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Lot 1569: SCI Domnico Massenza Engraved Beretta Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Domnico Massenza Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Beretta Sideplated Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case Built for the 1999 Safari Club International Convention

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1569: SCI Domnico Massenza Engraved Beretta Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Domnico Massenza Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Beretta Sideplated Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case Built for the 1999 Safari Club International Convention

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000
Price Realized:

Factory Domnico Massenza Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Beretta Sideplated Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun with Case Built for the 1999 Safari Club International Convention

Manufacturer: Beretta Pietro
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 636
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 392
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued Excelsior steel barrels with a single steel bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which has a flourish of scroll towards the breech, standard markings in addition to gold inlaid "Special model for 1999 Safari Club Convention" on the left barrel, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished sideplated boxlock action displays beautiful relief cut floral scroll engraving over a blackened background creating an eye popping contrast. The engraving continues to the toplever, both tangs, and the triggerguard which bears a gold inlaid Safari Club International "lion and shield" logo. The triggerplate is signed to the right of the trigger "D.MASSENZA" for Beretta Master Engraver Domnico Massenza. The gun features a single trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with matching engraved fittings, including the Anson button release, and straight grip stock with checkered walnut buttplate. Includes a leather cornered takedown case containing two snapcaps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5 mm (.728 inches) and measured at .729/.730 inches; choke constriction .023/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.031 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, some very scattered minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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