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Category - Shotguns - Italian Double - Rizzini Shotguns

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Shotguns - Italian Double
Rizzini Shotguns

Fratelli Rizzini Model 57 12 Bore Shotgun

Description:
For sale, on consignment, a superb example of a rare and collectible Fratelli Rizzini Model 57 – Lusso Grade 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun.

The Rizzini brothers began hand making fine guns on their own account in the early 1970s and currently produce about 10 guns to order per year.

The manufacturer has kindly confirmed this Model 57 or Lusso Grade shotgun was hand made in their Magno Val Trompia, Brescia, Italy workrooms and finished on 5 June 1974.

Lock

Nine pin Holland and Holland style, re-enforced sidelock ejector
Crisp single, non-selective trigger
Firm, right hand top lever
Manual safety to top tang
Exquisite bulino engraving by master engraver Gian Sabbati
Disc set strikers

Stock

Magnificent, well-figured European walnut stock with high gloss oil finish
Semi-pistol grip with tear drops, fine, classic point pattern and mulard edge chequering and vacant sterling silver pistol grip cap
Length of Pull is 39cm or 15 ½” to centre including ½” soft rubber recoil pad  
Well-figured European walnut beaver tail forend with beautifully engraved, firm Anson style push rod catch, forend iron and furniture

Barrels

Sound side by side 76cm or 30” “Special Bohler Blitz” chopper lump barrels
Tapered raised matt top rib with twin bead sights
Perfect mirror bright bores gauge .729” and .729” about 9” from the breech
Chambers are 70mm or 2 ¾”
Choked about M or ½ and IM or ¾
Strong, well timed ejectors

Gardone Proof House marks show the shotgun was CIP proven for 1,420 KG loads

This shotgun presents in excellent, gently used condition – with slight cosmetic storage and handling marks.  The barrels fit tightly on the standing breech.

The shotgun comes in its maker’s fitted leather case with snap caps and oil bottle.

Price plus transfers and shipping to your licenced firearm dealer.

International clients should note we are able to ship internationally – please contact us to discuss shipping options.
Inspection welcome by appointment though Andrew Hepner & Sons Fine Guns, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

 

Price: $65,000.00                     Buy Now

Manufacturer: Fratelli Rizzin
Model: 57
Serial Number: 1193
Barrel Length: 30
Bore Info: 12
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Chopper lump
Barrel Type: Side x Side
Action: Break
Triggers: Single Non-selective
Stock: Exhibition Walnut
Fore End: Beaver Tail
Butt Pad: Yes
LOP: 15 1/4
Rib: Tapered raised
Sights: Twin bead
Manufacture Date: 1974
Chokes: M or 1/2 & IM or 3/4
Engraving: Bulino
Case: Yes
Item Location: Australia
Proof:Nitro: Yes CIP