Details of Lot 159
ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI
A 12-BORE "FAMARS ML" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. S0055

29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 3/4 and full choke borings, solid file cut rib, the frame, lock plates and top lever engraved with fine scrollwork surrounding highly detailed scenes of game against landscapes, the left lock with woodcock, the right with grouse, the action base with pheassant, the trigger plate signed by the engraver, D. Bonsi, rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 4oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case with certificates, etc

The gun was completed in 2001 and appears relatively little used.

Sold for £7000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
22 August 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply