Lucchini Sidelock 28″-410 Gauge Shotgun

Offered here is modern Italian craftsmanship at it finest! Single bead sight on a matte solid rib, ejectors, 3 inch chambers and full/full chokes. An engraved band of floral blossoms appears on the barrels at the breech. The action, upper tang and extended lower trigger guard feature magnificent relief engraved scrollwork on matte background. Highly detailed and impressive Bulino engraved game bird scenes featuring a covey of bobwhite quail with a cabin scene background on the right lock plate, three teal in flooded timber on the left, ruffed grouse flying through the Northern woods on the underside of the action, as well as a single bobwhite quail on the break lever and a single ruffed grouse on the trigger guard. Each pinless lock plate is signed “Inc. GFP” as well as “MAASS” within the game scenes. Gianfranco Pedersoli’s signature is also near the trigger: “INCISORE/GF PEDERSOLI.” The engraved forearm hardware is signed “S Lucchini/ITALY.” Italian proofs are present. The action has removable firing pin disks, a single trigger and manual tang safety with gold inlaid “S.” The highly figured forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats have fine multi-point checkering. The fine checkering extends to the bare butt. Stock measurements: drop at comb 1 1/8 inches, drop at heel 2 7/8 inches, length of pull 14 1/2 inches, weight 5 lbs. 10 oz.
Condition
Near new showing a couple mild handling marks on the stock. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional example of Italian art and craftsmanship for your growing shotgun collection that transcends the firearm collector fraternity! Provenance: Robert E. Petersen Collection

Weight: 5lbs 10.7oz, LOP:  14-5/8″, DAC: 1-1/2″, DAH: 2.0″