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his Beretta S09 was embellished by Firmo Fracassi of Gardone, Val
Trompia. One of the world's greatest masters in steel and precious
metal embellishments, Fracassi is best known for his scenes of sporting
dogs, upland birds, and waterfowl in bulino technique. Fracassi has
been at the forefront among Italian master engravers since the 1960s and 1970s.
No. C102217B is an exquisite example of his work, and ranks among masterpieces
which set an extremely high standard for engravers anywhere, in any field.
12-Bore Beretta over & Under
Engraved by Firmo Fracassi
