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A FINE GAME-ENGRAVED 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'VENUS' SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI, NO. 984
The non-selective single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, Holland & Holland system self-opening action, pierced and engraved toplever, the underside of the action-body and the pinless lockplates engraved with fine game-scenes of pheasant, woodcock and partridge in their naturalistic habitats, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the trigger-strap signed 'Venzi', highly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and self-opening compressor
Weight 6lb. 6½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The non-selective single-trigger with rolled-edge triggerguard, Holland & Holland system self-opening action, pierced and engraved toplever, the underside of the action-body and the pinless lockplates engraved with fine game-scenes of pheasant, woodcock and partridge in their naturalistic habitats, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the trigger-strap signed 'Venzi', highly-figured stock, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and self-opening compressor
Weight 6lb. 6½oz., 14 1/8in. stock, 27in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.