Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1993. This gun is in very good condition and appears to have had little use.
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A FINE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED 20-BORE (2¾IN) 'COUNTRY MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN BY L. BOSIS, NO. 073
The action-body and furniture finely engraved with bold foliate-scrollwork and images of a nude Diana, goddess of hunting, together with reclining nude huntresses and assorted animals and birds in a woodland setting, the engraving signed 'A. Galeazzi', articulated front trigger, manual safety, boldly figured stock, the forend with makers crest inlaid in gold, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and makers name in gold lettering on left barrel
Weight 5lb. 9oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 27 5/8in. barrels, approx. ½ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather case
The action-body and furniture finely engraved with bold foliate-scrollwork and images of a nude Diana, goddess of hunting, together with reclining nude huntresses and assorted animals and birds in a woodland setting, the engraving signed 'A. Galeazzi', articulated front trigger, manual safety, boldly figured stock, the forend with makers crest inlaid in gold, the chopper-lump barrels with game-rib and makers name in gold lettering on left barrel
Weight 5lb. 9oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 27 5/8in. barrels, approx. ½ & 7/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
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.