Famars Model ML 20 gauge. Serial 1266 wears 29.8-inch barrels (solid rib, fixed IC/M, 3-inch chambers, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety, single inertia trigger (no selector) and rolled guard. WOOD: Stocked in AAA-grade Turkish walnut, appointments include 26 lines-per inch wrap checkering with double borders and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: Signed by L. Gamba, Inc., full coverage includes field scenes (pheasants and grouse) spanning right and left as well as the receiver bottom (woodcock), each surrounded by delicate leafy vine. Forend furniture, lever and tangs are similarly dressed. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.5 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .35-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright, barrels full on face, mechanics solid and the opening lever rests well right. Barrel finish is approximately 97 percent with a few trace points of thinning and ghosted freckles on the left side near the muzzles. Receiver and wood are approximately 99 percent. No case or papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. Trades for fine sporting rifles (particularly customs, rimfires and dangerous game calibers) and handguns will be respectfully considered. $9,500 plus shipping.

Famars Excalibur BLR 12 gauge. Serial F0616 has 30-inch barrels with a solid hand-filed rib (tapering to .280-inch at muzzle, single bead), Teague flush choke tubes (5x: SK/IC/M/IM/F, wrench), 3-inch chambers and ejectors. Features include a round body action, mechanical safety and a single inertia trigger (no selector). WOOD: Stocked in AAA-grade walnut with fine flowing highlights, appointments include wrapping 26 lines-per-inch bordered checkering, round knob and a checkered butt. ENGRAVING: Signed by A. Pasolini, a contrasting leafy vine pattern extends over the action, forend furniture, lever, guard and tangs to full coverage. “SAFE” appears in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.2 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .375-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face and the opening lever rests well right. Metal finish is at least 98 percent with ghosted thinning near the muzzles. Wood is approximately 99 percent. CASE: A factory takedown case with extra springs and pins, snaps and a stock tool is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. Trades for fine sporting rifles (particularly customs, rimfires and dangerous game calibers) and handguns will be respectfully considered. $17,500 plus shipping.

Caesar Guerini Magnus Sporting 12 gauge. Absolutely new and unfired, serial 104129 was made in 2004 and has 30-inch barrels with a vent rib (.485-inch wide, matted, double beads), Selectachoke external tubes, vented middle rib, ejectors and 2.75-inch chambers CHOKES: 6x – C/S/IC/IC/LM/M). Features include a mechanical safety with selector, inertia trigger (adjustable position, checkered face) and an English walnut stock (wrap checkering, Schnabel, right hand palm swell, satin finish). ENGRAVING: The action is dressed with three game scenes surrounded by floral scroll. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.65 inches measured with trigger position as shown. Drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .50-inch. INCLUSIONS: A takedown hard case, logo slips, stock wrench, papers and a catalog are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,500 plus shipping.

Merkel Model 126 SxS 12 gauge game gun with detachable 7-pin sidelocks, ejectors and articulated front trigger. Serial 21509 (matching) indicates 1934 manufacture. Chambers retain their original 2.5-inch length. The 28.25-inch barrels are choked F/F and have a single ivory bead. The underside of the action is marked “Harald Nyborg, Odense” (importer). Wood features intricate checkering, an initial plate on the toe line and inletted ebony teardrops. A copy of original production card is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds, length-of-pull is 15 inches, drops are 1.7 and 2.6 inches and cast off is approximately .5 inch. CONDITION: Barrels are fully on face and ring like the Bells of St. Mary’s. Both bores are bright and shiny. Barrels and action retain about 85% of what appears to be the original funeral (rust blue) finish, with some thinning on barrels. The forend has an impression on the right side. The stock has a 1-inch splice for added length. intricate checkering, initial plate and ebony teardrops. CASE: A newer oak/leather takedown case with snaps, oiler, ebony cleaning rods and field cover is included. One of the oak borders inside (at muzzle) has splintered and needs to be reattached. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,750 plus shipping.

