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Lot #1394

Lot 1393: Cased Sequential Set of Two Galeazzi Signed Master Engraved Smal

Cased Sequential Set of Two Galeazzi Signed Master Engraved Small Bore Perazzi Extra Grade Over and Under Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 1393: Cased Sequential Set of Two Galeazzi Signed Master Engraved Smal

Cased Sequential Set of Two Galeazzi Signed Master Engraved Small Bore Perazzi Extra Grade Over and Under Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $65,000 - $95,000

A) Perazzi Extra Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case, in 28 Gauge, Gold Numbered "3"

Manufacturer: Perazzi
Model: Extra Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/satin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 180
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

it has a single nickel bead sight, with light border engraving around the chamber area, "PERAZZI BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY" on the left side of the upper barrel and Italian proof marks concealed by the forearm. A gold-inlaid number "3" is present on the rear of the barrel rib, atop the break lever, and on the underside of the forearm. The underside of the frame is signed "Galeazzi", with a combination of fine leafy vines, floral scroll designs and game scenes covering virtually all of the frame and locks, a gold-inlaid "S" position for the selective safety, gold washed single trigger and "EXTRA" in gold on the underside. All of the scenes feature snipes and show a fantastic amount of detail with the lock scenes crossing over onto the frame, a snipe in flight through tree branches on the break lever and trigger guard, a pair of snipes coming in for a landing and a third sitting in a forest clearing on the left side, a similar scene on the right, and a downed snipe in the mouth of a retriever on the underside. It has an extra fancy checkered walnut stock with a beavertail forearm with engraved hardware, straight wrist and a sharply checkered naked butt. A brown leather bound Perazzi case fitted for both A and B, a stock adjustment driver and the original manual numbered to match the shotgun are included. Measurements: weight - 5 pounds 14.0 ounces, chokes - full over improved modified, chambers - 2 3/4 inches, drop at comb - 1 1/2 inches, drop at heel - 2 1/8 inches, length of pull - 14 3/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent plus with 99% plus blue finish showing some minor handling marks overall. The frame and locks are a fine satin gray color. The stock is excellent plus with sharp checkering and fine grain. The case is excellent with a few light handling marks. All of the engraving is very finely executed with fantastic detail.



B) Perazzi Extra Grade Double Barrel Shotgun in 410 Gauge, Gold Numbered "4"

Manufacturer: Perazzi
Model: Extra Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/satin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2951
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 180
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As A with "4" gold inlaid in place of "3" and a grouse theme to the decoration; a single sitting grouse on the break lever, five in flight over a field on the left, a lone grouse being pursued along the ground by a hunting dog on the right, three taking off from a field on the trigger guard, and a scene of a downed grouse held in a dog's mouth on the underside. In a case with A with stock tool and numbered manual. Measurements: weight - 5 pounds 12.8 ounces, chokes - extra full over full, chambers - 3 inches, drop at comb - 1 3/8 inches, drop at heel - 2 1/8 inches, length of pull - 14 3/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, a small amount of brown spotting is visible on the upper breech area of the barrel and frame with some minor handling marks overall. 98% plus blue finish is present on the barrels with a fine satin color on the other components. The stock is excellent with a few light dings and fantastic grain. The engraving is all very sharply executed. NOTE: If purchased along with the previous lot, the owner would have a four gauge set of Master Engraved Perazzi Extra Grade Over and Under Shotguns, gold numbered 1 through 4 with cases.



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