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Ivo Fabbri 28g Over/Under Engraved by A. Galeazzi.

Based on his proprietary sidelock ejector action based loosely on the Boss & Co. shape and the Woodward o/u design and fitted with Fabbri’s Single non-selective trigger and a manual safety. The svelte action body features extremely well executed bulino game scenes that render incredibly realistic scenes of Ringneck pheasants on the right lock plate, Bobwhite quail on the left lock plate, a brace of Ruffed grouse on the bottom of the action, and a single woodcock on the guard bow. The balance of the action is engraved in a small scroll with floral accents and bouquets. Engraving done by the Italian master, Angelo Galeazzi and the left-side lockplate is signed “Galeazzi”.  The action has a brushed, or “coin” finish to highlight the engraving detail.

The demi-block 26” Vacuum Arc Remelting Steel barrels have a vented top rib and are choked: .006” in the bottom barrel and .011” in the top barrel. The weight marked on the barrels is: KG 1.100 and weigh 2 lbs. 7 oz. The barrels are proofed with an “AS” date code, ca. 1987.

The nicely figured stock has a straight hand and a 14 7/8” LOP over a leather covered pad. The forend has a pushrod release and Fabbri’s automatic ejectors. Both the grip and forend have a very finely cut, point pattern checkering. 

Gun is complete in a French fitted Oak & Leather case by Huey with a factory provided Fabbri trade label. 

Overall, the gun remains in excellent condition. Mechanically, the gun is flawless, and the bores are perfect. The action’s engraving is sharp, and the finish is also flawless. The stock shows a few handling marks here or there. The condition is fitting for such a nice gun.   

The quality and execution of this engraving cannot be overstated, nor the rarity of small bore over/under shotguns made by Ivo Fabbri. 

This is a phenomenal over/under shotgun made by one of the greatest gunmakers the world has ever seen and engraved by one of Italy’s finest and most recognized engravers. 

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