Parker Reproductions (Winchester) DHE 28 gauge / .410 factory original three barrel set. Consigned by the estate of Tom Siatos, serial 28-01216 (appears on water table, tang, both 28 gauge barrel flats, 28 gauge splinter – 410-01216 appears on .410 barrel flats) is a most desirable combination. BARRELS: Set 1 is 28 gauge (28-inch, fixed M/F), set 2 is 28 gauge (26-inch, fixed IC/M) and the third set is .410 (26-inch, fixed IC/M, three-inch). Features include rust blue barrels with single bead matted ribs and ejectors, color case action (scalloped) and latches, automatic safety, mechanical triggers, rust blue guard with extended tang, AAA-grade walnut (double-bordered wrap checkering, drop points, straight grip, blank initial plate and a skeleton butt plate. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with the longer 28-gauge barrels) is 5.6 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.2 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25-inch. CONDITION: Seldom fired if indeed at all and almost certainly never taken afield, bores are pristine, barrel sets all on face and all ejectors operate properly. Safety and triggers are crisp. Rust blue is at least 99 percent. Colors have faded to approximately 50%. Wood is 98 percent with trace indications of handling. INCLUSIONS: A leather takedown case with felt interior, makers label, snaps and a canvas cover is present and shows in equal condition to the shotgun. TOM SIATOS (1923-2008) spent the majority of his life in close association with firearms and hunting. His professional contributions, tremendous category knowledge, bottomless enthusiasm and bold personality influenced the firearm industry and outdoor media to such a degree that it remains a viable force today. Tom was the second editor of Guns & Ammo Magazine. As such, he was responsible for the general tone of this iconic publication. A consumate hunter, spectacular all-around shot and true connoisseur of fine firearms, his interests spanned the full spectum of the shooting sports. In 1942, Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in units that scouted and destroyed isolated enemy communication sites on a number of Pacific islands, eventually receiving a battlefield commission. After concluding his service, Tom attended UCLA and then joined the fledgling Petersen’s Publishing Company in 1958. A series of promotions led him to become vice president of Petersen’s Publishing Outdoor Division which thrived under his leadership. Tom was a mentor, visionary, leader, father figure and a true original. We will never see his like again. A number of other fine firearms from the Siatos estate are offered concurrently. The price is firm and layaway is available. $15,000 plus shipping.

