Vintage Firearms Inc

SKU: Luciano Bosis SLE 20ga sn230

Luciano Bosis 20 Ga – BEST ITALIAN PINLESS SIDELOCK, WOW!

$32,950.00

General Specs: Luciano Bosis, 1998, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 5oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 15/16″, DAH 2 1/8″, DAC 1 3/8″
Serial Number:  230

In the fine gun world the name LUCIANO BOSIS has clout.  Having worked for Perazzi for years and gaining the highest of skill levels, Bosis began building his own guns in 1977.  So well were his creations received, Luciano Bosis was soon backlogged with orders from the connoisseurs of the BEST GUN world.  Employing old world craftsman and creating only the very best firearms, Mr. Bosis has never slowed down.  Located in Travagliato near BresciaFabbrica Armi di Luciano Bosis has spent the last thirty years producing best quality sporting guns for an exclusive clientele. His current work force consists of six in-house craftsmen who are supplemented when required by select independent specialists. His keen eye, technical expertise and quest for perfection have produced sporting guns that have earned him an international reputation for their fine design and superb performance.  This superb example is one of the few PINLESS SIDELOCK side by side creations from Bosis, proofed in 1998, and remaining in 99% as new condition.  The workmanship is flawless.  When examining the fit of wood to metal and metal to metal it is as if these parts grew together through some unnatural process.  The features you would expect on a BEST Italian gun are all present, ie. hand filed and sculpted frame, beaded fences, removable striker discs, stocked to the fences, chopper lump barrels struck smooth to perfection, exhibition burl walnut in a hand-rubbed oil finish; all without flaw.  The effect of a PINLESS sidelock cannot be understated.  The engraver’s palette is uninterrupted and flows gracefully with nearly 100% coverage of elaborate and supremely executed fine scroll by Carlo Pasotti, one of Italy’s master engravers.  The specifications can be seen below and show this gun to be the epitome of a fine upland gun.  Weighing that perfect 6 ¼ pounds and balanced dead on the hinge pin, she handles like a Ferarri and is a stunningly beautiful shotgun for your clays and upland pursuits.  This gun shows as new, housed in a fine maker’s case, and is offered at a small fraction of ordering a new gun from any of the masters of the world today.  Examine the photos and you will agree.  VFI gunsmiths have thoroughly inspected and tested this gun and all functions are at 100%.  If you require any adjustments our gunsmiths can make alterations within a few days of purchase.  Just ask.  There is nothing needed for this gun except a date in the field.  Thanks for looking!

 

Barrels
Barrel Length:   27 1/2″
Chokes:   .007/.020 IC/M
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .628/.628
Wall Thickness:   .028/.025
% Blue:   99% factory
Chambers:   2 3/4″ Brownell’s gauge
Ribs:   tapered concave, smooth, tight-bells
Sights:  front brass
Action
Action:  tight, slight right of center
Ejectors:  timed
Receiver Condition:   100% factory coin finish
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   100% coverage tiny English scroll; signed Pasotti, Carlo
Trigger Type:   single non-selective; crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% factory coin finish
Stock
Type:   English/splinter; Exhibition Turkish; burl figure, dark streaks
LOP:   14 15/16″
LOP To End Of Wood:   14 15/16″
DAH:   2 1/8″
DAC:   1 3/8″
Cast:   1/4″ off
Checkering Condition:   perfect 28lpi; double border
Butt Treatment:   checkered butt
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $515.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

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