Details of Lot 316
ALEX MARTIN
A 20-BORE CONTINENTAL MODEL SINGLE TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR GUN, NO. 7032

30-inch monobloc barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, matted ventilated rib, mid extension, the frame, side plates and top lever with foliate scroll engraving surrounding scenes of woodcock, grouse and partridge amidst landscape scenes, signed by the engraver Bottega C Giovenelli Inc Dom Cortini, detachable trigger group, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip, 6lb. 9oz., Italian nitro proof, in its maker's lightweight leather case

The gun appears virtually unused.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
15 December 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply