ZEUS
12 ga., sidelock, auto ejector, deluxe engraving, deluxe wood checkering, SST. Importation disc. 1994.
BERTUZZI, F.LLI
Bertuzzi made only best quality sidelock O/U and SxS shotguns, both with and w/o external hammers. Only 40-50 guns were mfg. annually, and all were custom ordered per individual specifications. Guns should be appraised indivdually for accurate evaluation.
Previous manufacturer located in Gardone, VT, Italy 1886-2009. Previously distributed during 2009 by Sporting Products, LLC, located in Palm Beach, FL, also by Dewing's Fly & Gun Shop, located in W. Palm Beach, FL, and by New England Arms Corp. located in Kittery Point, ME.
BERTUZZI, F.LLI Firearms Models
MODEL ORIONE
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., round boxlock action, DT or ST, ejectors, chopper lump barrels, base price includes English scroll engraving, deluxe Turkish walnut, and custom stock dimensions.
ZEUS EXTRA LUSSO
12, 16, or 20 ga., sidelock, auto ejector, deluxe wood, deluxe checkering and engraving, SST. Disc. 2002.
VENERE BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK
various gauges, best quality sidelock model, ejectors, many options and engraving styles available, standard engraving is English rose and scroll.
ZEUS BOSS SYSTEM
12 or 20 ga., features Boss locking system. Imported 1995-2009.
VENERE SEAGULL WINGS
elaborate model with hinged swing open locks, all internal surfaces polished and engraved, exhibition wood, trigger plate action with lockplates exposed from switch on safety, very limited mfg., approx. 1-2 guns per year.
ZEUS SEAGULL WINGS
elaborate O/U model with hinged swing open locks, all internal surfaces polished and engraved, exhibition wood, trigger plate action with lockplates exposed by a switch on the safety. Very limited mfg., approx. 1-2 guns per year.
ARIETE HAMMER GUN
all gauges, upper tang safety, double triggers, fine quality engraving.