Details of Lot 242
BERETTA
A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF 12-BORE SO6 EELL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. C16057B AND C16058B

32-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers about 3/4 choke borings, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, locks and gold numbered top levers with fine acanthus scroll engraving, in relief against a stippled ground, the lock plates each with a realistic game scene showing pheasants, ducks, grouse and geese in flight, the action bases with further scenes of pheasant and woodcock, trigger plates signed by the engraver Inc. Nassa, rolled edge trigger guards, selective single triggers, 15-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips, 8lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight leather case

The guns are of recent manufacture and appear very little used.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
14 December 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply