Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
A VERY INTERESTING BOSS O/U COPY BY LUIGI FRANCHI FINISHED IN BEST QUALITY WITH MAKER’S CASE
22-1181
Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4″
S# 1007
Bbls. 28″ fitted w/ slightly raised solid rib w/ brass front bead & hand engraved “COSTRUITO PER G. TONOLINI BRESCIA” on left & “S.A. LUIGI FRANCHI- BRESCIA” on right. Bbl. flat is polished w/ S#, proof marks, “1940” (DOM) & bottom tube engraved “ACCIAIO POLDI ANTICORRO”. Bbl. lumps engraved in floral scroll. Boss style forend checkered in point pattern w/ full coverage engraved blued irons & has Anson type push button release. Boss copy full sidelock action is beautifully engraved in full coverage robust rose & minute scroll pattern on nearly all surfaces. Bottom of action engraved in banner “S.A. L. FRANCHI BRESCIA” & sm. scroll w/ extremely finely detailed flowers bursting off trigger plate. Frame flats w/ S# on left & number “6” on right & proof marks on interior w/ sm. import mark on left. Beaded bbl. bolsters & top of action fully scroll engraved.
Blued top lever & top tang are nicely scroll & floral engraved w/ “SIGURA” in front of blued & scroll engraved safety. Gun made w/ checkered dbl. triggers (front trigger articulated), automatic ejectors, non auto safety, blued trigger guard w/ near full coverage well executed floral & scroll w/ long tang to pistol grip. Lightly figured European walnut buttstock w/ carved tear drops behind locks is checkered in point pattern through the wrist has checkered horn grip cap, sm. silver oval near toe & terminates w/ a fully checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2″. DAH: 2 3/16″. LOP: 14 5/8″. Top: Bore diameter: .728. Restriction: .050 (extra full). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Bottom: Bore diameter: .729. Restriction: .034 (Imp Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .024. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original maker’s case w/ 2 Franchi pamphlets w/ keys enclosed. Case is dark brown full leather w/ red velvet interior & has maker’s trade label on top & brass fixtures.
STATUS: CURIO
