Shotgun Expert Needed: Acciaio Vickers 36G/410

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Received that shotgun as part of my inheritance. It was purchased new between 1985-1989 and I am trying to find any kind of information as to where and when it was made and how common they were back then as I would like to find the matching 12G. It looks like a very well built gun with engraved nickel plated receiver. Any experts out there that could help my out. Thanks.

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It does look like the inexpensive Turkish shotgun you can get from some site sponsors. I am told now that it was made at the Renato Gamba Facility in Brescia - Italy. Not looking to sell just to know more about it and may be pick up a matching 12G.
 
For those that are interested, some more information i was able to get. The brand is Milano.
Makers Marks on the gun:
Renato Gamba = Italian Factory.
Acciaio Vickers = British Vickers Steel.
Canna cromata = chromed bore.
PSF = Difinitive proof for smokeless powder.
Finito = Final proof test for guns ready for sale.
The 36 on the top of the breech I.D.'s the gauge.
36/76, 36-76 or 76 which indicates 36 gauge (.410 bore) 76mm (3") chamber.
 
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