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Lot #3457

Lot 3456: Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars Venus Shotgun

Fantastic M. Ghidini Signed Master Engraved .410 Bore Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars Venus Grade Side Lock Ejector Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Case & Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Lot 3456: Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars Venus Shotgun

Fantastic M. Ghidini Signed Master Engraved .410 Bore Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars Venus Grade Side Lock Ejector Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Case & Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Fantastic M. Ghidini Signed Master Engraved .410 Bore Abbiatico & Salvinelli Famars Venus Grade Side Lock Ejector Hammerless Double Barrel Shotgun with Case & Accessories

Manufacturer: Famars A & S
Model: Venus
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 25 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: French grey/blue
Grip:
Stock: finely figured checkered
Item Views: 1086
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Brescia, Italy, Abbiatico & Salvinelli shotguns are some of the world's finest made and were available on a custom order basis only. The company (as Abbiatico & Salvinelli) ceased production in 2012. Blued chopper lump barrels signed on the left barrel "ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI" in gold, with a single steel bead sight on the slightly concave solid rib, 3 inch chambers, ejectors, choked modified/improved modified, and Italian nitro proofs dated 2006. The French gray side lock action with removable firing pin bushings features a very intricate, highly detailed bobwhite quail scene on the bottom of the receiver and beautiful high contrast floral scroll engraving covering the balance of the receiver, as well as 1 inch flourishes of scroll extending onto each barrel. The break lever, trigger guard, tangs and forearm hardware have the same fine floral scroll patterns. The engraving is signed "M. Ghidini" to the right of the trigger guard and each lock is gold inlaid with "ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI". Also features a single trigger, rolled trigger guard, and tang mounted manual safety. Mounted with an exceptionally finely figured straight grip walnut stock and Anson push button forearm, multi-point checkering with engraved inset fittings and teardrop flats, and checkered bare butt. Includes a factory hardcase with screwdriver, cased small parts (springs and firing pins), and documents including a copy of an email from the factory about the gun and certificate. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 15 1/8 inches; weight 5 pounds 11 ounces.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as masterfully embellished by Ghidini with 99% of the finishes remaining and a few scattered light handling marks. The finely figured stock has very minimal light handling and storage marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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