# 40953530
Factory Mauro Dassa Signed and Master Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Quattro Cannone (Four Barrel) Shotgun with Case
$ 69999.99
An extraordinary FAMARS four-barrel sub-gauge sporting gun, this bespoke Abbiatico & Salvinelli showcases the innovation, mechanical sophistication, and artistry that made FAMARS one of the most respected names in fine Italian gunmaking.
- Founded in 1967 by Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli as Fabbrica Armi di Mario Abbiatico e Remo Salvinelli, now widely known as FAMARS
- Represents the firm’s early reputation for technical innovation and exceptional aesthetics
- Outstanding four-barrel sub-gauge configuration—an unusual and highly collectible design
- A superb example of FAMARS quality, combining complex mechanics, refined engraving, and high-grade wood
- Built with a cluster of four blued steel barrels
- Single brass bead sight on a smooth concave solid rib
- Signed “Abbiatico & Salvinelli” on the upper left tube
- Single band of light engraving at the breech
- Italian proof marks dated 1989 with the “AU” date code
- Small engraved bouquet on the underside of the blued front lug
- 3 inch chambers
- Single extractor
- Highly advanced coin-finished action with a remarkable dual-function firing system:
- Operates as both a hammer-fired action and a hammerless action
- All four barrels are fired from one single trigger
- With the external hammers cocked, the single trigger fires the upper right barrel first, then the upper left barrel
- Two additional pulls of the trigger activate the internal hammers, firing the lower right and then the lower left barrel
- The upper barrels can also be skipped if there is not time to cock the hammers
- The lower two barrels can be fired first, with the hammers then cocked for follow-up shots
- Rebounding hammers for refined and safe hammer operation
- Right-hand rolled trigger guard
- Tang-mounted manual safety
- Extensive near full-coverage classic English-style bouquet and scroll engraving
- Engraving extends across the:
- Action
- Fences
- Hammers
- Toplever
- Trigger guard
- Both tangs
- Engraved by Italian Master Engraver Mauro Dassa
- Signed “M. Dassa” on the triggerplate to the right of the trigger guard
- Beautifully figured semi-beavertail forend
- Multi-point checkering for both visual refinement and grip
- Engraved coin-finished forend iron
- Anson button release
- Straight grip stock with a diamond-shaped hand
- Stock displays the same gorgeous figure as the forend
- Matching checkering at the wrist
- Teardrop-carved drop points
- Black rubber Pachmayr Presentation recoil pad
- Includes maker’s leather flat case
- Case contains:
- Proofing certificate
- Four nickel-plated snap caps
- Barrel and stock measurements, listed as UR/UL/LR/LL:
- Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech: .412/.412/.412/.411 inches
- Choke constriction: .004/.013/.014/.018 inches
- Drop at comb: 1 7/16 inches
- Drop at heel: 1 13/16 inches
- Length of pull: 14 7/16 inches
- Slight cast-off
- Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz.
- Collector appeal:
- Rare four-barrel sub-gauge configuration from one of Italy’s premier bespoke makers
- Mechanically sophisticated action capable of both hammer-fired and hammerless-style operation
- Master-engraved by Mauro Dassa, with signed engraving
- 1989 Italian proofs and maker’s case with proofing certificate support provenance
- A standout investment-grade piece for collectors of FAMARS, Abbiatico & Salvinelli, innovative sporting guns, and high-art Italian gunmaking
Condition
Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some dried grease at the edges on the action, a few minor patches of discoloration, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good. This is a rare chance to own an incredible small bore Italian four barrel shotgun!
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