In a worthy setting, the Fausti sisters presented their new over-and-under, curious already in the name and full of technical and aesthetic reasons of interest to a large national clientele and various foreign markets admirers of the brand.
di Emmanuel Tabasso
In periods where many limit expenses, even those that should result from investments, it is doubly pleasant to adhere to the invitation that the Fausti company has extended to an adequate number of communications employees in the arms sector, specifically that of long smooth-bore guns. and striped. Villa Baiana in the La Montina estate, on the hills not far from Lake Iseo, welcomed the presentation of the new over-under that the Marcheno company has designed to act with ever greater incisiveness in the large market in which it operates and propose itself on the new emerging ones. The three sisters Elena, Giovanna and Barbara explained with a wealth of elements the start of the new project where beauty plays a dominant role, taking for granted the known technical elements that we will now review. Matching the search for beauty with function is not a burdensome commitment, usually the two elements go hand in hand, and the only real stumbling block is represented by costs. It goes without saying that we are all a bit spoiled by things of a certain level and that mediocrity does not exalt anyone: the problem is always represented by the expense, a factor that in recent times has bothered many people. The search for the right clientele and the adequate stimulus to make a purchase feel necessary are at the basis of this project in which the name of Dickson's rifle, Round Body, reappears here to signify a stylistic approach where the verb to round has become the theme. dominant: the keystone lies precisely in the elegance of the lines played with skilful mastery on the balanced, proportionate curves, suitable for every detail of these guns. The theme was carefully developed starting from a base and creating a wide and articulated proposal to satisfy many needs.
Fausti Italyco: The two fundamental series
The name Italyco, captivating and subtly curious, gives connotations to the line with traditional action and short batteries, while Italyco SLX is the prerogative of the one with long folders: both with smooth barrels and dedicated to hunting. The sector of the rifled hunting, with the name of Italyco Express, and that of the platform with the Italyco Sport Edition. In the first and largest group are all the calibers, except the little used 24 and 32, and each one has a receiver with specific measures except 28 and .410 Mg. which use the same, and 70 or 76 mm chambers. There are many barrel sizes where it starts from 60 cm to reach 81; more finalized the choices in the Sporting series where the 16 gauge is missing and the barrels are 71, 73, 78 and 81 cm. The chokes can be fixed, with values on request, or mobile with the different usual degrees, as well as you can choose between selective single trigger or double trigger and normal or automatic extractors. The stock makes use of Turkish or Circassian walnut expertly worked in the setting, in the manual checkering, in the oil finish to bring out the valuable characteristics of this wood that gives the shotguns a classy tone: here too the choice ranges on English, pistol or Prince of Wales grip. Worthy of note is the external leverage of the Aoget system for the release of the rod where the functionality of a truly ergonomic gripping point is added to the line: small things may be said, but they denote attention to the work and qualify the product. Another dualism to choose the frame finish and any folders: either the classic old silver tempera with tasteful engravings for the arrangement and for the burin realization, or the equally pleasant and historic tortoiseshell, called Bone & Charcoal, made on a smooth background by a German master of the sector with a lively mix of bold colors and captivating shades. Difficult to choose considering that both options liven up the curves with class, especially on action frames equipped with long plates. Attention is also paid to details such as the opening key, of good line and made not of investment casting, but of solid wood cutter in a single piece with the pin.
Fausti Italyco: The mechanics
All models, except for the Express, retain the patented sealing system called Four Lock® equipped with half-pins and trunnions with four contrast points given by two reliefs obtained in the sides of the receiver against which equal recesses made in the monobloc are placed, and in addition of two rear side-by-side tenons that insist against the bottom crosspiece: in the rear profile of these the plug controlled by the key is inserted to implement the closure. In the Express, half-pins and trims are always used, but the side shoulders are absent while the two side-by-side tenons are passers-by so as to give the thickness of the action back the right contrast for lively cartridges ranging from 8x57IRS to .30R Blaser and to 9,3x74R or in the US .30-06 Sprg., .45-70 Gvt. and .444 Marlin. The batteries mounted on the underguard make use of spiral springs on the guide: well-adjusted shots and without spinning are the basis for firing well and with the right pleasure. Among the accessories the transport case stands out and in the quotations we indicate the two extremes with € 5.700,00 and € 7.500,00 to which VAT must be added.
A product therefore in line with the needs of taste and yield that connoisseurs will not fail to evaluate: in addition to the classic 12 and 20 gauge, increasingly popular, the pair of the two small ones, 28/70 and .410 Mg, quickly made their way. . where the small size and the sportiness of their use will give a further boost to the already captivating profile of Italyco.
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