Guns International #: 102965738
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Guns International #: 102965738
Category - Shotguns - Skeet
- Shotguns - Italian Double
I.A.B. (Industria Armi Bresciane), Premier "Connoisseur Skeet", 12 Gauge
Description: Make: I.A.B. Model: Premier “Connoisseur Skeet” Caliber: 12ga Type: O/U Serial Number: 12054 DOM: 1976 This gun was manufactured by Industria Armi Bresciane in Italy. The barrel is stamped "I.A.B. S.P.A. Marcheno V.T. Made in Italy". The other side is Nickel-Chrome Steel Nitro-Proved. The top barrel is stamped "Skeet" with the bottom stamped "Skeet". This gun features a receiver beautiful engraving, checkered forend and stock, gorgeous wood. Excellent condition and a great shooting Italian gun. "The appearance of the IAB Premier Skeet shotgun is impressive; oiled finish walnut of the best grade, well-executed hand checkering, fine engraving on the receiver, and a high polish and blue on the rest of the metalwork allied with the exact fit on the parts is indicative of the care this company lavish on their products. ….. Patterning is extremely consistent at Skeet ranges, and there can be no doubt that this gun has earned its place in the competitive world." (Special Ops Magazine) My guns have been professionally appraised. Shotgun World Post: Industria Armi Bresciane, S.p.A. (IAB) is currently alive and well but, no longer producing shotguns. During the 1980's, the firm produced their medal winning competition shotguns alongside replicas of the Sharps rifle. In the late 1980's or early 90's, they discontinued production of the shotguns and expanded output of the rifles. In addition to Len Puccinelli, I believe that William Larkin Moore and Thad Scott were heavily involved with IAB shotguns. Puccinelli seemed to concentrate on the high end C-300, Premier 80 and Premier Los Angeles models. The 1977 price for an IAB Premier Pigeon grade was US$2680.- F.O.B Marcheno, Italy. By contrast, a new Ljutic Mono Gun or Perazzi MX-8 each sold then for $1,995.-. Today, it seems to be a rarity when an IAB is offered for sale. Special Ops Magaizine Article: ://special-ops/iab-premier-skeet-a-high-class-shotgun-from-italy/ IAB Premier Skeet shotgun is a high-class shotgun manufactured in Italy by the IAB company. It is one of the younger Italian gun-making concerns which have begun to prosper in northern Italy. There is a long tradition of fine metal-working and gun making in this region and small companies have realized that they can aim for specialist areas of the market with high-class products and succeed where the big companies cannot compete. IAB makes guns for specialist markets and people looking for high-quality firearms, and the IAB Skeet Guns have won many international prizes. The Steel and wood on the weapon are first-rate, with oiled, highly-polished walnut stocks, receivers usually engraved with custom artwork, and polished blued barrels. The appearance of the IAB Premier Skeet shotgun is impressive; oiled finish walnut of the best grade, well-executed hand checkering, fine engraving on the receiver, and a high polish and blue on the rest of the metalwork allied with the exact fit on the parts is indicative of the care this company lavish on their products. ….. Patterning is extremely consistent at Skeet ranges, and there can be no doubt that this gun has earned its place in the competitive world. Price: $900.00 Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: I.A.B. (Industria Armi Bresciane) Model: Premier "Connoisseur Skeet Serial Number: 12054 Barrel Length: 28 Ejectors: Ejector Condition: Excellent Barrel Type: O/U Triggers: Single Fore End: Checkered Butt Pad: Yes Rib: Vented Manufacture Date: 1976 Chokes: IM Engraving: Highly Engraved Proof:Nitro: Nitro Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102965738
Guns International #: 102965738