# 4097395
Factory Consoli Signed and Engraved Beretta 20 Gauge Model AS-20 EELL Over/Under Shotgun
$ 8499.99
A refined 1958 Italian-proofed over/under shotgun with signed CONSOLI engraving, elegant coin-finished scalloped action, and beautifully figured wood, an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of finely made Italian sporting arms.
- Built with blued Superior Type chromoly steel barrels, offering a classic high-quality barrel construction
- Barrel features include:
- Red front sight
- Flat, matted solid rib for a clean sighting plane
- 1958-dated Italian proof marks, adding vintage and collector interest
- Standard markings
- Light engraving at the breech
- 2 3/4-inch chambers
- Ejectors for automatic shell extraction after firing
- Coin-finished scalloped action with attractive engraving:
- Near full-coverage broad leafy scroll engraving
- Dot-background engraving pattern around the factory markings on the underside
- Engraving signed “CONSOLI” on the triggerplate to the right of the trigger guard, an important collector detail
- Mechanical and handling features:
- Gas-checked firing pins
- Double triggers
- Tang-mounted automatic safety
- Stock and furniture:
- Beautifully figured forend with multi-point checkering
- Engraved blued forend iron and release
- Pistol grip stock
- Horn grip cap
- Blank gold inscription oval, ideal for personalization while preserving a classic presentation
- Checkered butt
- Includes a later takedown case for storage and transport
- Barrel and stock measurements, U/O:
- Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech
- Proofed at 15.9 / 15.8 mm, or .626 / .622 inches
- Actual bore measurements: .628 / .624 inches
- Choke constriction: .011 / .017 inches
- Minimum wall thickness: .029 / .028 inches
- Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches
- Drop at heel: 2 1/2 inches
- Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches
- Weight: 5 lbs. 3 oz.
- Collector highlights:
- Desirable 1958 Italian proof date
- Signed CONSOLI engraving enhances provenance and artistry
- Coin-finished scalloped action with near full-coverage scrollwork
- Elegant vintage sporting configuration with double triggers and automatic safety
- Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered wood with horn and gold accents
- Lightweight 5 lb. 3 oz. build, adding appeal as both a refined field gun and collectible piece
Condition
Very fine, retaining 97% original blue and 95% original coin finishes, a few scratches on the barrels, light handling evidence, and some dried grease on the action. There are a few cracks at the stock head; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few light marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
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