Weatherby Athena D'ITALIA 28 Gauge SxS, 26 in, IC/M Fixed Chokes, Coin-Finished Receiver with Full-Scroll Engraving, Walnut English Stock
This Weatherby Athena D'ITALIA is an Italian-made 28-gauge side-by-side distinguished by factory full-coverage scroll engraving on coin-finished sideplates and receiver, polished blued 26 in barrels, and classic double triggers. It features fixed Improved Cylinder/Modified chokes, a solid matted rib with a single brass bead, and a straight English walnut stock with splinter forend. Italian Gardone Val Trompia proofs with boxed date code BZ (2005), engine-turned monobloc surfaces, and a gold Weatherby W inlay on the trigger guard round out a well-documented, finely finished upland gun in excellent condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent; clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Finish: Polished blued barrels with a coin-finished receiver and sideplates.
Sights: Single brass bead front.
Stock/Grips: Walnut with straight English grip, splinter forend, panel wrist checkering (smooth underside), and a rubber butt pad; neutral to very slight right-hand cast-off.
Mechanics: Break-action with double triggers and ejectors; functions correctly.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun shows very gentle use and has been extremely well cared for. The barrel-to-action fit is very tight. The firing pins are in excellent condition. The locking lug exhibits strong engagement. The ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Weatherby-branded hard case
- Owner's manual
- Gun lock
Chambered in 28 gauge with 2 3/4 in chambers, this SxS carries 26 in barrels topped by a solid matted rib for a clean sighting plane and a single brass bead. The barrels are fixed choked Improved Cylinder and Modified, denoted by the Italian ****/*** stamps.
The receiver and sideplates wear a coin finish with factory full-coverage scroll engraving and sculpted fences. Polished blued barrels complement the action, and the trigger guard features a gold Weatherby W inlay. The monobloc surfaces display engine turning.
The stock set is select walnut with a straight English grip and splinter forend. Panel wrist checkering provides positive purchase, and the butt is fitted with a rubber pad. Cast is neutral to very slight right-hand cast-off for a natural mount.
Proofed in Italy at Gardone Val Trompia, this gun bears the PSF crest and the boxed date code BZ (2005). Additional barrel flat markings include bore diameters 13.9/14.0 mm and barrel weight KG 1.178. Weatherby Atascadero, CA branding/import marking is present.
Controls are traditional and straightforward with double triggers and a break-action layout. Capacity is two rounds, and the gun is equipped with ejectors.