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!
PERAZZI SCO GOLD SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH GRIFFIN ENGRAVING BY THE CELEBRATED BILL MAINS
23-2098
Cal. 12 Ga 2-3/4″
S# PU70521
The 33-1/2″ mono-bloc barrel fitted with choke tubes has very high matted ventilated rib. Mono-bloc is stamped with 1987 Italian nitro proofs. Relief carved scrolling acanthus is on breech end. Blued Perazzi singles action is marked “SCO” on left flat.
Action is engraved with full coverage, large open scrolling acanthus which surrounds relief gold inlays of griffins on sides which have leaves emanating from their mouths. Bottom of action depicts gold angels holding dead game while a rampant lion is on trigger guard bow. Semi-relief scroll is on top lever and safety button.
This well done work is by Bill Mains famous ex-Colt engraver who’s buffalo signature is gold inlaid on bottom of action and trigger plate. Extreme ambidextrous pistol grip stock is made of green wood laminate and measures 14-3/4″ over black “Kick-eez” pad. An adjustable comb has been fitted. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching target type forend has Anson type push button release.
MEASUREMENTS: LOP: 14-3/4″. WEIGHT: 9 lb. 7 oz.
STATUS: MODER
