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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1993. They appear to have been very little used
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A FINE PAIR OF 20-BORE (2¾IN) OVER-AND-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI, NO. 1RMADE FOR J. RIGBY & Co., NO. 18471/2
The Woodward-style action-bodies with 'pinless' lockplates, hold-open toplevers, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the triggerplates signed 'inc. Hassa 92', exceptionally-figured stocks with recoil-pads, the barrels with matt top-ribs
Weight 6lb. 6½oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 3½oz. (No. 2), 15in. pulls, 27in. barrels, both approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The Woodward-style action-bodies with 'pinless' lockplates, hold-open toplevers, articulated front triggers, rolled-edge triggerguards, best bouquet and scroll engraving, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the triggerplates signed 'inc. Hassa 92', exceptionally-figured stocks with recoil-pads, the barrels with matt top-ribs
Weight 6lb. 6½oz. (No.1) and 6lb. 3½oz. (No. 2), 15in. pulls, 27in. barrels, both 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.