2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 336
Master Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Gian
Marco Sabatti Signed V. Giani Safari Club International Special
Africa Model Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case -
Serial no. 01281, 416 Rigby cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Ramped bead
blade front sight with flip up hood, barrel gold inlaid with “V. Giani - Gardone V.T.” between the sling swivel
band and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear notch sight with gold inlaid sighting lines, “.416 RIGBY” in gold inlay on the raised quarter rib, and standard Italian
commercial proofs. The receiver features textured panels of light engraving with the Giani crest on the
right side of the rear bridge. The left receiver wall is inscribed “Special Africa Model” in fancy script. Fitted
with matching engraved scope bases and rings (front ring numbered to the gun in gold inlay) and Steiner
Nighthunter Extreme 1-5x24 red dot scope. Fancy scroll engraved bolt handle with matching textured
shroud. The floorplate is fully engraved with fine, fancy scroll surrounding a gold inlaid African lion over a
platinum inlaid African shield. The floorplate is inscribed and gold inlaid “SAFARI CLUB/INTERNATIONAL/
SPECIAL EDITION/FOR THE/42th ANNUAL/HUNTERS CONVENTION”. The floorplate is signed “GIAN MARCO
SABATTI INC.” for Italian Master Engraver Gian Marco Sabatti. Finely figured, multi-point checkered
walnut pistol grip stock with ebony forend tip, engraved grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and solid rubber
recoil pad. With V. Giani soft case.
CONDITION: Excellent. 98% original blue finish remains with some light handling marks and some visible
mild wear on the left side of the muzzle. The stock is also excellent with crisp checkering and some small
dings. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.
Estimate: 9500 - 14000
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 337
Factory Engraved Weatherby Mark V Crown Grade Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. P61179, 300 WBY magnum
cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Ramped beaded blade front and Williams adjustable notch rear sights on the tapered medium weight barrel,
standard barrel markings, and a 9 inch section of deep cut, leafy scroll engraving on top of the barrel. The receiver features matching leafy scroll engraving with
standard markings, factory drilled and tapped holes for scope bases, jewelled and fluted bolt, jewelled follower, engraved floorplate with relief engraved gold inlaid
moose, matching engraved trigger guard, and knurled bolt handle knob. Walnut pistol grip stock with
some attractive figure, rosewood forend and grip caps, contrasting wood inlays, leafy scroll carved grip
areas, gold inlaid inscription plates at the forend and grip cap inscribed “F/D/R”, raised cheekpiece, and
vented Weatherby recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent with 95% plus original blue finish, mild handling marks, and some light small
scratches visible on the barrel. There is light evidence that scope bases were installed on the receiver.
The stock is also excellent with sharp carving, attractive grain, and some small scattered dings.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
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