Italian Zoli & Rizzini / A&F Abercrombie & Fitch Field Model Boxlock 20 Ga. SxS Side by Side Shotgun, MFD 1964 C&R

LSB#: 141031MD42
Make: Zoli-Rizzini for Abercrombie & Fitch
Model: 20 Gauge Side by Side
Serial Number: 2975
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Gauge: 20 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Top Break, Dual Trigger, Side by Side (SxS) with Extractors
Markings: There is a metal insert on the belly of the stock which is marked “JFJ”. The left barrel is marked “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH / MADE IN ITALY”. The underside of the right barrel is marked “ZOLI & F.LLII RIZZINI / MAGNO V.T. ITALY / XX” followed by an Italian proof and with four stars. The underside of the left barrel is marked “2975” with two Italian proofs and three stars. The bottom tang is marked “2975”. The water table is marked “ZOLI & F.ILLI RIZZINI / MAGNO V.T. ITALY / 2975” followed by an Italian proof. The forend wood and hardware are marked “2975”.
Barrel Length: 26”
Choke: The left barrel is choked Modified. The right barrel is choked Improved Cylinder
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a steel bead front sight
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut. The forend shows only the lightest of handling marks. The buttstock has light scuffs and scratches in the lacquer most of which are found on the left side. There is a gap at the buttplate through which light can be seen. The LOP measures 14 ¼” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: The barrels are blue. The receiver is case colored.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only the lightest of handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We have not fired this shotgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This side by side Field Model boxlock was one of the “spec” guns made by the Rizzini brothers in collaboration with Rinaldo Zoli for the American market and was imported by Abercrombie & Fitch of New York City. Jake Gallagher describes A&Fs history. “Despite the shameful mall brand that it has morphed into over the past couple decades, there was a time when Abercrombie & Fitch was great. More than great even, Abercrombie & Fitch was important, a brand that was as integral to our country’s culture of clothing as it was to our culture as a whole. This was a company that outfitted presidents and pioneers, authors and actors, explorers and icons”. This is a nicely made 20 gauge side by side that is a must for collectors and shooters alike.