Description
| General Specs: Piotti, Year c1977, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 12oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2″, DAC 1 3/8″ Serial Number: 7100 Piotti shotguns are Italian “BEST” guns equal to any double gun in the world. A 7-pin sidelock Holland style action, engraved by Italy’s best, stocked to the beaded fences, chopper lump barrels, finely sculpted action machined out of a solid billet of Boehler steel (the best the gun industry has to offer), all actions hand filed, shaped, and fitted, with each gauge getting its own scaled frame size, all combine to make the finest game or clays gun. The Piotti we show here, King No.1 sn7100 made in 1977, is not the usual Piotti. Most Piotti guns have English stocks, splinter forends, and double triggers…the traditional British style field gun. This gun was produced for the shooter that demands the consistency of a pistol grip, the clear view and positive grip of a beavertail forend, and the simplicity of a reliable single trigger; features that promote accuracy and minimize the potential for a failed shot. Pair these features with a lively, fast, lightweight 6 ¾ pound package that balances perfectly on the hinge pin with M/F chokes, and you have the perfect upland 12 bore. Or some might say a gun designed specifically for the competitive pigeon ring where tens of thousands of dollars change hands decided by a single successful kill. There is no sign the gun has ever been fired…no primer marks around firing pin holes, no carbon anywhere, no wear on metal, checkering or wood. The wood is richly figured Turkish walnut sporting a hand-rubbed oil finish with only two tiny safe marks anywhere. The super-fine 32 line per inch checkering is perfection and without wear. The amazing full coverage engraving is signed by world renowned engraver Oscar Granetti, adding value and desirability to this gorgeous gun. Still in production, the price if ordered with the options shown on this gun is $67,055.
-base price of Piotti King w/out engraving ………….. $48,300 -Single trigger ………………………………………………. $4050 -Pistol grip stock ………………………………………….. $875 -Diamond shaped wrist …………………………………. $625 -Beavertail forend ………………………………………… $655 -King No. 1 engraving ……………………………………. $12550
Piotti guns are amongst the finest ever built and take well over a year to order one into the States. I can’t think of a better pheasant/sharptail gun the way it is configured. Anything under 7lbs. in a12 bore is a lightweight game gun, a gun that is a pleasure to carry all day over hill and dale. Just in time for a few practice rounds this summer before your upland season begins. Isn’t it time you buy yourself that dream gun that will gain value as you enjoy its use…an heirloom gun that can be passed down to a loved one? Life is short…write the check! The bargain price we are offering should make it an easy decision. Thanks for looking.
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 27 5/8″ Chokes: .022/.032 M/F Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .731/.732 Wall Thickness: .023/.028 % Blue: 99% factory blue Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ribs: flat, file cut rib; tight-bells Sights: ivory front bead |
| Action |
| Action: tight, right of center Ejectors: strong/timed Receiver Condition: 99% coin finish Screws: perfect Engraving: King No. 1 fine scroll with bouquets; Granetti signed Trigger Type: single-crisp Trigger Guard Color: fully engraved coin finish 99% |
| Stock |
| Type: Prince of Wales/beavertail; fully figured Turkish walnut LOP: 14 1/2″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/2″ DAH: 2″ DAC: 1 3/8″ Cast: H 1/4″ off, T 1/2″ off Checkering Condition: perfect 32lpi 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 $310.00 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. |
