Factory Galeazzi and Sabatti Signed and Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli .410 Bore Sidelock Over/Under Shotgun with Case

A superb collector-grade FAMARS bespoke shotgun, this 1983 Italian-proofed example showcases the artistry, hand craftsmanship, and master engraving that made Abbiatico & Salvinelli one of the world’s most respected makers of fine sporting arms.

• Maker and heritage:
  • Built by Fabbrica Armi di Mario Abbiatico e Remo Salvinelli, better known as FAMARS
  • FAMARS was founded in 1967 by Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli
  • The firm is internationally known for innovation and for producing some of the finest bespoke guns ever built
  • A highly desirable name for collectors of elite Italian sporting arms
• Barrels:
  • Blued steel bifurcated lump barrels, a refined traditional barrel-fitting system associated with high-grade gunmaking
  • Single nickel bead front sight
  • Matted flat ventilated rib for a clean sighting plane and reduced glare
  • Light line engraving at the breech
  • Gold-inlaid “ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI” signature on the left side of the upper tube
  • 1983-dated Italian proof marks on the barrel flats
  • 3-inch chambers
  • Individual extractors
• Action and engraving:
  • Barrels fitted to a brushed bright-finished, scaled Woodward-type sidelock action
  • Extensive near-full-coverage relief-carved Italian ornamental scroll engraving
  • Engraving is set over a matted background, creating dramatic depth and contrast
  • Three finely detailed game scenes enhance the gun’s collectible and artistic appeal:
    • Left side: pointer flushing a pair of grouse in a forested scene
    • Underside: single woodcock
    • Right side: flushed covey of quail with a farmhouse in the background
  • Markings on the left frame rail beneath the barrel wing are inlaid in fine gold
  • Gold-inlaid “7” under the top lever
• Master engraver signatures and provenance:
  • Triggerplate signed “ORNATO SABATTI G. INC” for Italian Master Engraver Gian Marco Sabatti
  • Right lockplate bears the signature of Master Engraver Angelo Galeazzi
  • Dual master-engraver attribution significantly enhances the gun’s desirability as a collectible work of Italian gunmaking art
• Controls and safety:
  • Single trigger
  • Tang-mounted manual safety
  • Gold-inlaid “S” safety indicator
• Stock and forend:
  • Beautifully figured wood
  • Multi-point checkered forend
  • Matching engraved forend iron
  • Gold-inlaid “ABBIATICO/&/SALVINELLI” on the forend iron
  • Sliding forend release integrated into a crest
  • Straight-grip stock
  • Diamond-shaped hand
  • Teardrop-carved drop points
  • Checkered bare butt
• Case and accessories:
  • Includes leather flat case
  • Canvas case cover included
  • Comes with a set of extra firing pins
• Barrel and stock measurements:
  • Bore diameter, proofed and measured 9 inches from the breech:
    • Right/Left: 10.3 mm / 10.3 mm
    • Equivalent: .406 inches
  • Choke constriction:
    • Right: .007 inches
    • Left: .010 inches
  • Drop at comb: 1 1/4 inches
  • Drop at heel: 2 5/16 inches
  • Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches
  • Weight: 5 lbs. 10 oz.
• Collector appeal:
  • Premium FAMARS bespoke construction from one of Italy’s most admired fine-gun makers
  • 1983 Italian proof date places it in a desirable era of hand-built European sporting arms
  • Master-engraved by Gian Marco Sabatti and Angelo Galeazzi
  • Rich gold inlays, signed elements, carved game scenes, and fitted case accessories make this a standout acquisition for the serious collector
  • Combines mechanical refinement, artistic engraving, and prestigious maker provenance in one highly elegant sporting gun