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Lot 516: Pair of Arrieta Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Matched Pair of Factory Engraved Arrieta Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 516: Pair of Arrieta Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Matched Pair of Factory Engraved Arrieta Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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A) Arrieta Sidelock Shotgun

Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2261
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 436
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Each gun was built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" or "2" surrounded by a flourish of scrollwork, standard factory markings, single band of engraving at the breech, 2001 dated Spanish proofs, chokes mark improved cylinder/improved cylinder, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels of both guns are fitted to attractive coin finished self-opening sidelock actions which display near full coverage scroll engraving with "ARRIETA Y CIA" banner signatures on either lockplate and "FABBRICA DE/ARRIETA Y CIA/ELGOIBAR" on the underside before continuing onto the triggerguard, both tangs, and the toplever which shows a gold "1" or "2". The guns feature bushed firing pins, gold centerline cocking indicators, double triggers (front is articulated), and an automatic tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Each gun is mounted with a gorgeous highly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with coined and engraved fittings with a gold "1" or "2" on the Anson button release and a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, "WFB" in the gold inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few small pressure marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



B) Arrieta Sidelock Shotgun

Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2261
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 436
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As described in "A". Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, a few small scratches on the underside of the right barrel near the muzzle, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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