*Beretta Silver Pigeon II 20/28 Gauge Shotgun Two Barrel Set
20/28 Gauge. 28" barrel length. SN: N54578B. 2.75" chamber length to 28 Gauge. 3" to 20 Gauge. Interchangeable chokes Modified over Cylinder to 28 gauge. Cylinder over Cylinder to 20 gauge. Blued finish with bright stainless frame and small parts, gold trigger, and deep relief engraving to the frame set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock with Schnabel forend. Double barrel over under boxlock ejector shotgun with a pair of barrels, each mounting a full length matted and vented barrel rib with single brass bead sights. Frame shows the maker and model marking P. BERETTA/SILVER PIGEON II below MADE IN ITALY to recess behind hingepin. Further marks to frame include PAENTED to trigger plate and {Beretta Logo} to the triggerguard. Both barrels are marked P. Beretta-Made in Italy and EXCELSIOR-HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYED STEEL. Right barrels marked Beretta U.S.A. Corp. Ackk. MD. Serial numbers match. The 28 Gauge barrel is marked with the number 1 at the rear of the rib while the 20 Gauge is marked 2, indicating they were paired at the factory. Engraved embellishments include deep relief engraved vignettes to both flanks of the frame surrounded by sunburst border scroll. Right vignette features a pair of pheasants, and the left two ducks rising. Tight spiral scroll covers the remainder of the frame with floral engraving on the hingepin and lever pivot points. Barrel fence is arcaded, and encloses tight floral engraving. Gold oval plate to toe is unsigned. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.