Single steel bead sight on the matted flat solid rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "I" at the breech, barrels marked "ACCIAIO.SIAU.UM6" and "FLLI.PIOTTI.GARDONE.VT.ITALIA/HAROLD.CHOE.LOS.ANGLES.CALIFORNIA" on the right and left respectively, single band of engraving at either breech, 1980 dated Italian proofs, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened hand detachable sidelock action displays near full coverage tight scroll engraving surrounding floral bouquets scattered throughout as well as gold inlaid "PIOTTI" on the left side. The engraving extends to the tangs, triggerguard, and toplever which shows a gold inlaid coronet. The triggerplate is signed "GRANETTI" to the right of the trigger for Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single trigger, rolled triggerguard, and a tang mounted manual safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with engraved casehardened grip cap and Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Includes an extra matching numbered set of 28 inch barrels marked "II" in gold with its own forend, 3 inch chambers, and interchangeable chokes (modified/improved modified installed). Also included are four extra chokes (improved cylinder, skeet I, light modified, and light full), two snap caps, and a leather bound takedown case with canvas cover that houses the entire set. Barrel measurements set II (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved 18.5/18.4mm (.728/.724 inches) and measured .733/.734 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inches. Barrel and stock measurements set I (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .729/.728 inches; choke constriction .026/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.034 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very fine with scattered tiny scratches, a few pressure marks, and sharp checkering. The case and extra barrel set are excellent. Mechanically excellent.