CASTORE PRESTIGE/DE LUXE HAMMER GUN
various gauges, double barrel, exposed hammers, double triggers. Limited importation.
FAMARS di ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SRL (MFG. 1967-2012)
A&S Famars manufactured some of the world's finest rifles and shotguns - approx. 100 were fabricated annually. Most Famars guns included a lifetime warranty. Because every A&S Famars longarm was an individual custom order, each Famars firearm must have its value ascertained on an individual appraisal basis, with the major considerations being original condition, bore/gauge or caliber, overall configuration, and both the amount of engraving and the notoriety of the engraver.
All A&S Famars shotguns incorporated a patented A&S Famars mechanism, and many were available in Hunting, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Pigeon configurations.
Previously manufactured guns had base prices listed only, and values and options are in euros. On discontinued models, used gun prices are in dollars. Further information and price quotations were available by contacting the distributors directly.
A&S Famars models recently manufactured and listed are broken down into three basic grades. The Extra grade was English scroll, Purdey style engraving, with quality 4 wood, and leather case. The Prestige grade was game scene or full English scroll engraving, with quality 4 wood and leather case. The De Luxe grade included very detailed, deep ornamental or ornamental and game scene engraving, exhibition quality wood, and leather case.
All A&S Famars shotguns incorporated a patented A&S Famars mechanism, and many were available in Hunting, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Pigeon configurations.
Previously manufactured guns had base prices listed only, and values and options are in euros. On discontinued models, used gun prices are in dollars. Further information and price quotations were available by contacting the distributors directly.
A&S Famars models recently manufactured and listed are broken down into three basic grades. The Extra grade was English scroll, Purdey style engraving, with quality 4 wood, and leather case. The Prestige grade was game scene or full English scroll engraving, with quality 4 wood and leather case. The De Luxe grade included very detailed, deep ornamental or ornamental and game scene engraving, exhibition quality wood, and leather case.
Previous manufacturer from 1967-2012, established by Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli, and located in Gardone, Italy. Famars USA is currently selling the remaining Famars inventory, in addition to offering a new line of luxury knives and shooting accessories. Previously distributed and imported by Chris Batha, located in Okatie, SC, and by Robin Hollow Outfitters, located in Addieville, RI. Previously distributed by William Larkin Moore, located in Scottsdale, AZ, the First National Gun Banque, located in Colorado Springs, CO and by Fieldsport, located in Traverse City, MI. Previously imported by Dewing's Fly and Gun, located in West Palm Beach, FL, and by A&S of America, located in Jefferson Boro, PA.
FAMARS di ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SRL (MFG. 1967-2012) Firearms Models
AFRICA EXPRESS STANDARD, EXTRA, PRESTIGE, & DE LUXE
.243 Win., .30-06, 8x57RmmJS, 9.3x74Rmm, or .375 H&H cal., Anson & Deeley boxlock action, chopper lump chrome steel barrels, fixed gold "V" notch front sight, DT, customer selected walnut.
JOREMA MODEL
12 or 20 ga., sidelock. Disc. 1999.
EXCALIBUR EXPRESS
various cals. up to .470 NE cal., engraved round boxlock action with or w/o sideplates.
BOXLOCK MODELS
various gauges, available with Anson & Deeley boxlock action, scalloped or rounded frame, various engraving patterns available.
SOVEREIGN EXTRA, PRESTIGE, DE LUXE (JOREMA ROYAL, ARIES)
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, sidelock action, ejectors, DT or ST, chopper lump barrels, available with optional detachable sidelocks, customer selected walnut.
ROYALE SH MODEL
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, sidelock, bar action. Disc. 2002.
Zeus
12 or 20 ga., features round action, side lever release, DT, limited mfg.
POSEIDON ROUND EXPRESS
available in calibers up to .375 H&H.
CASTORE EXTRA, PRESTIGE, DE LUXE
various gauges, sidelock action, customer selected walnut. Disc.
VENUS EXPRESS EXTRA, PRESTIGE, DE LUXE
dangerous game cals., removable sidelock action, ejectors, DT, chopper lump barrels, customer selected walnut.
Tribute Extra, Prestige, De Luxe Boxlock
12 (disc.), 20 (disc.), 28 ga., or .410 bore (disc.), scalloped back drop lock action, 7 1/4 lbs., limited mfg.
VENUS EXPRESS EXTRALUSSO
top-of-the-line model. Very limited mfg.
PEGASUS EXTRA, PRESTIGE, DE LUXE
features Famars patented sidelocks.
EXCALIBUR COMPETITION MODELS
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, current models include the BL, BLE (Extra), BLP (Prestige), BLX (sideplate), BLXE, BLXP, SL (sidelock), SLE, and SLP.
Highline (Veneri) Sidelock Model
various gauges, round body, back action, very limited mfg. Disc. 1999.
Excalibur BL
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, detachable locks, monobloc barrels, ST, ejectors, customer selected walnut.
VENUS
features patented Famars sidelocks, back action.
Excaliber BL Round
similar to BL, except round action.
VENUS EXPRESS
various gauges, chopper lump barrels, Famars patented sidelocks, sideplates featuring pins milled from solid steel, auto ejectors, manual safety.
AVANTIS
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, hand detachable sidelock mechanism is attached to removable trigger group, chopper lump barrels, uncheckered straight grip stock and forearm, customer selected walnut, round frame, 6-6 1/2 lbs.
Excalibur BL Round Titanium
titanium round action.
Excalibur BLX
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, detachable trigger mechanism with sideplates and monobloc barrels, ejectors, ST, customer selected walnut.
Excalibur SL
sidelock action, monobloc barrels. Disc. 2002.
Excalibur Sporting
12 or 20 ga., removable trigger mechanism, SST, monobloc barrels with Briley chokes, ejectors, customer selected walnut, color case hardened receiver.
ROMBO VIERLING EXTRA, PRESTIGE, DE LUXE QUATTROCANNE
28 ga. or .410 bore, Anson & Deeley locking system with sideplates, side opening lever, ST, four chopper lump barrels are arranged in a quad pattern, customer selected walnut, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. Limited mfg.
POSEIDON ROUND (BL)
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore., round action with monobloc or demibloc barrels.
Poseidon BL Round Titanium
titanium round action with demibloc barrels.
Poseidon BLX
monobloc or demibloc barrels.
DOVE GUN
20 or 28 ga., 27-32 in. barrel, round body frame, fixed or mobilchokes, ST or DT, customer selected Turkish walnut, four engraving choices, includes case. Limited mfg. of 100 beginning 2010.
QUAIL GUN
28 ga. or .410 bore, 26-32 in. barrels, customer selected Turkish walnut, boxlock sideplates, vent. rib, fixed or mobilchokes, ST or DT, two engraving choices, includes case, limited edition of 50 mfg. beginning 2010.
LEONARDO
various gauges, patented Famars pinless sidelock action, SST, ejectors, detachable sidelocks and titanium frame are an option.