Details of Lot 312
ALEX MARTIN
A PAIR OF ITALIAN 20-BORE "CONTINENTAL" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 7071/2

29-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, with interchangeable choke tubes, machined ventilated ribs, the breeches signed "Wifra Armi Italy", the scroll backed frames and gold numbered top levers with fine foliate scroll engraving surrounding detailed scenes of grouse in landscapes, signed by the engraver Bottige C Giovanelli, detachable trigger blocks, 14-inch highly figured stocks with straight hands, 6lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, in their leather covered lightweight case

The guns were built in 2000.

Sold for £7500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply