Bertuzzi Ariete sidelock .410 with automatic hammers, color case, engraved, 3-inch, AA English, 5.6 pounds, 14.5-inch LOP, cased, 97 percent

Bertuzzi Ariete sidelock .410. Made in 1983 (date code “AL”) and imported by Bingham Limited, serial 5791 has 26.2-inch barrels (fixed C/IC, filed rib with single bead, 3-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include automatic-cocking hammers, mechanical safety, mechanical trigger, rolled guard and color case. WOOD: Shaped from AAA-grade English walnut with dynamic figure, appointments include borderless wrap checkering, drop points, straight grip and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: The action, hammers, lever, tang forend release and barrels are gracefully accented with gold wire. The maker’s crest (splinter), serial and original owner’s initials (guard) are also in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 5.6 pounds, length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.6 and 2.2 inches, and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Mechanics are enthusiastic. Barrel blue is approximately 97 percent with ghosted thinning near the muzzles. Colors are vivid. Overcoat has thinned along the tang. Gold wire is solid (no breaks). The forend has a splinter at the forward right. Wood is otherwise over 95 percent with a scattering of light rubs and minor field impressions. CASE: A locking Nirroli leather case with maker’s label, key and snap caps is included and shows in excellent condition both inside and out. The price is firm and layaway is available. $18,500 plus shipping.