Ivo Fabbri began his career in firearms along side one of the most well-known names in the business, Daniele Perazzi. After they split, Perazzi went on to create arguably the world's finest sporting guns, and Fabbri perused his dream to build the finest guns in the world, with this trio of guns being the embodiment of that goal. Fabbri only builds some 30 guns a year, each is hand crafted from the ground up by some of Italy's finest craftsmen, making guns such as these not all that commonly available for public sale, especially as a factory consecutive set of three. Each gun is built with blued barrels with a single nickel bead sight on the file cut matted vent rib which is marked with a gold inlaid "1", "2", or "3" for guns "A", "B", and "C" respectively, "IVO FABBRI - BRESCIA-" marked on the left of the upper barrel and "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL" on the right, a band of engraving at the breech, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and 1987 dated Italian proofs. The magnificent brush bright finished sidelock actions display absolutely fantastic fantasy engraving which brings to mind many classic works of art from Europe's renaissance. The design consists of beautifully executed floral scroll engraving erupting from the mouth of a reposed griffin on either lockplate with the negative space finely etched creating a rich depth of field and continuing onto the underside which bears the markings "IVO FABBRI/BRESCIA, ITALY" over a Maltese cross in a shield along with a pair of bare breasted fairies emerging from either side of a bouquet in front of the triggerguard. The pieces are signed "inc. Tomasoni. C." on the triggerplates for renowned Italian Master Engraver Claudio Tomasoni. While this set of three was masterfully engraved by Tomasoni, this engraving theme has been used by various Italian engravers and makers, with one very similar interpretation of the theme being pictured on page 545 of "Fucili D'Autore" by Nobli. The guns feature single non-selective triggers and a tang mounted manual safety switches. Each gun has a beautiful, highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with bright finished and engraved fittings including the push button release which is marked with a gold "1", "2", or "3" and a straight grip stock with gold inscription oval marked "RWB" and checkered bare butt. Included is an oak & leather trunk style takedown case with canvas cover that houses the entire set. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .726/.727 inches; choke constriction .005/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches; 1 3/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and bright finishes with limited handling evidence, crisp engraving on the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .726/.727 inches; choke constriction .005/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031 inches; 1 3/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and bright finishes with crisp checkering, minimal handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proved at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .727/.727 inches; choke constriction .012/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.030 inches; 1 3/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish, 99% original bright finish, slight rub at the 7 o'clock position of the lower muzzle, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. This is a chance to own a factory trio from one of the world's best makers of fine arms, do not let this chance pass you by!