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Lot 481: Laboratories Armi Desenzani Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Laboratories Armi Desenzani Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 481: Laboratories Armi Desenzani Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Laboratories Armi Desenzani Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000

Factory Engraved Laboratories Armi Desenzani Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Desenzani Laboratories Armi
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/brushed bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 413
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 378
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with signs of use and minor streaking.
Description:

Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted flat solid rib, "ACCIAIO POLDI ANTICORRO" marked on either tube, light engraving at the breech, 1940 dated Italian proof marks, import mark under forend, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the brushed bright finished H&H type sidelock action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving, also H&H type pattern, surrounding "LABORATORIO/ARMI DILUSSO/E. DESENZANI/BRESCIA" on the underside. The gun features bushed firing pins, double triggers (front articulated), clipped fences, hidden third fastener, and a tang mounted manual safety with gold inlaid "S" indicator. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron and a straight grip stock with blank gold inscription oval and an orange rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 18.4mm (.724 inches) and measured .737/.732 inches; choke constriction .044/.043 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.021 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with patches of loss on the barrels, some areas of discoloration on the action, minor scattered spotting, a few light scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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