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High Grade Pair of Consecutively Serial Numbered and Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Over/Under Shotguns
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 LOT 3460
Matched
Giubileo 20 Gauge Over/Under Shotguns with Case -A) Beretta Giubileo Shotgun - Serial no. GIU847A, 20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2002. Blued, Excelsior
steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted vent
rib, standard markings on the top barrel, interchangeable
choke tube system (modified/full installed) and 76 mm (3
inch) chambers with ejectors. The barrels have a band of
engraving at either end of the chamber and a gold inlaid
“1” at the breech end of the vent rib. The action and false
sideplates display near full coverage masterfully executed
floral and scroll pattern engraving surrounding shields
on either sideplate and the underside reading “P. Beretta/
Giubileo”, giubileo being the Italian word for jubilee. The
signature “Bottega C. Giovanelli Inc. Rinaldini” is present
on the right hand side of the triggerplate showing Tiziana
Rinaldini’s affiliation with the famous engraving studio of
Cesare Giovaelli. The trigger guard and lower tang show
matching style engraving in a lighter application and a
gold inlaid “1” just behind the guard. Single trigger and
tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured,
multi-point checkered walnut forend with gold “PB” shield,
gold inlaid “Beretta/Gallery” on the release lever, and yet another gold inlaid “1” on the engraved forend shoe. The straight grip stock is of equal beauty with multi-point checkering and a well matched checkered wooden buttplate. Consecutively serialized to its matching mate which is the “B” gun of this lot. Includes a Beretta “Giubileo” takedown case that houses both guns and a choke removal tool. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O):
bores measured 9 inches from the breech marked 15.9 (.626 inches) and both
measured at .627 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches; 1 5/16
inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull;
cast-off; weight 6 lbs 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes,
minor handling evidence, scattered minor scratches in the wood, and
sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine with minor wear.
Mechanically excellent. B) Beretta Giubileo Shotgun - Serial no. GIU848A,
20 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. As “A” with
“2”s in place of the “1”s and signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli Inc. T. Rinaldini”. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bores measured 9 inches from the breech marked 15.9 (.626 inches) and both measured at .626/.627 inches;
minimum wall thickness .031/.028 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs 6 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, minor handling evidence, a few scattered tiny marks in the wood, and sharp checkering in the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000
 Pair of Consecutively Serialized Rinaldini Signed, Engraved Beretta Gallery
           




























































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