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LUIGI FRANCHI BOSS TYPE BEST QUALITY O/U SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 14,000.00 USD
LUIGI FRANCHI BOSS TYPE BEST QUALITY O/U SHOTGUN.
Cal. 12 Ga., 2-3/4". S# 2006. Bbls. 26-3/4" with hand matted solid rib. Right side of bbl. is marked "S.A. Luigi Franchi Brescia". Boss style sidelock action has full coverage of finely executed rose and scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron. Double triggers and ejectors. Trim field style forearm with Anson opener and capped pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut with left hand cheek piece with tear drop points. LOP: 13-5/8" over original buttplate. DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-3/4". Bore diameter: U .722", O .722". Choke constriction: U opens to diameter .731" at muzzle, O cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: U .036", O .030". WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 2 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather luggage case with maker's label. Case has faded cloth interior showing considerable wear. Bbls. have 1940 date. CONDITION: very fine. Bbls. retain over 97% reblacked finish. Action has very good coin finish. Trigger guard, forearm tip and top lever have good reblued finish. Wood has a very good refinish. Checkering shows light wear. Action is tight and on face, top lever sits nicely right of center. Very good bright bore. (23-672/DS). CURIO. $9,000-14,000.