Details of Lot 297
P. BERETTA
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE SO6 EELL SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER GUNS, NOS. C15747B/48B

28-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke boring, chequered ventilated ribs, the frames, locks and top levers profusely engraved with foliate scrollwork against a matted ground, the action bases with scenes of game in flight, the lock plates with highly detailed scenes of game in flight against realistic backgrounds, the trigger plates signed G. Feraglio, retaining all of their bright cyanide hardened finish, rolled edged trigger guards, 14 1/2-inch highly figured exhibition quality stocks with pistol grips, 7lb. 12oz., nitro proof, in their maker's leather motor case

The guns are of relatively recent manufacture and appear virtually unused. The guns are engraved to perfection in the Bulino style by G. Feraglio, master engraver.

Sold for £33000
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