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Factory Engraved Franchi Over Under Shotgun

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Factory Engraved Franchi Over Under Shotgun
serial #90255S, 12 ga, 30'' ventilated rib barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels, triggerguard, forend iron, and small parts of this 1970 date-coded Italian shotgun retain about 97% original blue with the top lever toning to an attractive plum patina, and unobtrusive plum-toned streaks along the barrels which are only noticeable under bright direct light. The frame, triggerguard, and top lever are profusely engraved with foliate scroll interspersed with dragons and other mythical creatures emerging from the foliage embellishments. The right side of the barrel is import-marked by Stoeger. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with crisp edges to the stock cheeks and drop points and sharp checkering, and the buttstock displays a small amount of lateral play. The factory recoil pad providing a 14 1/4'' length of pull with drops of 1 3/8'' and 1 3/4''. There are two screw-filled holes in both sides of the center rib and another in the toe line of the buttstock. The action is bit sluggish and the trigger does not always reset properly. The barrels lock up tightly and on-face with the top lever right of center and are sighted with a white Bradley-style bead. An ornate and attractive Franchi competition-style shotgun. (23B11411-23) {C&R} (1200/1800)