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A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI, NO. 993/4
Each gun with two sets of interchangeable barrels
The non-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the lockplates extensively-engraved with fine game-scenes of mallard, pintail and grouse in their naturalistic habitats, the undersides of the action-bodies engraved with vignettes of gun-dogs and game, the whole surrounded by best foliate-scrollwork, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the engraving signed 'Inc Hassa', boldly-figured stocks, all four pairs of chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs
14¼in. stocks
Gun No. 1, barrels No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 1, barrels No. 2:-
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 2, barrels No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 2, barrels No. 2:-
Weight 6lb. 14½oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. 3/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Each gun with two sets of interchangeable barrels
The non-selective single-triggers with rolled-edge triggerguards, the lockplates extensively-engraved with fine game-scenes of mallard, pintail and grouse in their naturalistic habitats, the undersides of the action-bodies engraved with vignettes of gun-dogs and game, the whole surrounded by best foliate-scrollwork, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, the engraving signed 'Inc Hassa', boldly-figured stocks, all four pairs of chopper-lump barrels with game-ribs
14¼in. stocks
Gun No. 1, barrels No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 1, barrels No. 2:-
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¼ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 2, barrels No. 1:-
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
Gun No. 2, barrels No. 2:-
Weight 6lb. 14½oz., 28in. barrels, both approx. 3/8 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.