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ejectors, and standard Italian proof marks. The barrel also displays floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background at the breech. The coin finished action features beautifully executed floral scroll engraving surrounding three separate relief gold inlaid game scenes. The left side shows a pointer flushing two grouse in a field scene, the underside features a single pheasant in flight over an upland scene, and the right has four grouse in flight over a farm field. The gun is signed on the right hand side behind the game scene “P. BARBETTI” for Master Engraver Paolo Barbetti. The trigger guard, tangs, and release lever are all engraved to match.
Single trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch. Beautiful, highly figured fancy fluer-de-lis checkered
forend with matching engraved fittings and Deeley
latch release and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes an extra set of 34 inch barrels with adjustable, raised, matted vent
rib, 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors, engraving to match the action, and serial number “130740” just one digit off of the action. Barrel measurements for the extra barrel set (U/O): bore diameters measured 9 inches from the breech both proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and both measured at .741 inches; choke constriction .018/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.032 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the primary barrel: bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech proved at 18.7 mm (.736 inches) and measured at .744 inches; choke constriction .038 inches; minimum wall thickness .051 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; toe-out; weight 9 lbs 7 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as custom engraved and stocked, retaining 99% plus blue, gold, and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and a few minor marks in the wood. The extra barrel set is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000
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LOT 1406
Master Paolo Barbetti Signed, Game Scene Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Perazzi MX10 RS/
CO Unsingle Single Barrel Trap Shotgun Two Barrel Set - Serial no. 130739, 12 gauge, 35 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 2004. Blued steel barrel with dual bead sights on the
adjustable, raised, matte, vent rib, standard Perazzi U.S.A.
markings, 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic