Can anyone identify and comment on the following shotgun?
Libero Daffini SxS 12ga. shotgun; Sidelock w/ 7 pin action; "Excelsior Model" stamped on flat filed rib; Double triggers - front articulated; Full coverage Acanthus style engraving, coin finished receiver with three gold inlays; Hidden third bite fastener,bushed firing pins; Anson type forend release.
Top of barrels, "E.S.C. Gia' Vickers & C." Bottom of barrels / lump designate Cromate barrels, Proofing (9KG 1.320), bore (18.3),
Lump designates, "FINIT"; "PSF"; Chamber length (CAM.70); Right side of lump is marked as follows,"KXIV"; "X" "*"
Manufacture locale is Bresica, Italy. Fit and finish of gun is excellent ++++ !! Engraving is excellent. Semi beavertail forend, semi pistol grip stock, figure of wood is moderate.
Any and all comments would be appreciated - especially any pertaining to quality and price / value ranges.
Libero Daffini SxS 12ga. shotgun; Sidelock w/ 7 pin action; "Excelsior Model" stamped on flat filed rib; Double triggers - front articulated; Full coverage Acanthus style engraving, coin finished receiver with three gold inlays; Hidden third bite fastener,bushed firing pins; Anson type forend release.
Top of barrels, "E.S.C. Gia' Vickers & C." Bottom of barrels / lump designate Cromate barrels, Proofing (9KG 1.320), bore (18.3),
Lump designates, "FINIT"; "PSF"; Chamber length (CAM.70); Right side of lump is marked as follows,"KXIV"; "X" "*"
Manufacture locale is Bresica, Italy. Fit and finish of gun is excellent ++++ !! Engraving is excellent. Semi beavertail forend, semi pistol grip stock, figure of wood is moderate.
Any and all comments would be appreciated - especially any pertaining to quality and price / value ranges.