^Lot 2167 BERETTA DIAMOND PIGEON 687 EELL O/U SHOTGUN

ENGRAVED BY C. GIOVANELLI WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 20 Ga. 3". S# N76939B. The 26-3/8" mono-block barrels with screw chokes are fitted with narrow ventilated rib. Beretta info including importer, gauge and warnings are on top barrel. Bottom of mono-block is stamped with 1995 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action of typical Beretta low profile design is fitted with ornamental sideplates and features, non-automatic safety and gold plated single selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut and shaded varying size scroll with floral accents. Bottom of action is engraved with maker's name, grade and "Diamond Pigeon". Side plates are engraved with some scroll surrounding game scenes; three pheasant are on left plate and three woodcock are on right. Engraver's signature is on trigger plate. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measure 14-3/8" over thin black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is one toeline. Matching one piece forend with schnabled tip has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-5/16". DAC: 1-1/2"+. CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original ABS case which contains bags for barrels and action, 2 snap caps and paperwork including instruction manual, case and choke info. Also included is a Briley marked plastic box containing 4 choke tubes and wrench, (2 tubes in gun for a total of 6). 1 page of consignor notes. CONDITION: very fine, retaining all factory finishes on wood and metal with a few very minor handling marks. There is some darkening of coin finish on bottom of action. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is good. (25-5195/MGM). MODERN. $4,000-6,000.