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  • Auction Catalog #4093
  • Lot #1477
Lot #1476
Lot #1478

Lot 1477: Pair of Arrieta Orvis Custom Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Factory Engraved Pair of Arrieta Orvis Custom Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1477: Pair of Arrieta Orvis Custom Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Factory Engraved Pair of Arrieta Orvis Custom Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $9,000

A) Arrieta Orvis Custom Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1109
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 398
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are both bright with minor streaking.
Description:

Both guns are built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted solid rib which is marked with a gold "1" or "2" at the base, 1992 dated Spanish proof marks, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened sidelock actions which display extensive scroll engraving surrounding "ORVIS/MANCHESTER/V.T. U.S.A." on the underside and a gold "1" or "2" on the toplever. The guns feature bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. Each gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a straight grip stock with tear drop carved drop points, "W/N/L" in the silver inscription oval, and a leather covered recoil pad. Included with gun "1" a second matching set of 28 inch barrels with a gold "1" on the rib. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .726/.725 inches; choke constriction .002/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.725 inches; choke constriction .005/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.033 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is also excellent.



B) Arrieta Orvis Custom Shotgun

Manufacturer: Arrieta
Model: Custom
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1109
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 398
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are both mostly bright with some signs of use.
Description:

As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .725/.725 inches; choke constriction .005/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with light handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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