Details of Lot 257
P. BERETTA
A FINE 20-BORE SO9 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR OVER AND UNDER GUN, NO. AAA211B

29 1/2-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, machined ventilated rib, the frame, pinless locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving surrounding highly detailed scenes of game birds in flight, the right lock engraved with duck, the left lock engraved with grouse, the action base with woodcock, the trigger plate signed "M. Candito", single trigger and rolled edge trigger guard, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 8oz., Italian nitro proof
S2

The proof code dates the gun to 1996.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 May 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply