Blued steel barrels steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib, 1953 dated Italian proofs, import mark under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The coin finished sidelock action displays scroll and bouquet engraving and features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, and straight grip stock with checkered bare butt. Includes a canvas and leather takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.5mm (.728 inches) and measured .730/.729 inches; choke constriction .025/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.021 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Very fine overall as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few spots of tiny subsurface oxidation, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.