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FINE CASTORE HAMMER EJECTOR SELF COCKING GAME GUN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
FINE CASTORE HAMMER EJECTOR SELF COCKING GAME GUN

BY ARMI FAMARS (ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI) WITH SCROLL ENGRAVING BY R. VASCO. Cal. 12 Ga. 2 3/4". S# 31887 (1975). The 27 9/16" dovetailed browned bbls. are gold inlaid ARMI FAMARS on slightly raised narrow game rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with 1975 Italian nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers, serial number and "Famars AS" logo. Craftsmans' names Tony and Remo are on rear lump. Coin finished sidelock action has self cocking serpentine hammers with scrolled checkered spurs installed on tumbler ends. Action is very nicely filed with unique "Disco Volante" fences. Action features nonautomatic safety and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with an attractive mix of areas having small scroll, and other areas unadorned to show off the fine gunmaking. Lockplates are unengraved except for maker's name in gold, and are outlined with inlaid gold wire borders. An imperial crown is gold inlaid on top lever, and "Famars" is on bottom of action. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll and serial number is in gold on tang. Engraver's signature "R. Vasco Inc." is on trigger plate. Crotch figured and well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 5/8" over checkered wood butt. Very closely spaced borderless checkering is at grip. Stock also features well shaped drop points and dished cheek rest area. Matching splinter ejector forend with Anson release has gold "Famars" crest inlaid on uncheckered central diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS.: Bore Diameter: R: .726", L: .726". Restrictions: R: .020" (MOD), L: .037" (EXTRA FULL). Minimum Wall Thickness: R: .033", L: .031". STOCK: DAH: 1 7/8". DAC: 1 3/8+". CAST: neutral (face dished). LOP: 14 5/8". WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun comes with its original tan leather case lined in scarlet velvet. Famars logo is printed in lid. Bottom compartment is semi French fitted for bbl. and action and contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: very fine, close to "as new" with faint firing halos on breech face and only a few scattered handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows some marks and rubs. Interior cloth is fine. (22-1150/MGM). MODERN. $10,000-15,000.