Built with a single nickel bead sight on the matted vent rib which is marked with a gold "1" at the base, light scroll engraving around the upper chamber, interchangeable chokes (modified/improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished sideplated action which displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a trio of pheasants on the left and a pair of snipes on the right. The engraving is singed on the triggerplate "Bottega C. Giovanelli". The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety/selector. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved coin fittings and a gold "1" on the release as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with blank gold inscription oval and a leather wrapped recoil pad. Included is a second matching 28 inch 28 gauge barrel set with gold "2"s in the place of the "1"s, interchangeable chokes (modified/improved cylinder installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers. Also included is a factory takedown case that houses the set and four extra chokes (improved modified and full (28 ga.) and cylinder and full (20 ga.). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed at 15.9mm (.626 inches) and measured .628 inches; minimum wall thickness .042/.042 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.

Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and slight speckling on the upper tang. The wood is very good with numerous small scratches, some wear to the recoil pad, and overall sharp checkering. The extra barrel set is excellent. Mechanically excellent.