Details of Lot 289
I. FABBRI
A FINE TOMASONI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. 3388

27 1/2-inch Boehler "Superblitz" steel barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, locks and top lever engraved with bold foliate scrollwork against a stippled matted ground, the locks incorporating raised bouquets and mythical creatures, the action base with angels, retaining virtually all of its original bright cyanide-hardened finish, the trigger plate signed, C. Tomasoni, lined cocking indicators, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 7lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof, canvas case

The gun was built in 1980 and appears relatively little used.
S2
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
11 December 2013
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply