Gamba Ambassador Executive

2-3/4″ Chambers. 27-1/2″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with Briley choke tubes have matted game rib, and are engraved “ARMI – RENATO – GAMBA – GARDONE. V.T.” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, makers name, and 1967 (?) Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, arrowhead tumbler end cocking indicators, and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage semi-relief, large, attenuated scroll and acanthus, with shaded backgrounds. Scene of a calling auerhahn is on bottom. Lockplates with matching scroll on fronts and tails are also engraved with scenes of birds with three pheasant in open woodlands on left, and three grouse flying into meadow, on right. Makers name and address are on each side. This engraving is signed “Gamba” on trigger plate. Top lever has pierced thumbpiece and small bow beaded trigger guard is engraved with scroll to match action. SN is at grip. Very nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Drop points are behind lockplates. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Dark brown leather case with stitched leather corners by Emmebi is lined with olive green cloth with Gamba label in lid, and contains a pair of snap caps.