Up for sale is a beautiful, highly reliable Antonio Zoli 12-gauge over/under field shotgun manufactured in 1980 (Italian "AF" date code).
Known for their exceptional balance and robust build quality, this Gardone-era Italian shotgun is a perfect companion for upland bird hunting, sporting clays, or the traditional firearms collector. This specific unit features several factory upgrades, including automatic ejectors and excellent wood-to-metal fit.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Antonio Zoli (Brescia, Italy)
- Year of Manufacture: 1980 ("AF" Proof Code)
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chambers: 2 ¾-inch
- Barrel Length: 28 inches
- Top Rib: 7 mm ventilated parallel top rib
- Chokes (Fixed): Improved Cylinder (Over Barrel) / Modified (Under Barrel)
- Triggers: Classic Double Triggers
- Ejectors: Automatic Ejectors (Reliable, strong ejection)
- Weight: 7 lbs, 3.2 oz (Beautifully balanced and quick-pointing)
Stock Dimensions:
- Material: Handsome European walnut with crisp hand-checkering
- Grip Style: Standard pistol grip
- Cast: Right-hand cast
- Length of Pull (LOP): 14 ½ inches (Standard factory dimension)
- Drop at Comb: 1 ½ inches
- Drop at Heel: 2 ¼ inches
Condition & Performance:
- Mechanical Condition: Exceptional. The action locks up vault-tight with absolutely zero play or looseness. The trigger mechanism remains incredibly crisp.
- Cosmetic Condition: Bluing is deep and rich with minor field wear. Wood has light handling marks but no cracks or deep gouges. Please see photos for exact condition. (More detailed photo's can be sent upon request via email - Armslist only allows 5 photo's uploaded)
- Bores: Clean, bright, and mirror-finished with zero pitting.
Seller Notes:
This is a true, honest Italian field gun built during Zoli's sweet spot of production. Unlike cheaper alternatives of the era, this gun utilizes premium resilient steel and tight tolerances. Please note that due to the vintage fixed chokes, this firearm is optimized for lead or bismuth shot.
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