Factory Diego Bonsi Signed and Master Engraved FAMARS Over/Under Shotgun with Case

A beautifully appointed FAMARS Excalibur BL from Italy, this finely built over/under shotgun offers strong collector appeal through its signed Master Engraver embellishment, documented proofing, maker’s leather case, and elegant high-grade wood. With Italian proof marks dated 2000 and engraving by Diego Bonsi, it is an attractive acquisition for collectors who value craftsmanship, provenance, and presentation.

• Built with blued steel barrels featuring:
  • Single nickel bead front sight
  • Hand-filed flat solid rib for a refined, traditional sighting plane
  • Vented side ribs
  • Italian proof marks dated 2000
  • “Famars -ITALY-” marked on the left side of the upper barrel
  • Import mark on the lower tube
  • Light engraving around the monoblock, the barrel joining section at the breech
• Chambering and barrel features:
  • 2 3/4 inch chambers
  • Automatic ejectors
  • Interchangeable choke system
  • Cylinder and modified chokes installed
  • Includes three extra chokes:
    • Two improved cylinder chokes
    • One improved modified choke
• Coin-finished triggerplate action with elegant engraving:
  • Attractive tight traditional scroll engraving
  • “FAMARS” marked on either side of the action
  • “EXCALIBUR BL” marked on the underside
  • Blank inscription oval on the trigger guard bow, offering personalization potential
• Signed engraving adds important collector value:
  • Engraving signed “D. BONSI” on the underside of the action to the right of the triggerplate
  • Signed by Italian Master Engraver Diego Bonsi, enhancing provenance, artistry, and desirability
• Controls and handling features:
  • Single trigger
  • Tang-mounted manual safety
• Stock and furniture:
  • Highly figured English-style forend with multi-point checkering
  • Coin-finished and engraved forend iron and release
  • Full pistol grip stock
  • Checkered butt
  • Slight cast-off for right-handed handling comfort
• Included accessories and documentation:
  • Maker’s leather flat case
  • Pair of snap caps
  • Extra springs
  • Three extra interchangeable chokes
  • Proof certificates
• Barrel and stock measurements, upper/lower:
  • Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech: both proofed and measured at 18.5 mm / .728 inches
  • Minimum wall thickness: .027 / .030 inches
  • Drop at comb: 1 7/16 inches
  • Drop at heel: 2 1/16 inches
  • Length of pull: 14 7/16 inches
  • Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz.

This FAMARS Excalibur BL combines Italian best-gun styling, signed master engraving, documented proof history, and a full set of desirable accessories, qualities that make it especially appealing as a refined sporting arm and collectible shotgun.