and brushed bright finishes with minimal handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent. This is a great opportunity to own a gorgeous Italian masterwork without the wait!
Details
ManufacturerRizzini
ModelR-1E
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/brushed bright
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views248
Catalog page448
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