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Lot 632: Engraved Gold Inlaid V. Giani Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Gian Marco Sabatti Signed V. Giani Safari Club International Special Africa Model Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 632: Engraved Gold Inlaid V. Giani Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Gian Marco Sabatti Signed V. Giani Safari Club International Special Africa Model Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000

Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Gian Marco Sabatti Signed V. Giani Safari Club International Special Africa Model Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 416 Rigby
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1447
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Ramped bead blade front sight with flip up hood, barrel gold inlaid with "V. Giani - Gardone V.T." between the sling swivel band and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear notch sight with gold inlaid sighting lines, ".416 RIGBY" in gold inlay on the raised quarter rib, and standard Italian commercial proofs. The receiver features textured panels of light engraving with the Giani crest on the right side of the rear bridge. The left receiver wall is inscribed "Special Africa Model" in fancy script. Fitted with matching engraved scope bases and rings (front ring numbered to the gun in gold inlay) and Steiner Nighthunter Extreme 1-5x24 red dot scope. Fancy scroll engraved bolt handle with matching textured shroud. The floorplate is fully engraved with fine, fancy scroll surrounding a gold inlaid African lion over a platinum inlaid African shield. The floorplate is inscribed and gold inlaid "SAFARI CLUB/INTERNATIONAL/SPECIAL EDITION/FOR THE/42th ANNUAL/HUNTERS CONVENTION". The floorplate is signed "GIAN MARCO SABATTI INC." for Italian Master Engraver Gian Marco Sabatti. Finely figured, multi-point checkered walnut pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, engraved grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and solid rubber recoil pad. With V. Giani soft case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 98% original blue finish remains with some light handling marks and some visible mild wear on the left side of the muzzle. The stock is also excellent with crisp checkering and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.



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