Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this BEAUTIFUL over-under shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Perazzi MX8 that has been Master Hand Engraved by Bottega C. Giovanelli!
Bottega C. Giovanelli refers to the Giovanelli engraving workshop (“bottega” = workshop/studio in Italian)—one of the most respected names associated with high-grade Italian firearm engraving, particularly out of the Gardone Val Trompia / Brescia region where Italy’s finest sporting arms are built. Rather than being a single “brand of gun,” it represents an artisan studio known for producing master-level hand engraving for premium shotguns and collectible firearms, often featuring deep ornamental scrollwork, highly detailed bulino shading, gold inlays, and complex scene engraving. When a firearm is marked or attributed to Bottega C. Giovanelli, it signals that the piece has been decorated by a specialized Italian engraving house, meaning the engraving is not generic decoration but work coming from a recognized professional atelier—a detail that adds real collector prestige, artistic value, and “presentation-grade” appeal.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Perazzi
Model: MX8
Serial: 120084
Date of Manufacture: 2001 (According to the “BP” Date Code)
Caliber: 12 Gauge - 2 ¾" Chamber (12-70)
Finish: Blued Barrels and Hardware / Coin Finished Receiver / Master Hand Factory Engraved Game Scenes and Scrollwork
Barrel Length: 30" Ventilated Rib / Full Fixed Choke (Top *), Improved Modified Fixed Choke (Bottom **)
Model: MX8
Serial: 120084
Date of Manufacture: 2001 (According to the “BP” Date Code)
Caliber: 12 Gauge - 2 ¾" Chamber (12-70)
Finish: Blued Barrels and Hardware / Coin Finished Receiver / Master Hand Factory Engraved Game Scenes and Scrollwork
Barrel Length: 30" Ventilated Rib / Full Fixed Choke (Top *), Improved Modified Fixed Choke (Bottom **)
Optics/Sights: Mid Silver Bead w/ White Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Style Glossy Walnut Smooth Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Over-Under / Break-Action
Markings: Standard / Deep Relief SC3 Fully Master Hand Factory Engraved Receiver showing game scenes, along with the forearm release and the top of the forearm. Bottega C. Giovanelli signature is written beneath the trigger guard. The barrel is stamped with “18.4” (Bore Diameter), “KG1.500” (Weight of the Barrel), “*” (Full Choke), “**” (Improved Modifed Choke), and proof markings. The underside of the barrels are stamped with the serial number “120084”, “CA” (Date Code), “12-70” (Chamber), and proof marks. The serial numbers match on all parts.
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Style Glossy Walnut Smooth Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Over-Under / Break-Action
Markings: Standard / Deep Relief SC3 Fully Master Hand Factory Engraved Receiver showing game scenes, along with the forearm release and the top of the forearm. Bottega C. Giovanelli signature is written beneath the trigger guard. The barrel is stamped with “18.4” (Bore Diameter), “KG1.500” (Weight of the Barrel), “*” (Full Choke), “**” (Improved Modifed Choke), and proof markings. The underside of the barrels are stamped with the serial number “120084”, “CA” (Date Code), “12-70” (Chamber), and proof marks. The serial numbers match on all parts.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Perazzi MX8 is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and proven Italian over/under competition shotguns ever produced, combining exceptional balance, mechanical longevity, and a reputation built at the highest levels of trap shooting, skeet, and sporting clays. Known for its removable trigger group, precise lockwork, and smooth handling characteristics, the MX8 is the type of target shotgun that has earned lifelong loyalty from serious shooters while also maintaining strong collector demand. In the world of premium European sporting arms, the MX8 represents a benchmark platform—built to run hard, built to last, and refined enough to serve as the foundation for truly high-grade, presentation-level examples. What sets this example apart is its SC3 engraving, executed and signed by Bottega C. Giovanelli, one of the most respected Italian engraving workshops associated with the Brescia-region gunmaking tradition. Rather than simple decorative scroll, SC3-grade engraving is a step into true high-grade artistry, where the receiver becomes a canvas for detailed hand-cut work and refined contrast. The Giovanelli attribution adds significant collector credibility because it ties the engraving to a recognized Italian atelier, elevating the shotgun beyond standard production finishes and placing it firmly into the category of high grade engraved Perazzi pieces sought after by collectors who appreciate craftsmanship, provenance, and visual sophistication. This MX8 is further distinguished by classic game scene engraving, a hallmark of fine Italian sporting arms that celebrates the shotgun’s hunting heritage while retaining the elegance expected of a top-tier Perazzi. These scenes, paired with balanced ornamental scroll and clean borders, create a timeless presentation that appeals to both dedicated Perazzi enthusiasts and collectors searching for an SC-grade, workshop-signed Italian over/under with unmistakable character. With its proven MX8 platform, SC3 engraving level, and the added prestige of the Bottega C. Giovanelli signature, this example stands as a true collector-grade Perazzi—equally at home as a high-end sporting shotgun or as a centerpiece in a refined European firearms collection.
Contents:
This example will ship with an extra trigger and everything pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-02-15 22:00:00 |
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