Parker Reproductions (Winchester) DHE 12 gauge. Purchased in 1995 and consigned by the estate of the original owner, serial 12-00510 has two serialed barrel sets (28-inch fixed M/F & 26-inch fixedIC/M), each with 2.75-inch chambers and ejectors. Features include a “1½” frame,  mechanical safety, single mechanical trigger with Miller-type selector and color case action/forend iron. STOCK: Shaped from well-figured walnut, the splinter is dressed with bordered wrap checkering. The butt has drop points, skeleton plate and a grip cap. ENGRAVING: The faithful DHE pattern incorporates pointing dogs and a trio of pheasant among intricate leafy scroll. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with 28-inch barrels) is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.15 inches, drops are 1.35 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .20-inch. CONDITION: Bores are strong and bright. Both barrel sets are full on face. Ejectors kick properly. Barrel blue is at least 95 percent with two freckles on the longer set. Colors are strong. Splinter is 98 percent. Butt is approximately 70 percent, with a gouge on left, significant indentation in the center of the skeleton and finish loss/freckling to the skeleton frame itself. INCLUSIONS: A leather case with felt interior, maker’s label and snaps is present and in excellent condition. The original purchase receipt is also included. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Winchester / CSMC Model 21 Grand American 12 gauge consecutive pair, each with two barrel sets. Made in 2004 and consigned by the estate of the original owner, serials W38342 (Gun 1) and W38343 (Gun 2) are identical in every respect. Each has two barrel sets (30-inch fixed M/F & 26-inch fixed IC/M, vent ribs with ivory beads, ejectors, 3-inch chambers), an automatic safety, single select mechanical trigger and is stocked in AAA Fancy walnut (small beavertail forend with ebony accent, pistol grip butt with leather-covered recoil pad, fine wrap checkering accented with ribbons and fleurs). ENGRAVING: Each is dressed with full coverage scroll surrounding three gold field scenes (pheasant, grouse, dog) and gold accents (lab bust, gun number, model legend on cap). The scroll continues over the chambers, latches, levers, guards, tangs and screws. DIMENSIONS: Weight (Gun 1, 30-inch) is 8.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 14.4 inches, drops are 1.4 and 2.35 inches, and cast off is approximately .30-inch. CONDITIONS: All barrel sets are full on face, levers rest right, bores are bright and ejectors kick properly. Trigger pulls and safety engagements are smooth and positive. GUN 1 – Metal finish (with 30-inch barrels) is approximately 97 percent. Wood is approximately 95 percent with some rubbing and minor impressions on the butt and missing toe line initial shield. The 26-inch barrel’s metal finish is approximately 95 percent with one small freckle on the lower rib and trace thinning. Wood is over 95%, with a scratch (front left side). GUN 2 – Metal finish (with 30-inch barrels) is approximately 97 percent. Wood is approximately 95 percent, with one area of the beavertail that did not take finish properly and scattered impressions on the butt. The 26-inch barrel’s metal finish is approximately 97 percent, as is the wood. INCLUSIONS: Each shotgun has a locking leather trunk case with keys, oak/felt interior, maker’s label, snaps, oiler, two-piece rod/attachments and papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. $30,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 12 Grade 4 20 gauge. Made in Japan and imported to New Haven, serial WMT0893 has a 26-inch barrel (fixed IC, serrated vent rib with single white bead, 2.75-inch chamber). Features include a polished blue finish, engraved receiver and a AA-grade checkered walnut stock with satin finish. The original box with correct end label and manual is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.0 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.8 inches. Drops are 1.5 and 2.7 inches, and cast off is approximately .25 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal and wood finishes each exceed 98 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,000 plus shipping.

Winchester Model 21 20 gauge. Made in 1971, serial W31300 has 26-inch barrels (both fixed WS-1, solid rib with double beads, 2.75-inch, ejectors). Features include an automatic safety and single select trigger. STOCK: Shaped from an incredible piece of sunburst walnut, the beavertail (Field Style) is accented with ebony and the wrap checkering is complimented with ribbons. The straight-grip butt also incorporates a checkered face. ENGRAVING: The receiver showcases full coverage (21-6 pattern) with hunting scenes of pointing dogs and a brace of pheasant. A bust of a retrieving setter under “KO’CG” in gold rides the guard. Bracketing scroll with oak leaf accents rolls over the balance of the action, continues over the chambers and finishes on the latch. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds. Length-of-pull is 13.5 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.25 inches, and cast off is approximately .30-inch. CONDITION: The bores are strong and bright. Barrels are full on face. Ejectors kick like drunk Russian dancers. Metal finish is well over 95 percent with trace indications of field use and handling. Wood is the same or better. INCLUSIONS: A Winchester logo case is present and in good condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $16,500 plus shipping.

Antonio Zoli Pernice round body 28 gauge. Consigned by the original owner and fired less than 75 rounds, serial 256428 has 29.5-inch barrels (solid matted rib, 5x tubes – C/IC/M/IM/F, ejectors). Features include a mechanical safety/selector and a detachable trigger (inertia). The stock has bordered wrapped checkering with twin forend islands, AAA figure and a checkered butt plate. ENGRAVING: The receiver, guard, lever and tang are dressed with an intricate shaded bouquet Giovanelli pattern to full coverage. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds, length-of-pull is 14.55 inches, drops are 1.5 and 2.5 inches, and cast off is approximately .25 inches. CONDITION: Essentially new inside and out, with faint suggestions of handling. INCLUSIONS: Factory logo takedown hard case, logo slips, manual and wrench. The price is firm and layaway is available. $7,000 plus shipping.