Lot 1507: Giovanelli Engraved Caesar Gurerini 20 Gauge Maxum Shotgun

Single brass bead front sight on the flat, matted solid rib, standard barrel markings, 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable choke tubes (modified/improved modified installed). The coin finished sideplated action displays beautiful floral scroll engraving with "CAESAR/GUERINI" on either side and "MAXUM" on the underside. The signature "Bottega C. Giovanelli" is marked on the trigger plate. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with push button release and engraved shoe and round knob pistol grip stock with ventilated rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory hard plastic takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter 9 inches from the breech both proved at 15.9 mm (.626 inches) and measured at .625/.626 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.034 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 15 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 10 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence. There is a singular pressure dent on the left side of the stock, otherwise, the wood is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.