Thread: HELP;Shotgun ID

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

From what I can find they went out of business in the late 80s they were quite high quality. I have no idea about steel compatibility but open chokes seem to work ok in my experience.Choke may be marked as stars or I, II, III etc. A few photos would be appreciated as it sounds nice.

Marty ,
my google enquiries turned up the following;original firm was Filli Gamba Armie ..in 1967 his son Renato Gamba bought his father out and its now known as Renato Gamba.They do make high quality guns-some prices would bring tears to a glass eye. this would suggest my gun is pre 67.It has extensive engraving ,scrolls fluer de lis even the pin on the break lever is engraved .scrollwork is very clean and of high quality -again leading me to believe this may be a good quality gun. Receiver -extensive engraving and its a heavy gun suggesting brushed stainless steel.
despite 2xpair of 3xreading glasses and large magnifying glass im unable to find (at least decipherable)markings re either chokes or nitro proof ???european in house proofed.this is in contrast to my other guns all of whom are budget types but these details are easily found and read. if i can persuade my daughter ,she make take some ashots and put em up on here -today not good for that though -one tantrum already .thanks for your comments though .will keep in touch.
oh yeah I did find an ancient forum on trapshooting where someone alluded to these guns being choked F/IM ,though not sure if this actually is.