barrel length 71,5 cm (28,25"), stock length 38,5 cm (15,125"), overall length 117 cm (46"), choke cylinder & 1/2 (cyl & M), weight 3,6 kg, year of manufacture 1961, british proof, condition 2-3
ventilated engine-turned rib, Demibloc barrels on top marked "J. Purdey & Sons. Audley House. South Audley Street, London, England" and bottom inscribed "Eseguito Espressamente L'armeria Vignali - Parma", ejectors after Lawrence with titanium-nitrated leaf springs, light-coloured base, side bolted action type Woodward, upper lever openworked like a kite, back-action sidelocks partially titanium-nitrated, sear, cocking indicator, engraved with Beelzebub bordered by shaded foliate ornaments, system flank with rose bouquets and arabesques framed maker's inscription "J.Purdes & Sons. London", system base engraved with portrait of Artemis surrounded by shaded foliate ornaments and putti, trigger guard and plate engraved en-suite, an early masterpiece by Ken Hunt (no signature), automatic sliding tang safety, non-switchable impulse controlled single trigger inscribed "FABBRI", very well grained walnut stock, drop, fine checkering, straight grip, rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Anson push-rod and golden emblem with a dove framed by crown, flower bouquets and inscribed with "Imperial De Luxe" golden stock monogram plate with initials "MG", in manufacturer's leather case with trade label, incipient crack on underside of fore-end, small rust spots on system.
Premium shotgun with all the ingredients of a real Best Gun.

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