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Beautiful Piotti King 2 Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10,000.00 USD
Beautiful Piotti King 2 Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun
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Beautiful Piotti King 2 Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun, #7615. 28 ga. 26" solid rib barrels have a level file-cut rib, 2-3/4" chambers, and are choked Mod./Full. H&H pattern sidelock action features lockup via two underlugs, a single non-selective trigger, non-automatic safety and auto ejectors. Receiver is left in the white and features very fine full coverage engraving on the bottom, operating lever, trigger guard and tangs, with scroll engraving and small floral bouquets. Sidelocks are engraved with game scenes: three gold-inlaid snipe on the left and four gold-inlaid grouse on the right; with a non-inlaid rising grouse on the bottom. The "Piotti" name is also gold inlaid, as is the gold crest in the forearm. Bottom of barrel is marked "W.L. Moore, Westlake, CA 'Mod King 2'".  Action is signed near the trigger by master engraver "Bollega dell'Artigiano". The semi-beavertail forend and straight-grip buttstock are of satin-finished Exhibition Grade European walnut, and feature a push-button forend release, full coverage checkering at 24 LPI, and a checkered butt. Dimensions are 14-3/8"x1-1/2"x2-1/4". Gun is contained in a Piotti-marked oak and leather hard case by Nirroli, and includes accessories, plus a heavy canvas outer case to protect the leather. Mfg'd 1981 and sold through William Larkin Moore. Condition is as new, showing almost no use and consistent good care. Action locks very tight and functions correctly; bores are mirror bright. Est.: $20,000-$25,000. (Modern)(Denny Hayden collection)