Details of Lot 253
P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE SO5 MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR TRAP GUN, NO. C11562B

29 1/2-inch barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 3/4 and full choke borings, file-cut ventilated rib, Kersten bolt extension, the frame, locks and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of game in flight, the trigger plate signed by the engraver "D. Massenza", non-automatic safety catch, rolled edge trigger guard, 15-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, cast-on for the left shoulder, the pistol grip cap incorporating the Olympic rings, 8lb. 7oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's case
S2

The proof marks date the gun to 1988.

Sold for £4000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
26 April 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply