Blued steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted vent rib, "FLLI PIOTTI ITALY" marked on the left of the upper barrel, 1998 dated Italian proofs, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened hand detachable sidelock action displays beautiful deeply cut scrolling grape vine designs intertwining with one another, both bright polished and nitre blue pins in the locks, and gold inlaid "F.LLI PIOTTI" on the underside. The engraving continues onto the toplever, both tangs, and the trigger guard with the signature "GRANETTI" to the right of the trigger for Italian Master Engraver Oscar Granetti. The gun features a single trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch with gold inlaid "S". Highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with matching engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with leather wrapped recoil pad. Includes a leather bound takedown case, nickel oiler, cleaning tools, and two nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved and measured at 18.5mm (.728 inches); choke constriction .011/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 6 oz.