Fausti special order 28 ga. British theme.  28″ barrels feature a file cut rib choked improved cylinder and modified, 2 3/4″ chambers.  Auto ejectors, single non selective trigger, and non auto safe.  Side plated action profusely engraved with finest scroll interspersed  with floral and gold accents over a French gray back ground, signed Patelli.  Barrel signed “Fausti Italy” in gold.  Slim beavertail for end.   Stocked with a wonderful Prince of Wales grip, the long tang ends at the steel grip.  Circassian walnut of exhibition quality, deep amber color with intense black marbling throughout measures  1-3/8″ comb, 2″ heel,  15-1/4″ LOP over 1/2″ pad, slight cast for right hand.  A wonderful small frame 28 weighs just 5 lbs, 5 oz.  The 2016 catalog has this model in excess of  23K.  Near new condition in a makers calfskin case.