*Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli "Holland V.B. Inciso" 12 Gauge SxS Shotguns
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$10,000 -
$15,000
Item was unsold
Lot Description
*Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli "Holland V.B. Inciso" 12 Gauge SxS Shotguns
Pair of Vincenzo Bernardelli "Holland V.B. Inciso" 12 gauge side by side shotguns including:
1.) 12 gauge. 27.5" barrels. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. 3" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 1059. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip and splinter forearm, with horn teardrop inlays to both side panels. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, Anson forend release, and a solid orange rubber recoil pad. Forearm is fitted with a brass shield shaped escutcheon. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked ACCIAIO - SPECIALE - EXTRA to top of right barrel, V. BERNARDELLI - GARDONE - V.T. to top of left barrel, and MADE - IN - ITALY to side of left barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code XIX (1971).
2.) 12 gauge. 28" barrels. 14.5" length of pull. 1.25" drop to comb. 1.625" drop to heel. 2.75" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 3490. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip, butt, and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, and an Anson forend release. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked in script Made in Italy to right barrel, and V. Bernardelli s.p.a. Gardone V.T. to left side barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code AM (1997).
Included with items is an aftermarket Americase with green felt interior.
Items were manufactured in 1971 and 1997 respectively, according to Italian date codes marked on bottoms of barrels. Item 1 (manufactured in 1971) has same grade of engravings, but is of better quality finish than Item 2 (Manufactured 1997).
1.) 12 gauge. 27.5" barrels. 14.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.25" drop to heel. 3" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 1059. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip and splinter forearm, with horn teardrop inlays to both side panels. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, Anson forend release, and a solid orange rubber recoil pad. Forearm is fitted with a brass shield shaped escutcheon. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked ACCIAIO - SPECIALE - EXTRA to top of right barrel, V. BERNARDELLI - GARDONE - V.T. to top of left barrel, and MADE - IN - ITALY to side of left barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code XIX (1971).
2.) 12 gauge. 28" barrels. 14.5" length of pull. 1.25" drop to comb. 1.625" drop to heel. 2.75" chambers. Full and improved modified chokes. SN: 3490. Blued metal finish to barrel and parts, with coin silver finish to frame. Two piece figured walnut stock has four-point checkering to straight grip, butt, and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, auto ejectors, 8-pin Purdey sidelocks with cocking indicators, and an Anson forend release. Engravings include tight scroll surrounding floral and ribbon bouquets, rosette screws, and fish fin borders overall to frame and parts. Markings include arched V. BERNARDELLI GARDONE V.T. to bottom of frame. Barrels are marked in script Made in Italy to right barrel, and V. Bernardelli s.p.a. Gardone V.T. to left side barrel. Water tables are marked with serial number and Italian proofs, barrel flats are also marked with serial number, Italian proofs, and date code AM (1997).
Included with items is an aftermarket Americase with green felt interior.
Items were manufactured in 1971 and 1997 respectively, according to Italian date codes marked on bottoms of barrels. Item 1 (manufactured in 1971) has same grade of engravings, but is of better quality finish than Item 2 (Manufactured 1997).
Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA
Condition Report
1.) Very good. Bores are bright. Finish is strong, with some scattered light scratches, faint thinning around manufacturer marks on barrel, and light loss to bottom of barrel from removing and reattaching forearm.
2.) Very good. Bores are bright. Finish is strong, with some light scratches. Markings appear very slightly weak on barrel, possibly from light polishing or refurbish. Wood stock is in good condition.
2.) Very good. Bores are bright. Finish is strong, with some light scratches. Markings appear very slightly weak on barrel, possibly from light polishing or refurbish. Wood stock is in good condition.
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