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Lot 1559: Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun

Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1559: Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Shotgun

Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000

Factory Engraved Vincenzo Bernadelli Sidelock Pigeon Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Bernardelli Vincenzo
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 27 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 961
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 457
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with a single red bead sight on the matted solid rib, import mark under forend, 1965 dated Italian proofs, chokes marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays light scroll engraving with maker's name on both lockplates and the underside and a gold inlaid pigeon on the toplever. The gun features double triggers, bushed firing pins, and a manual tang mounted safety. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock with ebony inlaid teardrop carved flats and a red rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.729 inches; choke constriction .022/.043 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.020 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish which has taken on a plum hue, 95% original case colors, light handling evidence, repaired left teardrop inlay, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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