Armitalia Di Lucchini Model 808 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun – 28-Inch Vent-Rib Barrels, Fixed Full & Improved Modified Chokes, Scroll-Engraved Coin Receiver
Built in Gardone, Italy during the 1960s, the Armitalia Di Lucchini Model 808 combines classic Italian craftsmanship with field-ready features. Its 28-inch chrome-moly steel barrels are regulated with fixed Full (upper) and Improved Modified (lower) chokes, giving the shooter tight, consistent patterns. A coin-finished receiver carries deep scroll engraving on false side-plates, while finely checkered European walnut furniture provides a secure, comfortable grip. The result is a well-balanced, extractors-only over/under that offers both elegant looks and proven performance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Light surface scratches, minor scuffs, and small handling blemishes are present but do not affect function or appearance at typical viewing distance.
What’s Included
- Armitalia Di Lucchini Model 808 over/under shotgun
The Model 808’s 28-inch barrels are built from Acciaio Breda B4 chrome-moly steel and marked KG 1 470, indicating their optimal weight for quick swings without excess muzzle rise. The vent rib carries a brass front bead for fast target acquisition, while the fixed Full and Improved Modified chokes deliver reliable down-range patterns for upland game or clays.
The box-lock action features extractors only, keeping the mechanism simple and dependable. A non-selective tang safety automatically engages when the action is opened, and twin triggers allow instant barrel selection without the need for a selector switch.
European walnut is shaped into a pistol-grip stock with a 13.5-inch length of pull and a slim splinter forend. Fine point checkering provides positive purchase, and factory sling-swivel eyelets add carry flexibility in the field.
Richland Arms Co. import marks confirm legitimate U.S. entry, while Italian Gardone proof stamps verify its original proofing and quality standards. Overall, this Model 808 offers the durability of a working shotgun wrapped in the aesthetics collectors appreciate.