Details of Lot 335
PERAZZI
A FINE PAIR OF 12-BORE GALEAZZI-ENGRAVED "MX8-SCO EXTRA GOLD" MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUNS, NOS. 137801/2

30-inch monobloc barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 3/8 and 5/8 choke borings respectively, machined ventilated ribs, the frames, side plates and gold numbered top levers with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of gold inlaid game within realistic landscapes, the No.1 gun inlaid with pheasant and duck, the No.2 gun inlaid with grouse, signed by the engraver L. Galeazzi, hand detachable trigger blocks with gold washed triggers and lockwork, pierced top levers, 14 3/4-inch highly figured stocks with pistol grips and recoil pads, 8lb., Italian nitro proof, in their maker's lightweight case with instruction booklets, etc
S2

The guns were built in 2007. The list price for this model today is in excess of £170,000.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
12 December 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply