SN. 1311. Cal. 28ga. F.lli Poli is one of the few gun makers today making a true hammer shotgun. The Ruby model is their small frame gun for 410 & 28 ga. Gun made with 28” dovetail brls that have slightly raised matted top rib with small brass front bead. Engraved "COLE INC. HARPSWELL MAINE" on right and “ARMI F.LLO POLI” on left. Brl flats stamped “BS” 1995 Italian nitro proofs for 28ga, 2-3/4” chambers. Small frame top lever hammer action fitted with front spring sidelocks with rebounding serpentine hammers having tall thumb spurs. Action also features double triggers (front articulated). Beads around firing pins are very nicely filed, action and lock plates are engraved with 80% coverage very nicely small cut scroll. This scroll is accented by large, shaded acanthus engraving which is interspersed. Engravers signature is on trigger plate “V.TEMPONI”. Large bow trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow with vacant shield and has SN towards long tang. Straight grip buttstock made from a superb piece of well marbled and nicely figured European walnut and terminates with its fine full checkered butt. Buttstock with carved teardrops behind locks and 2 point wrap around checkering pattern through the wrist. Matching splinter forend has Anson type push button release with near fully engraved iron and escutcheon. Gun made with extractors and safety. Gun is accompanied by its factory original matching numbers box. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 1oz. Bore Diameter: .557(Both). Bore Restriction: .009(Rt) .025(L). DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-1/8". LOP: 14-7/8".

Extremely fine as very lightly field used. Retaining nearly all factory original finishes to all wood and metal surfaces. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Box is very good with minor scrapes and water marks. MODERN.