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Piotti 32in over-and-under

THIS month’s test looks at a Piotti 32in over-and-under supplied by Tony Kennedy, the well-known West Country dealer based near Launceston in Cornwall. Kennedy, a keen and competent game shot himself, was the man who first brought Kemens into the UK in a big way. He has much experience with high-end over-and-unders and, as well as Piotti and Kemen, has imported the best by Desenzani, Bertuzzi, Bosis and Fabbri.

Some years ago, I was his guest in Italy, visiting several of the high-end Brescian makers, including Piotti. The latter firm much impressed with its combination

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