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with automatic ejectors, and interchangeable chokes finished sideplated action displays beautiful floral scroll
LOT 3570
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Beretta
Model 687 EELL Over/Under Shotgun
Three Barrel Set with Case - Serial no.
L59381B, 12 gauge, 29 1/2 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 2007. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with
single white bead sight on the matted vent
rib, standard Beretta markings, 3 inch chambers
(improved cylinder/modified installed). The coin
engraving with bouquets of flowers interspersed surrounding a trio of pheasant in an upland scene on the left plate and a
pair of woodcocks on the right plate. The triggerplate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” for the famous firm. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang mounted safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley style release and pistol grip stock with blank gold inscription oval and Old English recoil pad. This gun includes two extra barrel sets, one 30 inch 28 gauge set and one 29 1/2 inch 20 gauge set as well as six extra choke tubes all housed in an Americase takedown case. Barrel measurements for the 28
gauge set (U/O): 2 3/4 inch chambers; bore diameter nine inches from the breech .549/.549 inches; minimum wall thickness .048/.050 inches. Barrel measurements for the 20 gauge set (U/O): 3 inch chambers; bore diameter nine inches from the breech .629/.627 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 12 gauge set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proved at 18.3/18.4 mm (.724/.720 inches) and measured .723/.723 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.039 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue and 99% original coin finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is very good with scattered light scratches, a few dings near the toe, and crisp checkering. The case and extra barrels are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3571
Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved Beretta Model 687 EELL Over/Under Skeet Shotgun with Barrel Inserts and Case -
Serial no. F39290B, 12 gauge, 27 3/4 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1989. Blued Excelsior steel barrels with white
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front and steel mid-bead sights on the matted
vent rib, a band of light engraving at the front
and rear of the chamber, skeet/skeet chokes, and
2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The
coin finished sideplated action displays floral scroll
engraving surrounding mallards in a marsh on the
left, a woodcock on the underside, a grouse scene on the right, and gold inlaid “SKEET” on the triggerguard. The work is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli” on the triggerplate. The gun features a single gold trigger and tang
mounted manual safety/selector switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley style release and pistol grip stock
with blank gold inscription oval and rubber recoil pad. Included with the gun are three sets of full length Briley choke inserts, one of each in 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore. Also included are the
installation tools and an aluminum Americase that houses the whole set. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 14 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue and 99% original coin finish with light handling evidence. The wood is very good with scattered light dings and scratches and sharp checkering. The barrel inserts are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250