Readers’ letters

Perazzi provenance help required

I have owned a Perazzi MX8 over-under No.xx260 for some 25 years, which is unusual or perhaps unique in that it is covered with exquisite engraving of the highest quality, consisting of game birds in perspective and relief engraving on the trigger guard and bottom of the action.

The engraving is signed by D. Hudson and would seem as though the owner purchased an ordinary MX8 and then had it specially engraved. It is also engraved with the initials 'SCO', but as it is obviously not that model, perhaps they are the initials of the owner?

I would emphasise the engraving is of the finest quality and equivalent to any previously viewed by myself. The bottom barrel is Perazzi multi choked (four supplied) and the top barrel full choked. The gun comes in its original Perazzi case with spare springs and firing pins.

I wonder if any reader knows of its provenance, for which I should be extremely grateful.

Terry Colligan, by email

Ed. If you can help Terry, email: martin.puddifer@ti-media.com

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