Barrel length 74 cm (29.5“), stock length 35.5 cm (14“), total length 117 cm (46“), choke 3/4 & 1/4 (IM & IC), weight 3.26 kg, year of manufacture 1964, Italian proof, condition 2-3. Barrels engraved with „Perazzi Fabbri Brescia“, straight fluted ventilated engine-turned rib, fibre front sight, ejectors, final engraving on the flanks exactly matching the system engraving, receiver and fences deeply engraved with tendrils on the lock plates and on the underside there are also detailed bird scenes of geese against a high-contrast background, signed „A. Galeazzi“ for the well-known master engraver, cocking indicator, slide tang safety, single trigger, pulse-controlled switch, metal parts apart from the receiver such as the trigger guard, trigger, openwork lever and others dark blued, strongly grained walnut stock with fine checkering, forend with Deeley release and checkering for two thumb positions, butt stock with fine checkering, pistol grip with blank monogram plate and red rubber butt plate. Delivered in a beige leather case (clasp a bit sluggish) with reprinted manufacturer‘s label. Traces of reinforcement and repair of possible damage can already be seen on the stock. Interchangeable barrel 72 cm (28.5“) narrow straight rail, chokes 1/4, subsequently manufactured and adjusted in 1965, Italian proof, condition 2. This one is only marked with Perazzi Brescia. A rare piece of Italian shotgun history. Perazzi brought Fabbri, who came from the automotive industry, on board to make competition shotguns. The result exceeded all expectations and a sensational success was achieved with Ennio Mattarelli‘s Olympic victory in 1964. In the same year, this shotgun was manufactured and finely refined for the end customer. While this shotgun dates back to the early days, today names like Perazzi, Galeazzi, Fabbri and Mattarelli are widely known and have legendary status. Without exact caliber stamping therefore declared as “12/65 (?)“

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